Cruises in Chaudière-Appalaches
Less than 30 minutes from Quebec City, discover mysterious Grosse-Île, a former human quarantine station from 1832 to 1937. With the family, come and observe more than 1000 small penguins that breed on the islands or learn more about Isle-aux-Grues whose landscape inspired the famous painter Riopelle.
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5 cruises
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Visit and Cruise of Grosse-Île
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Chaudière-Appalaches, Berthier-sur-Mer Marina
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From May 18 to October 9, 2022
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Departure at 9:00 AM
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Approximate duration: 6h00
Off-limits for a long period of time, Grosse-Île now reveals its mysteries! Accompanied by Parks Canada guides, visit what was once a human quarantine station to counter epidemics, where tens of thousands of immigrants passed through between 1832 and 1937. A must-see!
- Look up your ancestors' names on the memorial
- Visit the island's must-sees
- Enjoy a guided cruise by the Lachance captains
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Admission to the Miller Zoo and Cruise of Grosse-Île
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Chaudière-Appalaches, Berthier-sur-Mer Marina
Be charmed by the wonderful region of Chaudière-Appalaches! Start your excursion on a cruise and explore Grosse Île. Pursue your journey with a visit of the Miller Zoo where you will discover a shelter with more than 150 animals.
The Discount Passport includes:
- Unique vantage point on the Chaudière-Appalaches landscapes, from the river.
- Cruise and visit of Grosse-Île. Tour with Parks Canada guides of the Irish Memorial, the quarantine station buildings and the Celtic Cross.
- A ticket for one person to visit the Miller Zoo and its 60 animal species.
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Admission to the Woodooliparc and Cruise of Grosse-Île
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Chaudière-Appalaches, Berthier-sur-Mer Marina
Escape to Chaudière-Appalaches for the perfect family getaway! Begin your journey with a cruise and set off to explore Grosse-Île. With your children, discover the activity Vol 315, l’Ère des dinosaurs of Woodooliparc.
The Discount Passport includes:
- Unique vantage point on the Chaudière-Appalaches landscapes, from the river.
- Cruise and visit of Grosse-Île. Tour with Parks Canada guides of the Irish Memorial, the quarantine station buildings and the Celtic Cross.
- Vol 315, l’Ère des Dinosaures Woodooliparc Activity with observation and interpretation of dinosaurs’ skeletons by paleontologists, fossil searching and a special dinosaur taming show.
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Cruise and visit of Grosse-Île - 1 Day Tour
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Chaudière-Appalaches, Berthier-sur-Mer Marina
Off-limits for a long period of time, Grosse-Île now reveals its mysteries! Accompanied by Parks Canada guides, visit what was once a human quarantine station to counter epidemics, where tens of thousands of immigrants passed through between 1832 and 1937. A must-see!
- Look up your ancestors' names on the memorial
- Visit the island's must-sees
- Enjoy a guided cruise by the Lachance captains
This cruise will be back next year.
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Razorbill Observation Cruise in Chaudière-Appalaches
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Chaudière-Appalaches, Berthier-sur-Mer Marina
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Approximate duration: 4h30
Come and observe the Alca Torda! Less than 35 minutes from Quebec City, come aboard the Vent des Îles and meet 1,000 little penguins during a guided and commented cruise available for a limited time.
- Small penguins from the far east of the St. Lawrence come by the thousands to the islets of the archipelago to carry out their brooding
- An exceptional opportunity to discover these fascinating creatures
- In the company of specialized guides
This cruise will be back next year.
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