Cruises to Quebec, Canada

Begin with a scenic drive to Île d’Orléans and the thunderous Montmorency Falls whose 272‑foot drop outdoes Niagara’s (at a fraction of the crowds). Next stop: Sainte‑Anne‑de‑Beaupré, whose basilica draws pilgrims from around the world. After lunch of French‑Canadian fare, head into the Upper Town promontory Cap‑Diamant, browse the terrace at Château Frontenac, then descend to Place Royale in Lower Town for a stroll through history before returning to the pier.

Before anyone in France had ever heard of the New World, the Native peoples of Canada (now referred to as First Nations) were already well established. Leave the ship and head minutes into Wendake to learn about Huron‑Wendat heritage. From longhouse visits to food‑preserving demonstrations at the smokehouse and a walk to the Kabir Kouba waterfall, you’ll get a respectful, vivid look at First Nation culture in Québec.

Explore on foot the layers of Québec City: from Upper to Lower Town through 17th‑ to 19th‑century architecture, ride the funicular, visit the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco, pass by the House of Osambela and return to the pier via cobbled streets and heritage corridors. It’s everything that makes Québec fascinating in one heart-healthy hike.