By Lacey Pfalz, TravelPulse (TNS) Some cruise destinations can require a little more persuasion than others to get someone to go, and this may be true about eastern Canada. Travelers who are used to sailing the warm Caribbean waters might feel hesitant to sail in the region’s colder aid, worried about seasickness or simply unsure about the destinations themselves. I had the privilege to sail on a seven-day cruise from Quebec to New York City the last week of September.
It sailed to Saguenay; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; Sydney, Cape Breton Island; and Halifax, Nova Scotia. Taking my experience in hand, here are a few things you should consider about a Canadian cruise. Old Quebec City is the most beautiful city in North America.
There, I said it. While this might just be my own opinion, Quebec City is a perfect pre-cruise port. It’s walkable, has tons of history, and oozes Old World charm.
It’s a great all-season destination, worth spending two or three days exploring. Don’t worry too much about speaking French, though I recommend brushing up on your bonjour and merci, just to be polite. It’s also famous for fans of the Korean drama “Goblin: The Great and Lonely God,” which means you’ll find travelers, especially from Asia, taking pictures at various filming locations throughout the city, providing fans a fun way to connect over shared interests.
In the fall, residents and travelers alike all enjoy dining outdoors, even in their jackets, and some street.
