River cruising is popular on most of the world's great rivers, especially throughout Europe and North America. For travelers who want to take a leisurely trip with the diversity of seeing several ports of call, a river cruise vacation is both enjoyable and economical. Cruising can be either a romantic getaway for two or a family-friendly vacation. In a land bordered by two oceans and featuring vast lakes and rivers, Canada offers river cruise destinations and itineraries for everyone.
Eastern Canada
- Some of the finest cruising in Canada occurs in the East, along the St. Lawrence River. Long traversed for its ease of shipping supplies, many cities have grown up along the banks of the St. Lawrence. Popular cruises typically take in the ports of Kingston, Montreal, Quebec City and Ottawa. St. Lawrence Cruise Lines offers two-, three-, five-night and longer excursions that provide plenty of opportunities for exploring ports of call.St. Lawrence Cruise Lines Inc.Suite 200, 253 Ontario St.Kingston, Ontario, CanadaK7L 2Z4StLawrenceCruiseLines.com
Western Canada
- Cruising in the West means the inside passage to Alaska. A trip departing from Vancouver winds through some of the most magnificent scenery on the planet, featuring views of wildlife, glaciers, mountains and breathtaking sights along virtually every stretch. USA River Cruises has ships of various sizes, with different amenities and shore excursions to suit varying tastes for adventure.USA River Cruises3407 N.E. 97th St.Vancouver, WA 98665USARiverCruises.com
Nova Scotia Cruises
- The joy of small-ship cruising can also be found in the Nova Scotia area. Sunstone Tours and Cruises offers an 11-day itinerary through the many islands in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, including Newfoundland. Cruisers can enjoy the intimacy of a small ship while enjoying historic cities, waterways and nature preserves.Sunstone Tours & Cruises(888) 815-5428sunstonetours.com
