{"id":3776130,"date":"2021-01-26T15:54:16","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T14:54:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/?p=3776130"},"modified":"2024-10-24T15:26:22","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T13:26:22","slug":"canada-great-lakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/us\/canada-great-lakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada : exploring the spectacular Great Lakes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=\u201d1\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||0px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d max_width=\u201d900px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||0px||true|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d header_2_line_height=\u201d1.4em\u201d custom_padding=\u201d40px||40px||true|\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Discover the largest expanse of freshwater on the planet.<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span>From the mouth of the Saint Lawrence River to its source in the remotest Great Lakes, life is lived gently and tranquilly during the Indian summer in Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=\u201dGalerie\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d width=\u201d100%\u201d max_width=\u201d100%\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||40px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=\u201d3819,3821,3823\u2033 posts_number=\u201d6\u2033 show_title_and_caption=\u201doff\u201d show_pagination=\u201doff\u201d module_class=\u201dgal-col\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d max_width=\u201d900px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||0px||true|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||40px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">The legendary Canadian Great Lakes<\/h3>\n<p><span>To travel the waterways of\u00a0<\/span><strong>Canada<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span>is to offer oneself the opportunity to engage in one of the most powerful dialogues man can have with his environment. To begin with, there are\u00a0<\/span><strong>the Great Lakes<\/strong><span>, which together constitute no less than the largest expanse of freshwater on the planet. It\u2019s typical to see smaller boats sailing these waters, as the Lakes are generally unsuitable for navigation by larger vessels. And thanks to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.ponant.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ponant<\/a><span>\u2018s new pride and joy,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.ponant.com\/le-champlain-ec-2\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Le Champlain<\/a><span>, you can now experience an intimate sailing that takes you as close as possible to the Lakes\u2019 myriad treasures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d max_width=\u201d900px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||0px||true|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||0px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">The incredible colours of the Indian summer<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d background_enable_image=\u201doff\u201d width=\u201d100%\u201d width_tablet=\u201d\u201d width_phone=\u201d\u201d width_last_edited=\u201don|phone\u201d max_width=\u201d1000px\u201d module_alignment=\u201dcenter\u201d custom_padding=\u201d||5px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d background_enable_image=\u201doff\u201d background_size=\u201dcontain\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_image src=\u201dhttps:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/feuillage-erable-canada.png\u201d alt=\u201dfeuillage-erable-canada\u201d title_text=\u201dfeuillage-erable-canada\u201d align=\u201dcenter\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d custom_margin=\u201d||41px|||\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d max_width=\u201d900px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||0px||true|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d6px||0px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]The reflections produced by<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Canada\u2019s inland waters<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>are part of what makes them so beautiful. The thousand and one different shades are a result of the<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>leaves of the maples<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>and other tree species that grow all around the lakes. As you glide gently across these waters, you discover a palette of colours that ranges all the way from yellow to magenta, passing through each of the various shades of ochre along the way.<\/p>\n<p>As you gaze upon this simply unparalleled<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>variety of shades and tones<\/strong>, you begin to understand just why Canada\u2019s famous Indian summer has been the subject of so many paintings and songs. As the sun begins to set and the banks become ablaze with rich, vivid hues, everyone onboard the boat takes the opportunity to savour this special,<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>privileged moment<\/strong>. On land the next day, the combination of horse treks, wood cabins, campfires and thick blankets lends a touch of gypsy chic to the unique ambiance and atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Niagara Falls up close<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d background_enable_image=\u201doff\u201d width=\u201d100%\u201d width_tablet=\u201d\u201d width_phone=\u201d\u201d width_last_edited=\u201don|phone\u201d max_width=\u201d1000px\u201d module_alignment=\u201dcenter\u201d custom_padding=\u201d||5px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d background_enable_image=\u201doff\u201d background_size=\u201dcontain\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_image src=\u201dhttps:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/vue-aerienne-chutes-niagara.png\u201d alt=\u201dvue-aerienne-chutes-niagara\u201d title_text=\u201dvue-aerienne-chutes-niagara\u201d align=\u201dcenter\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d custom_margin=\u201d-21px|||||\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d max_width=\u201d900px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||0px||true|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||40px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Niagara Falls<\/strong><span>\u00a0express the full power of nature. The visual hallmark of this ancient Iroquois land, the falls separate\u00a0<\/span><strong>Lake Erie from Lake Ontario<\/strong><span>\u00a0and also form a natural border between Canada and the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/us\/san-francisco-vs-los-angeles-2\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>United States<\/a><span>\u00a0over a distance of one kilometre. Everyone is able to gain a sense of their own insignificance when faced with the immensity of this place. It\u2019s an unforgettable spectacle, and one that everyone is able to appreciate all the more thanks to detailed explanations from\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/us\/expedition-leader\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">expert guides<\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d max_width=\u201d900px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||0px||true|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||40px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">The tranquillity of the Saint Lawrence<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Fed by the Saint Lawrence Seaway<\/strong><span>, along which Le Champlain sails throughout this voyage,\u00a0<\/span><strong>the five Great Lakes<\/strong><span>\u00a0are all linked to each other solely and uniquely by the river\u2019s immense estuary. Named thus by Frenchman Jacques Cartier, who discovered it on August 10, 1535 (the Feast of Saint Lawrence),\u00a0<\/span><strong>the Saint Lawrence<\/strong><span>\u00a0continues to play a major role in the country\u2019s economic development. And with good reason, as it flows through the entire territory of Quebec. It is also home to an especially rich range of aquatic wildlife, of which\u00a0<\/span><strong>the blue whale<\/strong><span>\u00a0is the standard-bearer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d max_width=\u201d900px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||0px||true|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||1px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">In the realm of giant mammals<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d background_enable_image=\u201doff\u201d width=\u201d100%\u201d width_tablet=\u201d\u201d width_phone=\u201d\u201d width_last_edited=\u201don|phone\u201d max_width=\u201d1000px\u201d module_alignment=\u201dcenter\u201d custom_padding=\u201d||5px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d background_enable_image=\u201doff\u201d background_size=\u201dcontain\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_image src=\u201dhttps:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/baleine-fleuve-saint-laurent.png\u201d alt=\u201dbaleine-fleuve-saint-laurent\u201d title_text=\u201dbaleine-fleuve-saint-laurent\u201d align=\u201dcenter\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px|||||\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d max_width=\u201d900px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||0px||true|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d46px||40px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<p>It is to the mouth of the Saint Lawrence that<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>blue whales<\/strong>, in all their 25 metres in length and tens of tonnes of weight, come to feed each autumn before setting out on their long winter migration. From the boat, we frequently spot a first spout of water in the distance. This is the signal for the crew to launch the dinghies.<\/p>\n<p>Gradually, as the passengers approach closer and closer, the<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>excitement<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>mounts and the sense of thrill begins to increase. To avoid disturbing the whales, everyone becomes quiet. The curtain rises. Part of its back comes into sight first, then the tail, dotted with little shells. The luckiest passengers may even have the immense privilege of seeing<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>a whale breaching<\/strong>. Far from being isolated, the whales are accompanied by an army of fellow creatures: prominently moustachioed<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>seals<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>and<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>black-and-white robed killer whales<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d max_width=\u201d900px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||0px||true|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d header_2_line_height=\u201d1.4em\u201d custom_padding=\u201d17px||17px||true|\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span>Everyone takes photos to capture these precious moments, smiles visible on their faces. 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