Views aboard the Canadian Empress with St. Lawrence Cruise Lines yield river landscapes, engineering marvels and charming wee towns. You’ll also learn about the Indigenous peoples who lived on these waterways for millennia.
Head along the St. Lawrence Seaway from Kingston, Ont., to Montreal to see the intricate process of the shipping-canal locks. Weave through the river channels and hidden coves of the Thousand Islands – learning about the region’s history and visiting Fulford Mansion in Brockville, Ont., and Fort Wellington, in Prescott, Ont. Or for another historical sailing, book a cruise along the scenic Ottawa River following the route taken by Samuel de Champlain in 1613.
A variety of itineraries lets you celebrate the seasons, from spring’s tulips to fall’s blaze of colour. And with just 32 guests, the Canadian Empress is intimate and unfussy, yet regal in a Britannia sort of way, with a turn-of-the-century feel.
