What we’re about
Looking for adventure with a focus on TRAVEL, FOOD & FUN...and not necessarily in that order!
Our group is based in Cambridge, Ontario and is open to anyone looking to venture out for short walks on local trails in the Waterloo region, social outings with some food, drinks and a few laughs! You will also find international trips that you can join in to travel with like-minded adventurers! JOIN US !!!
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Meet your Organizers...
Anne B – Adventure Travel Specialist and Professional Travel Advisor, inspiring you to discover and explore unique, off-the-beaten path destinations on land and water, with a focus on active travel! French-Canadian, food-lover and adventure seeker that's always ready to discover a new Place, Dish and Culture!
Gui – Professional Photographer, BBQ guru, travel & food-lover, originates from Brazil. Helping you focus on the important things in life – Food, Photos & Fun!
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By joining joining this Meetup Group, you agree that you are solely responsible for your safety while commuting to/from any event and participating in it. Going out with us is the same as going out with a few friends. Expect the same risks, take the same precautions. This extends to any guest you bring to an event. As organizers, we will do our best to give accurate descriptions of the outings and adventures we post. Any accidents are NOT the responsibility of the Local Adventures Travel Club organizers. Ultimately, it's up to you to keep yourself safe out there. You're an adult. Adventure within your abilities.
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Anne Blanchard is a TICO certified Travel Advisor, and proud member of the 700+ business owners across Canada that form the TravelOnly team, a Canadian, family-owned Travel Company with more than 50 years of success in the travel industry! All trips are booked through TravelOnly, a TICO (#4316071) registered and governed travel agency, accredited IATA appointed agency, members of CLIA, Better Business Bureau, and ACTA.
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10 day Holland America 2027 Cruise-Canada / France with Saint Pierre & Miquelon
Location not specified yet*** LOW DEPOSIT UNTIL DECEMBER 4, 2025 ***
JOIN US FOR 10 DAY CANADA AND NEW FRANCE CRUISE
Glide past incredible scenery and stop into historic ports and cities, some well-traveled, some hidden jewels. Round trip from the culturally rich Montréal, makes it an easy cruise to enjoy right here in Canada - no need to fly or drive, consider taking the train to get there!
An exhilarating 10-day cruise onboard Holland America Line on the elegant and spacious Volendam. Enjoy regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with Port to Table programming. Relax with a spa treatment at the Greenhouse Salon & Spa. Dine in one of their many fine restaurants. Enjoy complimentary pickleball lessons, tournaments and courts with amazing top-deck views. World Stage, the largest theater on board is home to a variety of performances day and night. Exclusive EXC® Talk lecture series features captivating regional stories told by local experts. In the evenings, Step One Dance Company, vocal sensation Cantaré, BBC Earth in Concert and more take the stage.
MONTREAL is at once the cultural capital of the Québecois and a decidedly global and cosmopolitan city. The walls of its galleries and museums showcase leading artists from the province and the rest of Canada, while the city hosts festivals that feature the best international films, musicians and performers. Many of its restaurants serve traditional specialties—poutine, bagels and smoked meats; others are helmed by some of the continent’s most innovative chefs.
CRUISING THE SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER - a journey through Canada’s natural beauty and historic soul. Pass forested cliffs, charming villages, and stately cities like Québec and Montréal. From the deck, enjoy views of lighthouses, islands, and perhaps even whales near Tadoussac. This storied waterway offers a serene passage rich in culture, wildlife, and timeless scenery—especially stunning in autumn.
QUEBEC CITY - few places in North America are as steeped in history as Québec City, Canada. Older than Jamestown and founded before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, it is the only city north of Mexico whose original fortifications remain intact. The Québec City historic district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is still home to religious orders and hospitals that date back to the 17th century. Its Place-Royale would look familiar to the explorer Samuel de Champlain, even with its modern attractions of gift shops and cafés.
SAGUENAY, QC - a quaint waterfront town situated in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean—a stunning region named after two standout geographical features that were formed by glaciers: Lake (or Lac) Saint-Jean and the Saguenay River, which winds through one of the longest fjords in the world. These natural glories allow visitors to Saguenay access to a number of seasonal outdoor activities, from hiking and biking in Saguenay Fjord National Park to winter sports galore. Saguenay is also a gateway to whale-watching opportunities along the majestic St. Lawrence River at Tadoussac, where you have the chance to see up to 13 species of whales. Shoppers: Don’t forget to explore La Route des Artisans (Craftsmen Road), home to 90 small local artisans that specialize in different fields, including paper, textiles, glassblowing and ceramics.
CRUISING THE GULF OF SAINT LAWRENCE - a lighthouse on little St. Paul’s Island is a stark reminder of days gone by as you sail past this infamous old shipwreck site, known as the graveyard of the gulf, on your way through the Cabot Strait and into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. So huge is the gulf that half of Canada’s 10 provinces have a coastal connection to it. Perhaps that’s not surprising, considering that it’s the world’s largest estuary and fed all the way from the Great Lakes 1,200 kilometers (750 miles) away.
CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI - the capital of Canada’s smallest province, Prince Edward Island, as well as its largest city with fewer than 35,000 residents. Victorian houses and buildings and great parks are waiting to be explored. The Birthplace of Confederation, it was here, mostly at Province House, that an 1864 conference led to the creation of the Dominion of Canada. Downtown Charlottetown includes the lovely Victoria Row, which becomes a pedestrian mall each summer, and other historic buildings, some of which are now museums. Nearby Prince Edward Island National Park is home to white-sand beaches and hiking and biking trails—plus fans can see the house and farm that inspired the beloved book Anne of Green Gables.
ST. JOHN'S, NFLD - Long before there was a permanent town, established around 1630, British fishermen would set up camp here in the summer. To this day the harbor remains the center of the city, with its oldest buildings and streets - including Water Street, the oldest street in North America - nearby. The rest of St. John’s sits on hills around the harbor, which has led to frequent comparisons to San Francisco. The tallest, Signal Hill, is one of St. John’s most famous sights with its panoramic views. While the city shines at a distance, it is also in the details that it charms visitors, with its houses painted in jelly-bean hues and cozy restaurants and pubs that provide relief from Atlantic breezes.
SAINT PIERRE and MIQUELON, FRANCE - a French archipelago south of the Canadian island of Newfoundland. Sparsely populated Miquelon-Langlade island contains the Grand Barachois lagoon, home to seabirds and seals. The tiny French island of St-Pierre & Miquelon are the last remnants of the former colonial territory of New France. Enjoy the uniquely French architecture, cafes and people.
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CAD $3,610 / person for double occupancy
CAD $6711 / person for solo occupancy
*** LOW DEPOSIT UNTIL DECEMBER 4, 2025 ***
DEPOSIT OF ONLY CAD $144 / person secures your cabin!
Final payment not due until February 14, 2027
CLICK HERE for details of the Volendam Cruise Ship
Reach out today for details and to apply your deposit on this incredible cruise!
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