9 Ways to Enjoy Scenic Canada & New England

Words by Regent Seven Seas Cruises®

This fall, navigate the spectacular cities of Canada and New England when the crisp air and vibrant colors take center stage. Great cities from Montréal to Québec City offer a French savoir faire, while Newport and Bar Harbor captivate with history and charm.

Below, we've gathered 10 of our favorite ways to enjoy this picturesque region.

West Village, New York City

Relive the high-stepping, fun-loving nights of the 1920s during a tour of the West Village and learn about the area's role in the history of jazz and of the noted musicians that gave New York City its musical edge.

Rose Island, Rhode Island

Let the fresh sea breeze and beautiful scenery captivate you on a harbor cruise to Rose Island from Newport, where you'll discover the 350-year history of the "City-by-the-Sea." Explore the fully restored lighthouse, first lit in 1870, with its illuminating, turn-of-the-last century ambiance.

North End Market Tour, Boston

Do you have a passion for the food and wine of Italy? Embark on the North End Market Tour in Boston, as seen on TV Food Network's The Best Of, and venture into the food traditions and marketplaces of the most authentic "Little Italy" remaining in America.

Ocean Trail, Maine

Enjoy a casual and invigorating 90-minute walk along Acadia's famous Ocean Trail, an excellent way to take in the sights, sounds, and smells of the beautiful New England coastline of Bar Harbor.

Lobster Fishing, Nova Scotia

Get a first-hand look at Halifax's lobster industry with a lobster boat tour that travels along the coast of Nova Scotia and culminates with a delicious lobster lunch. Help the captain and crew pull up a lobster trap and discover the culture of lobster fishing in Nova Scotia before releasing the traps back into the ocean.

Forillon National Park, Québec

Hike a scenic coastal trail at Forillon National Park in Gaspé. The park is somewhat mountainous, bordered by sea cliffs and almost entirely covered by dense forest populated by black bears, porcupines, beavers and many species of birds.

Théâtre Palais Municipal, Québec

Watch an action-filled performance of the long-running La Fabuleuse, a mesmerizing show that tells the fascinating story of the founding of the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean area at Théâtre Palais Municipal, the largest indoor theater in the province and certainly one of the most beautiful.

Photo Credit: Diffusion Saguenay

Québec City, Québec

For the adventurous spirit, embark on an evening ghost tour that recounts past murders, executions, and tragedies in Québec City. There certainly are a fair share of unexplained mysteries and eerie sightings over the last 400 years, and it doesn't take an enormous imagination to raise your goose bumps.

Montréal, Québec

The secret to the magic of Montréal is the irresistible blend of its French Old World "joie de vivre" and its New World cosmopolitan zip. Following your voyage, spend a few days exploring Montréal and see the beautiful Montréal Botanical Gardens featuring 31 specialized gardens and over 20,000 different types of plants, or visit Olympic Park, the base for the 1976 Summer Olympics.