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DAY
1:
Your
Canadian Connection cruise west commences with
boarding in beautiful Quebec City. If possible,
plan to arrive in Quebec City early and spend
some time in this splendid historic City.
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Passengers
boarding commences at Quebec City |
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Captain's
Welcome and Reception - Crew introductions
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Empress
Class Roast Prime Rib of Beef Buffet |
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Harbour
Cruise, Montmorency Falls and the City
at night |
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DAY
2:
This morning we'll depart Quebec City early
bound for Trois Rivieres. The departure from
Quebec City is awesome. Initially the bluffs
culminate at the Plains of Abraham, site of
the famous battle for Quebec between the British
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Arrive
Trois Rivieres tour Cap
de la Madeleine |
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Guided
walking tour of the Old City |
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Mass
Trivia Pursuit - Empress style |
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Soft
piano music on the player piano |
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DAY
3:
Today
is a great day to meet with your new acquaintances
and participate (if you wish) in the many ship's
scheduled activities. As we approach our berth
in Old Montreal, you'll be surprised at the
capacity of the Port facilities.
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Depart Trois Rivieres |
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Shipboard
activities |
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Arrive
old Montreal |
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Free
time before and/or after dinner to relax
and enjoy Montreal |
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Depart
Montreal and overnight at Lachine a quaint borough of Montreal |
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Nightly Entertainment |
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DAY
4:
En route to Upper Canada Village we will pass through a series of 4
International Seaway locks and you're sure to
encounter some large lakers and ocean-going
"salties" who are always ready and willing to
greet you with a blast of those great ship's
horns. There are seven locks in the St. Lawrence
River; five in Canada and two in the United
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Depart Lachine bound
for Upper Canada Village |
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Pass
through four Locks |
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Arrive
in Upper Canada Village |
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Nightly Entertainment |
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DAY
5:
Our
horse-drawn wagons will return from Upper Canada
Village to the ship for lunch and our departure
bound for Prescott, Ontario where we'll tour
historic Fort Wellington, originally built during
the war of 1812 and later reconstructed as a
result of the Upper Canada Rebellion in 1837-8. |
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Horse-drawn
wagons depart for Upper Canada Village
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Arrive
Prescott, board buses for Fort Wellington
tour |
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Arrive
Brockville, Ontario (City of the 1000
Islands) |
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Nightly Entertainment |
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DAY
6:
Make
sure you have your cameras and
binoculars in hand because we will be departing Brockville to wander leisurely through the famous and beautiful 1000 Islands en route to Rockport, Ontario. Upon arriving a bus will be waiting for a transfer to the 1000 Islands Skydeck for a panoramic view of the Islands from 350'. |
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Tour of Fulford Place Mansion
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Depart
Brockville bound for 1000 Island
tour |
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Arrive Rockport
(1000 Island Village) for transfer to 1000 Islands Skydeck and overnight |
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Live big
band music and dancing on board |
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DAY
7:
The
Captain is going to take you on a waterfront
tour before berthing in front of Kingston's
majestic City Hall. Unfortunately, all good
things have to come to an end, but not before
our Closing Ceremonies in the Grand Saloon.
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Depart
Rockport bound for Gananaque, ON |
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Tour
of Heritage Center of the 1000 Islands |
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Tour
of Kingston Waterfront |
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Arrive
Kingston for debarkation, Closing Ceremonies
(Grand Saloon) |
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St. Lawrence Cruise Lines Inc.
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