Publish Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Beautiful cliffs on the Bay of Eternitie
For the last month, Three@Sea has been cruising in the beautiful province of Quebec, Canada. This amazing french-speaking province is home to towering mountains, cute little towns, delicious french food, fantastic cruising grounds, and majestic wildlife. We’ve cruised down the Saint Lawrence River, stopping in all of the charming cities and lovely ports, enjoying the spectacular scenery and culture. I’m going to share with you my favorite experiences, some of which have been startlingly beautiful, others ridiculously funny. Enjoy!
Arrival Port: Montreal
Departure Port: Gaspe
Cities Visited: Montreal, Quebec City, Cap A L’aigle, Tadoussac, Bay of Eternitie, Matane, Grande Vallee,
A quaint street in Quebec City
Gaspe
The incredible archaeological museum in Montreal
Museums Visited- Archaeological Museum (Montreal) Science Center (Montreal), Marine Mammal Center (Tadoussac), Musee De Gaspe (Gaspe).
Favorite Restaurant- Boheme in Tadoussac-amazing paninis! (I also loved Toujours Dimancha in Matane—they had a charming atmosphere and great food)
Our view from our anchorage in the Bay of Eternitie
Favorite anchorage- Bay of Eternitie
Favorite outdoor adventure- 3 mile hike in Bay of Eternitie up the tree covered mountain in the light morning mist.
Most breathtaking scene- Towering cliffs of granite surrounded by peppermint tea colored water playing host to milky smooth beluga whales, who frolic in the burning sun set.
Most Artistic display- Artsy multi-media film on the side of the giant grain silos in Quebec City commemorating their 400th anniversary.
Favorite New Desert- Creme Brule Cheesecake in Gaspe
Quebec Cities skyline
Funniest Experience- Going to see Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince—in French. Only words understood- Harry Potter, Dumbledor, and Hermione.
Whether we were sitting in a cafe on a street corner in Quebec, or hiking up granite cliffs in the Bay of Eternities, French Canada has been Tres Bien!
Good job Ayla. When did you learn French? The Quebec city skyline picture makes us want to go back. Gary and I were there almost 15 years ago. It is a special place to enjoy.
Hey Ayla – did you have an “espresso and think about it”? Love ya!
Great write ups and pictures.Looking forward to P.E.I. and Nova Scotia we have family there .Happy sailing.
Hello, Ayla. Guess who? Well, it’s pretty obvious because it says my name right above. I just wanted to know how you were doing and how your sword skills have improved since our last encounter. Right now, we’re in our country house with Papy and Barbara. They say hi and want to know when you’ll be back in the states so they can see you. E-mail me back!
C.S. Jennings
Hello Ayla,
I happened on your 3@Sea videos on Youtube and I thought they were great! I saw the website and I love how you report on things you do and see and places, very smart! I’m in the Navy, and I live and work on an Aircraft Carrier the USS George Washington. I am a Quartermaster, which in the Navy is a Navigation specialist. we were homeported in Norfolk, VA. and sailed from there all the way to Japan, where we are now stationed. I look forward to watching more of your adventures and good luck to you and your family,
Parker Mesch