Portland, situated in the heart of Casco Bay, is Maine’s largest city. The city lures visitors with its historic Old Port district, characterized by charming cobblestoned streets and 19th century red brick façades teeming with boutiques, art galleries and cute cafes. The up-and-coming cruise destination is popular for its abundance of natural beauty, buzzing cultural scene and fantastic gastronomy, with which a plethora of incredible award-winning restaurants rank Portland in America’s top foodie cities.

Situated in the Bay of Fundy, Saint John is the largest city in Canada’s New Brunswick region. Although its industrial façade may deceive you at first, you will soon realize Saint John’s gems are hidden inside the city, where impressive historic landmarks and beautiful Victorian architecture awaits your discovery. The city is also minutes away from the wonderland of nature and wildlife.

Sydney is located in Nova Scotia in close proximity to the Cape Breto Highlands Nationa Park, which is a true natural paradise. The sight of the gorgeous scenery coupled with the interesting wildlife will make you have to pinch yourself. The park is home to moose and one can see whales off the coast of the park. The town itself is home to some beautiful buildings and a guided tour through the Old Town is highly recommended!

Québec City is the oldest French-speaking community in North America. The province capital’s old town is listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites and teems with European flair, featuring a plethora of well-preserved ancient landmarks, colonial architecture and the only walled city north of Mexico. More than just history, Québec’s spectacular outdoors offers gigantic 98-ft waterfalls, splendid glacial valleys and unique wildlife reserves.