Calling all Francophiles! From remote coastal outposts to grand cities, French culture and heritage are thriving in Canada. Explore historical sites and taste mouthwatering cuisine imbued with French Canadian heritage on a Canada & New England cruise with Holland America<\/a>.<\/p>\n Holland America\u2019s perfectly sized ships allow you to experience some of Canada & New England\u2019s most spectacular waterways and ports with more unique itineraries than any other cruise line. Zuiderdam<\/em> and Volendam<\/em> can both navigate the breathtaking St. Lawrence River, and Volendam is one of the only cruise ships that can take you all the way to the charmingly European\u2014yet distinctly Canadian\u2014city of Montr\u00e9al.<\/p>\n<\/div> Experience North America\u2019s culinary capital, where you\u2019ll find everything from high-end French cuisine to the locally beloved poutine. Did you know that Montr\u00e9al is home to the second-highest number of restaurants per capita in North America (after New York City)?<\/p>\n But this unique urban m\u00e9lange is no second fiddle\u2014Montr\u00e9al\u2019s multicultural mosaic can be seen, heard, and felt in every lively festival, bustling market, and cobblestone side street.<\/p>\n Established in 1642, Montr\u00e9al\u2019s French immigrants brought their style, culture, and cuisine with them to shape the city. Explore the old and the new highlights of the city<\/a> including:<\/p>\n South of Newfoundland, you\u2019ll find the eight-island archipelago of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, which is a self-governing territorial overseas collectivity of France. The fewer than 6,000 residents are all French citizens. It\u2019s an authentic slice of Europe in North America!<\/p>\n Stroll cobblestone streets, visit the historic cathedral, and explore the Heritage Museum in a former Prohibition-era smuggler\u2019s building. See all the highlights accompanied by vivid stories that bring history to life on a guided walking tour of Saint Pierre<\/a>. It’s one of the best ways to enjoy the authentically French charm that makes this destination so unique.<\/p>\n<\/div> Just a short fifteen-minute walk from where you disembark your ship in Qu\u00e9bec City, you\u2019ll step into historic Old Qu\u00e9bec. This UNESCO World Heritage Site frames the St. Lawrence River with beautiful French colonial architecture. Wander the only remaining walled city north of Mexico and experience 400 years of Qu\u00e9becois history.<\/p>\n More than 95 percent of Qu\u00e9bec City’s population speaks French as its first language, though it’s easy to sightsee and navigate the city in English. As you tour the museums and historic sights of Qu\u00e9bec City<\/a> that celebrate Qu\u00e9becois history and dine at restaurants that serve its distinctive cuisine, you’ll discover a remarkable culture that has survived and thrived into the 21st century.<\/p>\n<\/div> Ready to immerse yourself in Canada\u2019s unique French heritage and Qu\u00e9becois culture? Plus, visit charming lighthouses, explore up to five national parks<\/a>, and dine on fresh regional seafood<\/a> on the way? Say oui<\/em>, and book your Canada & New England cruise today.<\/p>\n<\/div>Cruise to Montr\u00e9al<\/h2><\/div>
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\nReady to experience Canada\u2019s French influences? Book cruises to Canada and New England<\/a>! <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Visit Saint Pierre & Miquelon by Ship<\/h2><\/div>
Qu\u00e9bec City on a Holland America Cruise<\/h2><\/div>
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