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Ageless Adventure Tours

St. Lawrence Seaway Cruise | August 28 - September 6 | Activity Level 2

St. Lawrence Seaway Cruise | August 28 - September 6 | Activity Level 2

$8,989.00 CAD
$8,989.00 CAD
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Prices are per person and include taxes

Ageless Peace of Mind plan not available for this tour

$200 Deposit Required Upon Booking 

August 28 - September 6, 2026

Activity Level 2: Should be physically active, able to walk up stairs, there are no elevators on the ship. This tour is not suitable for those who rely on a walker.

9 nights | 10 days | 22 meals

Highlights: Toronto • Kingston • Canadian Empress • Thousand Islands • Gananoque • Wanderer's Channel • Admiralty Islands • Millionaires Row • Ivy Lea • Thousand Islands Bridge & Tower • Brockville • Fulford Mansion • Prescott • Fort Wellington National Historic Site • Iroquois Lock • Upper Canada Village • Coteau Landing, Québec • Wiley-Dondero Canal • Eisenhower & Snell Locks • Port of Montréal • Beauharnois Locks • Lake St. Louis • Cote Ste. Catherine & St. Lambert Locks • Ile Sainte-Helen • Mount Royal • Notre Dame Basilica • Trois Rivieres • Shrine at Cap-de-la-Madeleine • Québec City • Montmorency Falls • Place D'Armes • Place Royale •Cape Diamond • Joan of Arc Garden • Grand-Allee • Parliament • Plains of Abraham

Tour includes:
Round trip airfare with Air Canada
Seven day cruise on the St. Lawrence Seaway
Nine nights accommodation
Nine breakfasts
Six lunches
Seven dinners
Meal gratuities
Ship board gratuities
Port charges
Services of a step-on guide in each city
Step-on guide gratuities

Accommodation:
Toronto Sheraton  -  Gateway Hotel
Seven Day Cruise  -  Canadian Empress
Québec City  -  Le Germain Hotel Québec

Tour Overview

Experience one of North America’s most historic and scenic waterways on this unforgettable journey along the St. Lawrence Seaway. Travelling aboard the intimate Canadian Empress, this unique cruise combines classic river travel with rich cultural discovery, historic ports, and ever-changing river landscapes from Toronto to Québec City.

Cruise through the picturesque Thousand Islands, past grand estates and secluded channels, and navigate a remarkable series of locks that showcase one of the greatest engineering achievements of the 20th century. Along the way, enjoy guided visits to riverside communities, national historic sites, and vibrant cities including Kingston, Brockville, Prescott, Montréal, and Trois-Rivières. Life onboard is relaxed and engaging, with elegant dining, nightly entertainment, and frequent opportunities to step ashore and explore. After disembarking from the ship, spend two nights in Québec City. Highlights include guided exploration of Old Québec’s historic streets, the iconic Château Frontenac, and a visit to Montmorency Falls—providing a fitting conclusion to this memorable St. Lawrence journey.

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Trip Itinerary

Travel by air from Vancouver to Toronto. Overnight at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel located near the airport.
Travel by coach to Kingston. Explore Kingston with the help of a local guide. At 5:30 pm, the Canadian Empress is ready for boarding in downtown Kingston. The Captain’s welcome reception is followed by dinner. We cruise out of Kingston’s harbour at 7:00 pm and anchor for the night amid the Thousand Islands.
The ship weaves among the Thousand Islands and docks at Gananoque to visit the Heritage Museum. We continue via Wanderer’s Channel, the Admiralty Islands, and Millionaires’ Row where palatial mansions overlook the river. Sail past and learn about Boldt Castle and the St. Lawrence Statue en route to Ivy Lea. Disembark at Ivy lea where we drive across half of the Thousand Islands Bridge to the 40-storey Thousand Islands Tower and enjoy a panoramic view. We continue down the river and dock at Brockville for the night. Upon arrival relax or stroll along the park walkways. Tonight enjoy some fun-loving entertainment.
Travel by bus for a tour of Fulford Mansion, once owned by Senator George Taylor Fulford who made millions of dollars around the world from “Pink Pills for Pale People” - a patent medicine he manufactured in Brockville and sold around the world. Once back onboard travel to Prescott. Visit Fort Wellington National Historic Site which defended the St. Lawrence during the war of 1812 and the Upper Canada Rebellion of 1837. In the late afternoon, the Canadian Empress passes through the Iroquois Lock, the first of seven on this voyage.
A miniature train takes the group to Upper Canada Village to meet horse-drawn wagon rides for the tour of the site. Founded in 1961, Upper Canada Village is one of the largest living-history sites in Canada. It depicts life in a rural English Canadian setting during the year 1866. Back onboard we cast off bound for Coteau Landing, Quebec. Near Cornwall, we enter the Wiley-Dondero Canal for 15 kilometres and the ship is lowered through the Eisenhower and Snell Locks.
Depart Coteau Landing bound for the Port of Montreal. Pass through Beauharnois Locks into Lake St. Louis. Pass through Cote Ste. Catherine and St. Lambert Locks. Arrive in Montreal and enjoy a guided tour exploring this vibrant city with its French Canadian traditions including Ile Sainte-Helene, Mount Royal, and the imposing Notre Dame Basilica.
Leave Montréal behind as we continue down the ever widening St. Lawrence River. Arrive in Trois Rivières and take a tour of the Shrine at Cap-de-la-Madeleine. There is time to explore this quaint village on your own. Tonight is the ship’s farewell dinner followed by Big Band music and dancing.
Travel along the St. Lawrence River to Québec City. Witness the scenic approach to romantic Québec City with the landmark Château Frontenac. View the majestic Montmorency Falls. We arrive at 2:00 pm and say goodbye to the Canadian Empress. Travel by coach to the Le Germain Hotel Québec for a two night stay.
Tour Canada’s only walled city, crowned by the great turrets of the Château Frontenac. Old Québec is one of the best preserved cities in North America. Highlights include the Place d’Armes, ancient Place Royale, Cape Diamond, the Joan of Arc Garden, Parliament, the Plains of Abraham, and much more. The afternoon is yours to enjoy. Join the group for a farewell dinner at Restaurant Louis-Hebert.
After breakfast and with time to relax we depart for a midday flight to Vancouver. Reflect on your memories of the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Day 1
Vancouver - Toronto
Day 2
Toronto - Kingston - Thousand Islands
Day 3
Thousand Islands - Brockville
Day 4
Brockville - Prescott
Day 5
Prescott - Coteau Landing
Day 6
Coteau Landing - Montreal
Day 7
Montreal - Trois Rivieres
Day 8
Trois Rivieres - Quebec City
Day 9
Quebec City
Day 10
Quebec City - Vancouver
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What Our Travellers Are Saying

Life Aboard the Canadian Empress

"The meals on board ship were excellent. The entire crew on board the Canadian Empress were stellar! They went above and beyond expectations!" - Lorraine, Sept 2026 • • • "We were amazed by the abundance of food (and wine) and the excellent service that delivered it. We were particularly impressed by the Purser, Fernando. He was not only helpful and full of information and quick to deal with questions or problems, but he was hilarious. Most of all it was his quick wit that enchanted us. What an asset!" - Margaret, Sept 2026

Our Tour Director

"Rosalie was top notch. She handled every situation with her skill and experience making the whole tour experience a very pleasant one for all of us. Kudos to Rosalie!" - Lorraine, Sept 2026 • • • Rosalie was warm, welcoming and inclusive. She encouraged us to mix and mingle so that by the end of the trip we felt like long-time friends. She was also impressively well organized." - Margaret, Sept 2026

The Ageless Adventures Experience

"Details provided, questions answered swiftly -- the team impressed us! A huge plus is being picked up at and delivered back to one's home. This makes the trip so much easier and more comfortable!" - Margaret, Sept 2026 • • • "My gluten free diet was completely accommodated." - Cecil & Patricia, Sept 2026

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