Sugar Shack Experience & Notre-Dame-du-Cap Sanctuary
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Port
Trois-Rivieres, Canada
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Activity Level
Easy Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$150
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Your journey begins in Cap-de-la-Madeleine, perched above the majestic St Lawrence River, where you'll visit the renowned Notre-Dame-du-Cap Sanctuary. This revered pilgrimage site is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Explore both the striking modern basilica and the historic original sanctuary, where you'll admire dazzling stained-glass windows. Enjoy a peaceful stroll through beautifully landscaped gardens -- this sacred site was notably visited by Pope John Paul II in 1984.
Next, travel to a local sugar shack, where time-honored maple syrup traditions come to life. Maple syrup is celebrated throughout the province and recognized worldwide as a symbol of Canada's rich culinary heritage. Discover age-old maple tapping techniques and savor a sweet taste of the region with a sample of maple taffy on snow -- a true Quebecois treat.
Return to the ship with a deeper appreciation for the area's heritage and traditions.