Cruise & Visit to Grosse Island

Discover the history of one of the darkest episodes in Canadian history with this Grosse Island Day Trip.

Cruise & Visit to Grosse Island

At the indicated time, we'll meet at the Berthier-sur-Mer Marina. There, we will board a boat and sail on the St-Lawrence River towards Grosse Île.

Upon arrival, you will disembark and meet your Parks Canada certified tour guide. Grosse Island served as a former quarantine station for immigrants arriving from Ireland who were disinfected before entering the mainland.

Over 7000 immigrants died on this island due to poor sanitary conditions. During the tour, you can learn about what life was like for those who lived here in the past. Visit the church, lighthouse, cemetery, and the lazaretto, known for its historical significance. Here, you'll gain insight into the disinfection process that occurred.

Following the exploration of Grosse Island's history, we will sail back to the meeting point to conclude the day trip.