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Southeast Canadian Explorations

Sep 16, 2027 — Sep 27, 2027

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BOSTON, MA → MONTREAL, QC

11 Nights on Star Pride

Quebec’s French-flavored history, the fusion of Acadian and Scottish cultures in Nova Scotia — each province distills its own blend of Old World and New, bucolic and urbane. Overnight in Quebec City and browse the shops and boulangeries along picturesque Petit Champlain, the oldest street in North America. Take in the brilliance of New England’s fall colors and the historic sites of Boston, one of America’s oldest cities.

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Witness the spectacular beauty of the fall foliage along the East Coast of the United States and Canada

Overnight in Quebec City, a UNESCO site.

See the majesty of Perce Rock near Gaspé.

Plan extra time in historic Boston, one of America's oldest cities and home of the JFK Library.

In Cap-aux-Meules, learn about the geological formation of the Red Cliffs, the island's history, and the various bird species that call the island home.

Portland, Maine, is home to 6 lighthouses, including Portland Head Light, one of the most photogenic lighthouses in the state.

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The Story

Fresh water flows east from the Great Lakes, the Canadian Shield, and the St. Lawrence River, arriving at the shallow Gulf of St. Lawrence where it meets the salt water confluence of the cold Labrador current and the Gulf Stream. The conditions are perfect for an explosion of marine life, as they were thousands of years ago, attracting indigenous communities and later, European settlers. This was the New World, and the Old World wanted it badly, drawn by resources the likes of which they’d never seen.

This area is still a prize, rich with architectural wonders, cultures, and spectacular scenery. In the course of a day, you might pass an 18th-century garrison, iconic lighthouses, and restored red brick warehouses brimming with galleries, microbreweries, and hip farmers’ markets. Watercolor fishing villages come to life under the squawk of seagulls. French conversations flow with the scent of fresh croissants from boulangeries. And colonial history is literally under your feet.

Insider Tips

∆ The Old Town part of Quebec is intoxicating in daylight, but in the evening it takes on a particular magic. With an overnight stay in Quebec City, you can walk through this sleepy European village after other tourists have retired.
∆ Few people know that Nova Scotia is one of the smallest, oldest wine-growing regions in North America. Vines were planted here as early as the 17th century, and the climate is ideal for whites and acid-bright sparkling wines. Try some if you get the chance.
∆ Bird watchers, make a note when you’re in Gaspé. If you take the voyage around Bonaventure Island, you will probably spot northern gannets (the park is home to the world’s largest colony), as well as other seabirds, including Atlantic puffins.
∆ Halifax is home to the Canadian version of Ellis Island, and you’ll find it at Pier 21. Nearly a million immigrants entered here at what is now the Canadian Museum of Immigration. Just a short walk away is the Halifax Farmers' Market, the oldest continuously running market in North America (dating to 1750).
∆ As you walk around the UNESCO town of Lunenburg, “the best surviving example of a planned British colonial settlement in North America,” watch for the Lunenburg Bump on the colorful Victorian homes. The extended middle dormer is a trademark of the town, whose homes were crafted by shipwrights during their off season.

SEP 16, 2027

Boston

EMBARK

1:00 PM

DEPART

5:00 PM

MARINA

SHORE EXCURSIONS

Founded in 1630 by Puritan settlers, Boston is one of the oldest cities in the U.S. It was a pivotal place during the American Revolution for the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Siege of Boston. Tourists to Boston see the Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the JFK Library and Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, the New England Aquarium, and the USS Constitution.

SEP 17, 2027

Portland

ARRIVE

8:00 AM

DEPART

9:00 PM

MARINA

SHORE EXCURSIONS

The New England charm of Portland is a delightful mix of stylish and sophisticated, modest and folksy, with a reputation for great dining. There is a plethora of local art and music, lovely parks and a pleasing array of 19th century architecture including beautiful Victorian-era homes. The cobblestone lanes of the Old Port district waterfront are alive with working fishing piers and warehouses converted into shops and restaurants.

SEP 18, 2027

Bar Harbor

ARRIVE

8:00 AM

DEPART

5:00 PM

MARINA

SHORE EXCURSIONS

One of the best places to appreciate nature is found at Bar Harbor, with its stunning coastal beauty. Surrounded by Acadia National Park, with over 50 square miles of mountains, lakes, forests, soaring granite cliffs and amazing views, Bar Harbor's laid-back atmosphere encourages relaxation and repose. Bar Harbor was the premier summer resort of the 19th century for some of America's most powerful families like the Vanderbilts and the Rockefellers until the destructive 1947 fire. Visit the Abbe Museum, which showcases the Wabanaki Indians, the Dorr Museums of Natural History or the Bar Harbor Historical Society Museum.

SEP 19, 2027

Halifax

ARRIVE

1:00 PM

DEPART

11:59 PM

MARINA

SHORE EXCURSIONS

The capital of Nova Scotia was ranked the 4th best place to live in Canada back in 2012. It is a city with more pubs and clubs per capita than any other Canadian city and even one of the mayors was a brewmaster. The boardwalk on the waterfront follows the water's edge and is lined with unique shops. Halifax is home to the longest running saltwater ferry and a 200-year-old restored fishing village. Be sure to find time to try fabled donair (pita, meat and sauce), the official food of Halifax.

SEP 20, 2027

Halifax

ARRIVE

12:00 AM

DEPART

3:00 PM

MARINA

SHORE EXCURSIONS