Along the northeast coast of North America is where the deep-blue sea meets rich autumn hues. It is also where you will travel back to the Gilded Age and discover Bar Harbor, a wealthy summer retreat built for the 19th-century elite.
Québec City’s iconic Chateau Frontenac is where you will find the best views of the Saint Lawrence River. And be sure to save an afternoon for a true “down east” lobster bake.
Wander through Petit-Champlain, one of the oldest shopping streets in North America and discover the historic gems found inside the walls, including the fortified walls and ramparts. Explore the shops and marina of Old Port and soak in the atmosphere of the Plains of Abraham and Parliament Hill.
Meet Old Montreal, with sights ranging from a 17 th -century seminary to contemporary architectural masterpieces. Go visit Mount Royal Park for spectacular photo opportunities over Montreal’s skyline and St.-Lawrence River. Make a stop at Notre-Dame Basilica, a masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture. Go shopping in The Golden Square Mile, the heart of Montreal.
Travel along the 27-mile Park Loop Road, which will take you along the ocean’s edge past Sand Beach, Schooner Head Overlook, and the High Seas mansion. From the summit of Cadillac Mountain, take in the panoramic view of Bar Harbor, Frenchman Bay and the Cranberry Islands. Be on a lookout for moose, black bear and white-tail deer as you travel through the pine forests.
The Freedom Trail is easy to spot, as it is a 2.5-mile walk through the city of Boston that is marked by a red line. Top sites along the trail include Boston Common, Bunker Hill Monument, Old North Church, Massachusetts State Park, Old South Meeting House, the Paul Revere House, and many more.
La Fabuleuse, an exhilarating live stage show, features the history of the Saguenay Lac St Jean’s Kingdom from 1603 to nowadays. Each performance involves more than 100 actors, 1,600 costume changes and a host of animals.
The majestic St. Lawrence River drains the entire Great Lakes Basin from its outflow at Lake Ontario, and remains tidal as far inland as Quebec City. The river banks are decorated with charming villages. As autumn unfolds, the shore and islands ignite with displays of red, gold and orange.
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