Cruise & Cycle

Cruise & cycle - PACKAGE

A one week St-Lawrence River Cruise & Cycling

Discover

The Îles de la Madeleine archipelago by bike
The beautiful Gaspésie peninsula
The Town of Percé and it’s famous Rock
Québec City

Included in the Cycling & Cruise Package :

Free transportation of one bike per passenger on the ship
7 nights accommodation in cabin
14 meals on board, several gastronomic ones
Activities on board
3 days and 2 nights on Les Îles de la Madeleine
Orientation session every morning
Wind direction and activities taken into consideration
Light lunch for the road at departures
Breakdown service
Transportation back to the ship by bus at the end of the day
Stopover in the Gaspésie peninsula
Choice of
Cycling path near the ship
Transportation to the Town of Percé
Stopover in Quebec City
On your own

2010 Rates

	Double	Single
Adult Rates
Interior cabin, shared washroom	$999	$1299
Interior cabin, private washroom	$1089	$1345
Larger exterior cabin, shared washroom	$1139	$1399

Children’s Rates

Less than 5 years of age :
- Free if traveling in the same cabin as parent or tutor
- The parent or tutor pays single rate

Between 5 and 12
- $569,50. The parent or tutor pays single rate

Over 12 years of age
- Adult rate

Recommended equipment :

Bike
Bicycle pump
Bicycle inner tube
Helmet
Appropriate clothing

ITINERARY:

Friday:
DAY 1: BOARDING AT THE PORT OF MONTREAL – CREW’S WELCOME

At around 3 PM, the ship weighs anchor. After the Clock Tower, Jacques Cartier Bridge, Notre-Dame and Ste-Helene Islands and the La Ronde Amusement Park, we pass by the City of Sorel and the wonderful Bertier-Sorel Archipelago. At Lake St-Pierre, we watch as the ship switches pilots. We later sail under the Laviolette bridge and past the City of Three-Rivers and the Shrine of Notre-Dame-du-Cap. After sunset, the ship passes under the two Quebec Bridges and we start to see the lights of the Château Frontenac and of Old Québec City .

Saturday:
DAY 2: DISCOVERING THE GASPE PENINSULA FROM THE ST-LAWRENCE

Early in the morning, we sail near Tadoussac at the mouth of the Saguenay River. Later on, the ship heads toward the south shore and we then sail past the towns of Rimouski and Matane and we start to see the impressive windmill park which stretches on hill tops all the way to Cap-Chat. Near Ste-Anne-des-Monts, the St-Lawrence River now flowing with salt water, widens considerably. As we sail past the Chics-Chocs Mountains, we discover the particular landscapes of Mont-St-Pierre , reputed for its wind gliding activities. We then sail past the lighthouse at Pointe-à-la-Renommée and the fishing port of Rivière-au-Renard, then around Forillon Park and the Bay of Gaspé. After navigating between Percé Rock and Bonaventure Island, we sail on to Les Îles de la Madeleine .

DAY 3, 4 & 5 : DISCOVERY OF LES ÎLES DE LA MADELEINE

This itinerary is given as an example and it may be modified according to activities taking place at the time, weather conditions or other variables. The final itinerary will be given the morning of departure at the orientation meeting.

Sunday:

Welcome and information meeting
CTMA Group & Vert & Mer
The South Island by bike
35 km itinerary with an optional 20 km Tour of Bassin
Main attractions of the day: Pêcheries Cap-sur-Mer, La Fleur de Sable Bakery, Art Boutique La Baraque, PomÉloi Orchard, Bygone Days Site, La Grave Historic Site.
Cycling trail from the ship to Gros-Cap
Chemin Gros-Cap then left at chemin Le Pré
Cycling path running along Route 199 – Crossing of Havre-aux-Basque Lagoon
Optional discovery of the villages of Bassin, Étang-des-Caps and la Montagne
Route 199 to La Grave Heritage Site
Meeting at la Grave Historic Site at the end of the day
Return to the ship by bus

Monday:

Orientation Session – Vert & Mer
The East Islands – 65 km with 4 different Pick-up points possible
Havre-aux-Maisons, Pointe-aux-Loups, Grosse-Ile, Grande-Entrée
Main attractions of the day: Hélène des Îles Bakery, Vieux Couvent Restaurant, Au Pied-de-Vent Cheese Factory, Fumoir d’Antan Workshop Museum, La Méduse Glass Factory, Barbocheux Wine Maker, Maison du Héron Art Boutique, La Salicorne Hostel, Grande-Entrée Fishing Harbor.
Take 199 road right to the island of Havre-aux-Maisons
Turn right at chemin de la pointe-Basse
Continue on chemin de l’Échouerie
Take chemin des Montants or chemin des buttes to 199 road
Pick-up point at Dune du Sud Beach
Continue on 199 road to Pointe-aux-Loups (Pick-up point)
Continue on until Grosse-Ile (Pick-up point)
Final destination – Grande-Entrée (Pick-up point)
Return to the ship bus

Tuesday:

Orientation Session – Vert & Mer
The Central Island – approximately 20 km
Villages of Fatima, Étang-du-Nord and Cap-aux-Meules
Main attractions of the day: Saveurs de l’Art Chocolate factory, L’Anse aux Baleineirs Site, Belle Anse Site , Pointe-Hérissée Site, La Côte Environmental Site, Micro Brewery À l’Abri de la Tempête, LaVernière Church, Butte du Vent, Gros-Cap Parc, Tendance Art Gallery, Le Moussoneur Café, Le Pédalier Bike Shop.
Take 199 road to the right
Turn left at Marconi road
Continue on chemin Patton and on to chemin des Caps
Turn right at chemin Noël and continue on chemin J. Aucoin
Turn right at chemin de l’Hopital and get back on chemin des Caps later on
Turn right at chemin Belle Anse and get back on chemin des Caps later on
Turn right at chemin du Phare and take the cycling trail to La Côte
Take chemin Boisville Ouest to chemin Molaison and right on chemin Coulombe
On the way back take chemin Marcoux to the 199 road
Turn left and follow the roads to the LaVernière Church
Follow 199 road to Cap-aux-Meules
Return to the ship by bike

Wednesday:
DAY 6: DISCOVERY OF THE GASPÉSIE PENINSULA BY LAND

In the morning:

Possibility of biking near the ship or
Bus to Percé Town (included but you must book on board the previous evening)
Optional circumnavigation of Bonaventure Island ($)
Other Tours available (inquire on board-$)

In the afternoon:

We again sail between Bonaventure Island and Percé Rock and we then navigate close to the Gaspésie peninsula
Landscapes are impressive
Possibility of whale watching

Thursday:

DAY 7 : QUEBEC CITY

At daybreak, we board Pilots near Les Escoumins and sail on past Tadoussac and the Saguenay Fjord, where many whales gather. We then pass by Baie-Ste-Catherine and La Malbaie, where we can see the famed Manoir Richelieu and its Casino. We then sail past St-Joseph-de-la-Rive, l’Île aux Coudre and Baie-St-Paul, sites that keep inspiring many painters. Following is Mount Le Massif, Cap-Tourmente Preserve, l’Île aux Grues and Grosse Île with it’s Irish Memorial. Next is La Côte-de-Beaupré, L’Île d’Orleans and the Montmorency Falls. Around noon, we stop at the only walled city in North America, Québec City. Throughout the afternoon, we enjoy discovering the history of this unique city, wondering along the many cobblestone streets and visiting the shops and attractions.

Stopover in Quebec City

On your own
Tours available ($)

Friday:

DAY 8 : BACK IN MONTREAL

Early in the morning, the ship gets into Montreal.

Note:

This itinerary is liable to change without notice;
Please take note that you must absolutely book this package by phone and specify <Cruise & Cycle Package> at booking, in order to benefit from the advantages of this package.

Information & Reservation :
CTMA Group, 1-888-986-3278, Reference
info@ctma.ca