Cruise and Visit of Grosse-Ile
Overview
Shrouded in mystery and inaccessible for decades, Grosse-Ile unveils its secrets. Accompanied by Parks Canada guides, visit what was once a human quarantine station to counter epidemics and a transition point for four million immigrants between 1832 and 1937, and meet "Nurse Sarah Wade".
-Choose one of the four theme tours in high season, or take a guided tour of the three areas in the low season;
-Meet nurse Sarah Wade at the quarantine station;
-Look up the names of your ancestors on the memorial;
-Visit the island's must-sees with a Parks Canada guide;
-Enjoy the guided cruise by the Lachance captains.
What's Included
- Admission to Parks Canada site
- Guided tour of Gross Ile
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Meeting Location
110 Rue de la Marina
Berthier-sur-Mer, QC G0R 1E0, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Grosse Ile and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Croisières Lachance
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please present yourself 30 minutes before the departure in front of the Croisieres AML ticket office on the dock; to pick up your physical ticket (required for boarding).
- Cruises operate rain or shine unless weather conditions pose a safety risk to passengers. There is an enclosed area on the vessel in the case of unfavourable weather
- No food is included and there is no restaurant on the island. Remember to bring your packed lunch
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(8)Q: Will I get seasick on Cruise and Visit of Grosse-Ile?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-3571P16
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- Admission to Parks Canada site.
- Guided tour of Gross Ile.
- Gratuities.
- Lunch.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cruise and Visit of Grosse-Ile is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cruise and Visit of Grosse-Ile will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Admission to Parks Canada site
- Guided tour of Gross Ile
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please present yourself 30 minutes before the departure in front of the Croisieres AML ticket office on the dock; to pick up your physical ticket (required for boarding).
- Cruises operate rain or shine unless weather conditions pose a safety risk to passengers. There is an enclosed area on the vessel in the case of unfavourable weather
- No food is included and there is no restaurant on the island. Remember to bring your packed lunch
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers
- Operated by a business
