12 Night New England & Canada

America’s past and future are on full display in Boston, a modern metropolis known for its top universities, cultural treasures, revolutionary history, and diverse neighborhoods. Spend a day in Cambridge, home to storied colleges including Harvard and MIT. Wander around Boston Common, the country’s oldest public park. Learn all about America’s revolutionary past by visiting the many historic landmarks scattered throughout the city. On a cruise from Boston, you’ll explore picturesque destinations in New England and Canada. Discover the coastal charms of Maine. Practice your French in Quebec City. Sample mussels in Prince Edward Island. Admire the pastoral beauty of Nova Scotia. During the fall, these destinations come alive with breathtaking landscapes full of autumnal hues that you won’t soon forget.

Portland is a city in the U.S. state of Maine, set on a peninsula extending into Casco Bay. The Old Port waterfront features working fishing wharves and converted warehouses with restaurants and shops. Nearby, the Western Promenade is a public park atop a bluff, offering river and mountain views. Its surrounding district, the West End, is full of Victorian-era homes, including the Victoria Mansion museum

Nestled in the harbor of the same name, Charlottetown exudes both a nautical charm and a Victorian sensibility, with a historic waterfront set against homes that retain much of their original personality. On the south shore of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown's red soil adds to the area's natural beauty. No visit would be complete without sampling the local mussels, which are some of the best in the world.

Québec City sits on the Saint Lawrence River in Canada's mostly French-speaking Québec province. Dating to 1608, it has a fortified colonial core, Vieux-Québec and Place Royale, with stone buildings and narrow streets. This area is the site of the towering Château Frontenac Hotel and imposing Citadelle of Québec. The Petit Champlain district’s cobblestone streets are lined with bistros and boutiques.

Sydney lies on the coast of Cape Breton Island, which throughout history has served as a melting pot of sorts for the many immigrants who have arrived on Canadian shores, including Acadians, Eastern Europeans, Scotsmen, and Africans. Just outside the city environs lies a wealth of sightseeing possibilities, including nature walks and seafaring museums.

Located on the shores of the world's second-largest natural harbor, the "City of Trees" adds to the pastoral beauty of Canada's maritime region. An extensive network of walking trails extends from the waterfront out to a series of beautiful parks and vibrant gardens, inviting exploration.

America’s past and future are on full display in Boston, a modern metropolis known for its top universities, cultural treasures, revolutionary history, and diverse neighborhoods. Spend a day in Cambridge, home to storied colleges including Harvard and MIT. Wander around Boston Common, the country’s oldest public park. Learn all about America’s revolutionary past by visiting the many historic landmarks scattered throughout the city. On a cruise from Boston, you’ll explore picturesque destinations in New England and Canada. Discover the coastal charms of Maine. Practice your French in Quebec City. Sample mussels in Prince Edward Island. Admire the pastoral beauty of Nova Scotia. During the fall, these destinations come alive with breathtaking landscapes full of autumnal hues that you won’t soon forget.