The St. Lawrence in Cruise Mode

march 17, 2016   |   By David Lang, Valérie Fortier

Do you have sea legs and would like to discover the maritime regions of Québec from a unique perspective? Two ships offer you the opportunity to enjoy a cruise on the St. Lawrence during your next vacation: the CTMA Vacancier, which sails from Montréal to the Îles de la Madeleine, and the Bella Desgagnés, which will take you to the Minganie and Lower North Shore regions. We asked two of our colleagues to tell us about their experiences aboard these ships.

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Working Aboard the CTMA Vacancier

january 5, 2016   |   By Camilie Beaulieu

A few years ago, when I was studying in the tourism program at Cégep de Matane, I decided I wanted a summer job on a cruise ship. Gathering up my courage, I sent my application to CTMA Cruises and was very pleased to hear I’d landed a position as an entertainment officer aboard the CTMA Vacancier for the summer of 2007.

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The Lower North Shore: Where Sea Meets Sky

may 28, 2015   |   By Le Québec maritime

Rémi Savard is an anthropologist by profession and calling. He worked for many years on the Lower North Shore, between Havre-Saint-Pierre and Blanc-Sablon.

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The St. Lawrence: A River, a Sea, a Natural Attraction

february 20, 2015   |   By Tanya Paquet

The maritime regions of Québec are what they are because of the St. Lawrence.

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Enjoy a Cruise North of the 50th Parallel on the MV Bella Desgagnés

august 15, 2013   |   By Alexandre Gaudreau

Because the road ends in Kegaska, the Lower North Shore can only be reached by air or sea. Fortunately, a cargo ship links this northern region to the rest of Québec.

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St. Lawrence Road Trips

april 16, 2013   |   By Tanya Paquet

The St. Lawrence is without a doubt the main attraction of the maritime regions of Québec. This majestic waterway flowing through the heart of Québec is the origin of many of the rich natural and architectural features of our regions.

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Explore the Well-Kept Secrets of Côte-Nord – Duplessis

june 8, 2012

Whenever I hear about Minganie and the Lower North Shore, the first things that come to mind are breathtaking landscapes and nature at its rawest. These areas are much less well known than other areas of Québec, yet they’re so different from the rest of the province that they’re totally worth the trip!

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