by Mike K-H
The end of a 33 day voyage
At 16:00hrs on 1 July 2008, Belem passed the first light marking the channel up the St Lawrence Seaway to Quebec. The morning of 2 July dawned clear, bright and flat as a millpond as she motored towards a city now in view. A pleasant change from radar navigation in thick fog a day or so earlier.
The Oldest European City in North America
Quebec City was established in 1608, a year after Jamestown, Virginia. Since England did not consider herself part of Europe in those days, Quebec is the oldest European-established city in North America. The oldest Quebec settlement was the fur trading station, now the village of Tadoussac, which is older than Jamestown.
Public Visits
Belém will be welcoming members of the public during her time in Quebec and Montreal. Visits are free for children under 12 years old and $5 each for adults and children over 12. Just turn up at Quai 19 in the Vieux Port de Québec between the times listed below:
- 3 July 15:00 to 18:00
- 4 July 15:00 to 17:00
- 5 July 09:00 to 18:00
- 6 July 09:00 to 18:00
- 14 July 15:00 to 18:00
- 15 July 9:00 to 18:00
- 16 July 9:00 to 18:00
- 17 July 9:00 to 18:00
- 18 July 9:00 to 18:00
- 19 July 9:00 to 18:00
or the Bassin Jacques Cartier of the Vieux Port de Montreal between the times listed below:
- 9 July 14:00 to 17:00
- 10 July 9:00 to 17:00
- 11 July 9:00 to 11:30 and 14:30 to 17:00
- 12 July 9:00 to 18:00
I took the above information from the official Belém site. Actual arrangements may vary, so check locally. I wish I could join you!
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