The landscapes of the Canadian coast will not leave you indifferent
"Blessed be the fruit" and "With the look of her" (“Blessed be the fruit” and “Under His Eye” for those who bet on the original versions) have become two of the most iconic greetings of the new era of television thanks to the series The Handmaid's Tale (The Handmaid's Tale) , based on the homonymous novel by Margaret Atwood.
The Canadian author, winner of four awards for this successful fiction and nominated for the Booker Prize for the recently published continuation of the book, baptized as The Testaments , she will be the guest of honor on the next voyage of Adventure Canada -leading shipping company in cruise by inhospitable destinations.
Canadian novelist Margaret Atwood
Among the more than 40 books of fiction, poetry and critical essays that Atwood has written, is found Stone Mattress , a collection of short stories inspired by experiences that the author lived in one of the previous sea voyages of AdventureCanada.
Atlantic Canada Explorer , the expedition that will cover the Canadian coast of June 15 to 26, 2020 , will be the novelist's eighteenth adventure with the travel company. Apart from enjoying the beautiful landscapes of his native country in the company of her family, Atwood will make a presentation -and perhaps a reading- along the way.
"There's nothing like Adventure Canada: the experience they offer is deep, but also entertaining . Adventure Canada takes its work seriously, but not itself. That, to me, is deeply Canadian." comments the writer.
THE CRUISE ITINERARY
Day 1: Saint-Pierre
The first stop will taste like brie and merlot, since the city of Saint-Pierre is French territory. Narrow streets full of shops, cafes and charming colored houses will transport visitors to Europe without moving from the North American coast.
Saint-Pierre
Day 2: Chéticamp, Cape Breton Island
Warning: You'll fall in love with Canadian East Coast hospitality in this lovely town of New Scotland.
a curious carpet museum located in the port Clara's local shops and restaurants acadian influence (the Acadians are the descendants of the French settlements in the area) are the main attractions of this enclave.
Without forgetting its spectacular landscapes: if the weather is good, a good way to enjoy the surroundings is to the Skyline Trail hiking trail.
Whales in the Bay of Fundy
Day 3: Louisburg Fortress
This stop is essential to understand the colonial history of Canada . Located in the Cape Breton Island and built in 1720, it passed from French to English hands throughout the 18th century, until its destruction. Between 1960 and 1970 it was rebuilt , becoming National Historic Site (NHS).
**Day 4: Nova Scotia (South)**
The south coast of Nova Scotia is home to numerous seabirds and marine mammals, which, given the opportune weather conditions , may be observed by travelers.
Day 5-7: Bay of Fundy
This bay can boast of break the world record for the highest tides . A legend of the micmac indian tribe says that they are generated by the movement of a giant whale.
Although this is not the real reason for the immensity of the tides, it is possible to observe marine mammals and birds in this wonderful area.
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Day 8: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
With a declared old town UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995 , the port city of Lunenburg is capable of conquering anyone with its chromatic and steep streets. Essential coordinates? St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg Academy, and the Atlantic Fisheries Museum.
Day 9-10: Sable Island
A piece of land with saber shape (only one kilometer wide) and the length of Manhattan . So peculiar is this Canadian island, famous for the wild horses that roam freely on the seashore.
Day 11: The Gully Marine Protected Area
This marine protected area, where the bottom of the sea falls two and a half kilometers forming an underwater valley, it is one of the best places on the east coast of Canada to enjoy coral reefs, endless fish, whales and dolphins.
Coast of Saint John of Newfoundland
Day 12: Saint John of Newfoundland
What better place to end this magnificent sea route than in the capital of Newfoundland? Architecture, shopping, nightlife, cultural attractions... Let yourself be enveloped by the atmosphere of San Juan de Terranova, the oldest European settlement in North America.
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