How about discovering the Capital from the St. Lawrence River on a guided cruise aboard the AML Louis Jolliet? Not only is it the best place to admire Quebec City but it also gives a unique viewpoint on seven characteristic places in the city.
Come aboard, cruise and discover:
The Château Frontenac
In addition to being the city's largest hotel with 611 rooms, this 125-year-old iconic building is now the most photographed hotel in the world!
Dufferin Terrace
Now managed by Parks Canada, the Dufferin Terrace overlooks the archeological remains of Fort Saint-Louis. The Governors' Promenade links the Dufferin Terrace to the Plains of Abraham, where 310 steps separate the terrace from the Governors' Bandstand.
Plains of Abraham
Named after the first St. Lawrence pilot, Abraham Martin, the Plains of Quebec were also the site, in 1759, of the great historic battle between the British and the French. The Battlefields Park, also including the Plains of Abraham, is approximately 235 acres, which ressembles the size of six to seven soccer fields!
Île d'Orléans
Several families from the Poitou and Loire regions of France settled in the Île d'Orléans which makes it rich in genealogy. The Quebec poet, playwright, singer and musician Félix Leclerc was an ardent defender of this island of six parishes.
Montmorency Fall
At 83 meters high, Montmorency Fall surpasses the height of Niagara Falls! During winter, the drizzle freezes against the rock, forming icy walls that attract climbing enthusiasts. The drizzle also freezes directly at the base of the falls where the water accumulates and produces an ice mound that can sometimes reach up to 20 meters high.
Saint-Charles River
Known as the main gateway to the land, the mouth of the Saint-Charles River is now home to several industries and port facilities, including the White Birch Paper Factory where wood is chemically transformed to make newsprint and paperboard.
Cruise Terminal
Most cruise ships arriving in Quebec City come from New York and Boston, after making pit stops in either Halifax or the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Fjord. They usually continue their journey towards Montreal, except for larger ships.
