Cruise & Visit to Grosse Island
Cruise & Visit to Grosse Island
At the time indicated, we'll meet at the Berthier-sur-Mer Marina. There, we'll board a boat and sail on the St-Lawrence river towards Grosse-île.
Once we arrive at our destination, we'll disembark and you'll meet your Parc Canada certified tour guide. Did you know that Grosse Island was a former quarantine station? This is where immigrants arriving from Ireland were taken to be disinfected before being allowed to enter the mainland.
However, the story is darker than it seems. On this island on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, more than 7000 immigrants died due to poor sanitary conditions.
As you stroll through its streets you can get an idea of what life was like for those who lived here in the past. You can visit the church, the lighthouse, the cemetery and even the lazaretto, one of the most gloomy places on the island. Here you can learn first-hand about the disinfection process carried out by the toilets.
After having discovered the dark history of Grosse Island, we'll sail back to the meeting point, to end the day trip.
More Information
Duration
6 hours.
Included
Transport by boat
English speaking guide
Not included
Lunch and drink
When to book?
You can book up until 48 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Croisieres Aml
Corporate name: Croisières AML Inc
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
110 Rue de la Marina
