French Canada and the Great Lakes, Cruise 83a Voyage to French Canada Quebec City to Chicago or Cruise 84a Chicago to Quebec City

DAY 1 QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC Board the Spirit of Nantucket this afternoon in beautiful Quebec City. D

DAY 2 QUEBEC CITY French-speaking Quebec City' combines the grace of old Europe  with a modern vitality. Visit the Parliament Building and the rolling Plains of Abraham. Join an optional excursion this afternoon to St. Anne de Beaupre Church, or walk Old Quebec City's cobblestone streets, browsing through its shops and galleries. BLD

DAY 3 CRUISING THE ST. LAWRENCE RIVER/ MONTREAL, QUEBEC Sailing the St. Lawrence River toward Montreal, pass the town of Trois Rivieres (Three Rivers) at the confluence of the St. Maurice and St. Lawrence Rivers. Arriving in Montreal, the Spirit of Nantucket will tie up near Vieux Montreal - the old section of the city. Savor the entrancing atmosphere of the Old City during a walking tour that passes the Ville Marie Mission site, Chateau Ramezay, and the Bonsecours Marketarea. BLD

DAY 4 MONTREAL/ CRUISING THE ST. LAWRENCE INTERNATIONAL SEAWAY Standing at the confluence of the St. Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers, is the island of Montreal. Explore Saint Paul Street or the festive waterfront piers independently. An optional excursion features avant-garde architecture, the residential suburbs of Westmount and East End, and the elaborate Basilica of Notre Dame de Bonsecours. Return to the ship for lunch and an afternoon of cruising along the St. Lawrence International Seaway. BLD

DAY 5 CRUISING THE ST. LAWRENCE INTERNATIONAL SEAWAY& THOUSAND ISLANDS / LAKE ONTARIO Continue sailing the seaway through the splendor of Ontario's Thousand Islands region. Leaving St. Lawrence Seaway, begin cruising Lake Ontario toward Niagara Falls. BLD

DAY 6 CRUISING THE WELLAND CANAL (FOR NIAGARA FALLS) The27-mileWelland Canal is our starting point for exploring Niagara Falls. From the Canadian side of the falls, board the legendary Maid of the Mist for a close view of both the Canadian and American falls. BLD

DAY 7 CRUISING LAKE ERIE Our onboard experts provide informative presentations as you relax and sail toward Windsor. BLD

DAY 8 WINDSOR, ONTARIO Windsor, once a major hub of the French fur trade, now features several beautiful gardens, including Queen Elizabeth II Sunken Gardens and Coventry Gardens. An optional full-day outing takes you to the Henry Ford Museum, and adjacent Greenfield Village. BLD

DAY 9 CRUISING LAKE HURON Cruise through Lake Huron, once traveled by Native Americans in search of the plentiful fish of the Great Lakes, and later by French fur traders and early explorers. BLD

DAY 10 MACKINAW CITY (FOR MACKINAC ISLAND), MICHIGAN Mackinac Island has been a central port in the Great Lakes since the American Revolution. A short ferry ride takes you "downtown," where you'll find boutiques, galleries, and restaurants. Explore this automobile-free island by horse-drawn carriage, and see Fort Mackinac, built by the British in 1780. This afternoon, join fellow guests for lunch at the Grand Hotel, known for its splendor and gracious hospitality. BLD

DAY 11CRUISING LAKE MICHIGAN / NORTH PORT, MICHIGAN Northport overlooks Grand Traverse Bay near the tip of Leelanau County's Peninsula. Spend the afternoon exploring Northport, a picture-perfect town with its marina, waterfront, unique shops, galleries, and restaurants. BLD

DAY 12 CRUISING LAKE MICHIGAN / STURGEON BAY( FOR DOOR COUNTY), WISCONSIN Visit Sturgeon Bay, exploring the charming waterfront, visiting the Door County Historical Museum and appreciating Door County's distinctive beauty. BLD

DAY 13 MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN Manitowoc's shipyard was one of the most important naval production facilities during World War II. Tour the Wisconsin Maritime Museum and the World War II submarine USS Cobia, or explore independently. BLD

DAY 14 CRUISING LAKE MICHIGAN / CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Chicago offers fine museums, elegant shopping, excellent restaurants and jazz and blues clubs. From our location at Navy Pier, explore this vibrant city via riverboat, learning about the city's marvelous architectural heritage. BLD

DAY 15 CHICAGO After breakfast, disembark the Spirit of Nantucket and transfer to the airport for your return flight home. B

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