Cruise on the St. Lawrence River and visit of Grosse Île
For more info about this event, please contact the event organizer, Université Laval - Bureau de la vie étudiante, at information@bve.ulaval.ca.
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*** Activity exclusively reserved for Université Laval students***
Université Laval's Bureau de la vie étudiante propose a guided cruise on the St. Lawrence River and a guided tour of the Grosse Île and Irish Memorial National Historic Site.
Located in the middle of the St. Lawrence River and long off-limits to visitors, Grosse-Île was Canada's main immigration gateway for almost 100 years and served as a quarantine station from 1832 to 1937 to combat epidemics. Walk in the footsteps of the more than 4.3 million immigrants who landed on the island and admire the beauty of this deeply moving place.
Grosse-Île has over 40 heritage buildings to visit and 8 km of hiking trails to discover. One foot in nature, the other in history - that's what Grosse-Île is all about!
The day consists of a guided cruise from Berthier-sur-Mer to Grosse-Île, during which you'll discover the St. Lawrence River from all angles and in all its autumn colors.
Once arrived, we will spend around 6 hours on Grosse-Île, where you can explore the island at your leisure. You can also take one of Parks Canada's guided tours of heritage buildings, cemeteries and other key sites to learn about the history of the island and of immigration to Canada in the 19th century.
A tourist train is also available to take you the other parts of the island.
Related links: Parks Canada – Grosse-Île and Croisière Lachance AML
When: Sunday September 22, 2024. Departure at 7:30 am between Ernest-Lemieux and Alphonse-Desjardins pavilions. Departure from the site at 5:15 p.m. and return to Université Laval around 6:15 p.m.
Cost: $93, including round-trip transportation in bus and on the boat, entry to the Island and the guided tour. Ticket only valid on departure from Université Laval.
Meal: No food available on the island. You must bring your own lunch. Snacks are available for purchase on board the boat.
Clothing: This activity takes place mainly outdoors. It is therefore strongly recommended that you wear clothing suitable for all types of weather and good walking shoes. Bring clothes in case of rain or wind - the air on the river can be cold
The interior parts of the boat are heated as well as some of the buildings on Grosse-Île.
Registration: Purchase tickets online only (credit card) before Thursday September 12 at 11:45 p.m. Limited places: first come, first served!
Non-refundable ticket: If you cannot come, you may transfer your ticket to someone else.
Weather: https://www.meteomedia.com/ca/meteo/quebec/grosse-ile
Bad weather: In the event that the site is closed due to very bad weather conditions, you will be notified of the cancellation or postponement of the activity by email and will be reimbursed if applicable.
To learn more about activities organized by the Bureau de la vie étudiante: https://www.bve.ulaval.ca/en/international-students/discover-quebec-activity-program/
Information
Bureau de la vie étudiante de l'Université Laval
418-656-2765
Collection of personal information
L’UniversitéLaval collects your information to validate your presence at the activity.
All required information is mandatory, unless otherwise indicated.
To access or correct your information, contact the person responsible for the protection of personal information (only in French).
To learn more about protecting your personal information, see the privacy policy.
*** Activity exclusively reserved for Université Laval students***
Université Laval's Bureau de la vie étudiante propose a guided cruise on the St. Lawrence River and a guided tour of the Grosse Île and Irish Memorial National Historic Site.
Located in the middle of the St. Lawrence River and long off-limits to visitors, Grosse-Île was Canada's main immigration gateway for almost 100 years and served as a quarantine station from 1832 to 1937 to combat epidemics. Walk in the footsteps of the more than 4.3 million immigrants who landed on the island and admire the beauty of this deeply moving place.
Grosse-Île has over 40 heritage buildings to visit and 8 km of hiking trails to discover. One foot in nature, the other in history - that's what Grosse-Île is all about!
The day consists of a guided cruise from Berthier-sur-Mer to Grosse-Île, during which you'll discover the St. Lawrence River from all angles and in all its autumn colors.
Once arrived, we will spend around 6 hours on Grosse-Île, where you can explore the island at your leisure. You can also take one of Parks Canada's guided tours of heritage buildings, cemeteries and other key sites to learn about the history of the island and of immigration to Canada in the 19th century.
A tourist train is also available to take you the other parts of the island.
Related links: Parks Canada – Grosse-Île and Croisière Lachance AML
When: Sunday September 22, 2024. Departure at 7:30 am between Ernest-Lemieux and Alphonse-Desjardins pavilions. Departure from the site at 5:15 p.m. and return to Université Laval around 6:15 p.m.
Cost: $93, including round-trip transportation in bus and on the boat, entry to the Island and the guided tour. Ticket only valid on departure from Université Laval.
Meal: No food available on the island. You must bring your own lunch. Snacks are available for purchase on board the boat.
Clothing: This activity takes place mainly outdoors. It is therefore strongly recommended that you wear clothing suitable for all types of weather and good walking shoes. Bring clothes in case of rain or wind - the air on the river can be cold
The interior parts of the boat are heated as well as some of the buildings on Grosse-Île.
Registration: Purchase tickets online only (credit card) before Thursday September 12 at 11:45 p.m. Limited places: first come, first served!
Non-refundable ticket: If you cannot come, you may transfer your ticket to someone else.
Weather: https://www.meteomedia.com/ca/meteo/quebec/grosse-ile
Bad weather: In the event that the site is closed due to very bad weather conditions, you will be notified of the cancellation or postponement of the activity by email and will be reimbursed if applicable.
To learn more about activities organized by the Bureau de la vie étudiante: https://www.bve.ulaval.ca/en/international-students/discover-quebec-activity-program/
Information
Bureau de la vie étudiante de l'Université Laval
418-656-2765
Collection of personal information
L’UniversitéLaval collects your information to validate your presence at the activity.
All required information is mandatory, unless otherwise indicated.
To access or correct your information, contact the person responsible for the protection of personal information (only in French).
To learn more about protecting your personal information, see the privacy policy.