BOSTON TO QUEBEC ABOARD THE MS VICTORY II

May 16 to 28, 2019

a program of the stanford alumni association Next spring, cruise the pristine shorelines of New England and the Canadian Maritimes aboard the MS Victory II to the St. Lawrence River and Quebec City, viewing some of ’s most breathtaking coastal scenery along the way. But that’s just for starters! During our voyage, we’ll also stop at some of New England’s most lauded art museums with art historian Bryan Wolf; bask in the ambience of times past on , whose landscapes and towns inspired A. L. Montgomery to write Anne of Green Gables; watch one of the most diverse gatherings of whales in the world at the mouth of Saguenay Fjord on the St. Lawrence River; and stroll the cobblestoned streets of Quebec’s Old City that evoke old-world Europe at every turn. Join us!

BRETT S. THOMPSON, ’83, DIRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY HALIFAX CITADEL, Highlights MARVEL at the works EXPERIENCE the EXPLORE historic Halifax THRILL at the sight of of American masters at the beauty of New England and visit the picturesque humpback, minke and fin Portland Museum of Art and Eastern ’s maritime village of Peggy’s whales feeding in the waters and view the vast collections coasts in spring while Cove in Nova Scotia. of the St. Lawrence River of Boston’s Museum of calling on seaside towns near Tadoussac. Fine Arts. inaccessible to large ships.

PORTLAND, Stanford Faculty Leader

BRYAN WOLF served as the founding co-director of the Stanford Arts Initiative and has written extensively about the intersections of American art and literature. Originally a professor of American studies and English at Yale University, he joined the art and art history department at Stanford in 2002. Bryan was a strong proponent of Stanford’s arts district and served as a mentor to students across campus who were engaged with the arts and American culture. Professor Wolf’s lectures during our program will cover such topics as the ways artists contributed to—and “The educational occasionally demurred from—the war for independence; the seascapes of Winslow Homer; the presentations stories of award-winning Canadian writer Alistair MacLeod; and encounters between whales and humans, from Moby-Dick to the illustrations of artist Rockwell Kent.

were memorable— — Jeanette and William Hayden Jones Professor, art and art history pertinent and full department, Stanford University, 2002–2014 — Co-director, Stanford Arts Initiative, 2006–2011 of details only — Violet Andrews Whittier Fellow, Stanford Humanities Center, 2005 enthusiastic — Chair, American Studies Program, Yale University, 1997–2000 — BA, 1969, Rice University experts provide.” — MAR, 1971, Yale Divinity School — PhD, American studies, 1977, Yale University LINDA KELLEY, ALONG THE NEW ENGLAND COAST, 2015

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SATURDAY, MAY 18 TUESDAY, MAY 21 wide array of interesting shops BOSTON / GLOUCESTER LUNENBURG, NOVA and historic properties. Visit Itinerary EMBARK SCOTIA, CANADA the famed, star-shaped Halifax Depart mid-morning for Our first Canadian port of call Citadel, also called Fort George, Gloucester on Boston’s North is Lunenburg in Nova Scotia. THURSDAY, MAY 16 built by British military in the Shore. After a look at the Cape Established by the British in HOME / BOSTON, 1700s to protect the harbor. The Ann Museum and the Fisherman’s 1753, Lunenburg remains one MASSACHUSETTS, U.S. Halifax Museum of the Atlantic Memorial, enjoy a casual lunch. of the Canadian Maritimes’ Travel independently to Boston, offers a fascinating glimpse into Embark our ship in the late most charming villages, whose one of America’s oldest and most Nova Scotia’s maritime heritage. afternoon. MS VICTORY II (B,L,D) Old Town is one of two urban historic cities, founded in 1630. Drive along the craggy shoreline neighborhoods in Canada Meet fellow participants and to Peggy’s Cove, one of the SUNDAY, MAY 19 designated as a UNESCO World staff at this evening’s welcome loveliest maritime villages in Nova PORTLAND, MAINE Heritage site (Quebec’s Old City reception. WESTIN COPLEY Scotia. MS VICTORY II (B,L,D) SQUARE Portland’s historic waterfront is the other, which we also visit combines active fishing wharves near the end of our voyage). with warehouses, shops and THURSDAY, MAY 23 FRIDAY, MAY 17 On our guided walk, stroll past CANSO CANAL museums. Visit the Portland BOSTON the brightly colored buildings As we sail toward Charlottetown Museum of Art, with its superb This morning visit the Isabella adorning downtown. Stop at on Prince Edward Island, our Winslow Homer collection, plus Stewart Gardner Museum, the Fisheries Museum of the ship navigates through the Strait works by such other American built in 1903 in the style of a Atlantic to learn more about the of Canso. Approximately 16.5 painters as Andrew Wyeth and 15th-century Venetian palace seafaring life. Check out local miles long and averaging just 2 John Marin. Head to Casco Bay to house Gardner’s superb fishing artifacts and take in the miles wide, this strait divides the to view Portland Head Light, the collection of Renaissance art. aquarium’s 6,000-gallon viewing from Cape oldest lighthouse in Maine, first lit The museum was the target of an tank. After lunch, take a scenic Breton Island. Enjoy views of the in 1791 with 16 whale oil lamps. infamous heist in 1990. Thirteen drive around Mahone Bay, magnificent landscape from our works were stolen, including a MS VICTORY II (B,L,D) famous for its picturesque natural ship. MS VICTORY II (B,L,D) Vermeer valued at $200 million beauty and for being the home MONDAY, MAY 20 and Rembrandt’s only known port of Nova Scotia’s largest FRIDAY, MAY 24 AT SEA seascape, and have never been fishing fleet. MS VICTORY II (B,L,D) CHARLOTTETOWN, recovered. After lunch, continue Gather for lectures and enjoy the PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND amenities aboard our ship as we to Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts, WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 Located on Prince Edward Island, known internationally for its vast make our way to Nova Scotia, HALIFAX Canada’s smallest and most collections of American, European one of the three provinces that We spend today exploring charming province, Charlottetown and Asian masterpieces—some make up the Canadian Maritimes Halifax, capital of Nova Scotia. showcases a wealth of natural 450,000 works that make it one (Prince Edward Island and New Absorb the local flavors and lively beauty and history. Early in the of the most comprehensive art Brunswick are the other two). street scenes as we stroll down day, board coaches portside and MS VICTORY II (B,L,D) museums in the world. WESTIN Spring Garden Road, home to a follow the historic trail walked by COPLEY SQUARE (B,L) delegates to the conference in PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

QUEBEC CITY FANEUIL HALL, BOSTON

1864, which led to the Canadian SUNDAY, MAY 26 waters of the St. Lawrence. of French-speaking Canada. Enjoy Confederation in 1867 that TADOUSSAC, QUEBEC These marine mammals, which walking the charming cobblestone united the British colonies of Today, while en route to Quebec include several species of dolphins, streets of Old Quebec as we stop Canada, Nova Scotia and New City, spend some time watching plus beluga, minke, fin, humpback, at historic landmarks and linger Brunswick. Visit Charlottetown’s for whales when our ship arrives at sperm and blue whales—the in famous gardens. Gather for delightful city center in the that point where the St. Lawrence latter being the largest animals a farewell cocktail reception afternoon. MS VICTORY II (B,L,D) River meets the outflow of the on the planet, swim up into the tonight aboard ship before Saguenay Fjord near the village mouth of Saguenay Fjord to dinner. MS VICTORY II (B,L,D) SATURDAY, MAY 25 of Tadoussac. The spot is one of feed. MS VICTORY II (B,L,D) AT SEA / ST. LAWRENCE the most exciting whale-watching TUESDAY, MAY 28 RIVER sites in the world. Between May MONDAY, MAY 27 MONTREAL / Enjoy a full day relaxing aboard and October of each year, up to QUEBEC CITY DISEMBARK / U.S. ship or participating in our lecture 13 species of cetaceans make Spend today discovering the many Disembark in Montreal and program as we cruise north up their way upriver from the Atlantic charms of Quebec City, the oldest transfer to the airport for around , then west Ocean to become temporary walled city in North America, flights home. (B) to the mouth of the St. Lawrence residents in the salty, food-filled founded in 1608 and at the heart River. MS VICTORY II (B,L,D)

MS Victory II Program Cost* The brand-new Victory II is an agile and intimate ship that easily Rates are per person, based on double or single navigates tranquil bays and hidden ports where larger ships cannot occupancy as noted. go. The ship’s modern design includes spacious open air lounges Double Single** with generous windows. The onboard amenities are top of the Category D $10,995 $16,595 line and environmentally sensitive. A crew of 84 serves up to 202 Deck 1, 134 sq. ft., 2 twin beds guests. There is free Wi-Fi in public areas, a pillow menu, afternoon or 1 queen bed tea and a pre-dinner cocktail hour. The ship has elevator service to all four decks, which include an observation deck, comfortable Category C $11,995 – Decks 2 & 3, 136 sq. ft., 2 twin beds lounges, a salon/spa and a sports/exercise deck. A medical doctor or 1 queen bed is on board and at passengers’ disposal. Category B $12,995 $19,895 Deck 3, 138 sq. ft., 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed

Category AA $13,295 – Deck 4, 134 sq. ft., 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed

Owner’s Suite $14,695 – Deck 3, 312 sq. ft., 1 queen bed & 1 sofa bed, sitting area, private terrace

*Stanford Alumni Association nonmembers add $300 per person. **Single accommodations may be limited to as few as 4 cabins.

BUILT: 2004; REFURBISHED 2017 REGISTRY: BAHAMAS BEAM: 49 FEET LENGTH: 299 FEET Deck 1 Deck 2 Deck 3 Deck 4 Deck 5 CRUISING SPEED: 13 KNOTS

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DATES Deposit & Final Payment arrangements and exercise every May 16 to 28, 2019 (13 days) A $1,000-per-person deposit is care possible in doing so. However, required to reserve space for this we can assume no liability for SIZE program. Sign up online at alumni. injury, damage, loss, accident, This program can accommodate 42 participants. Single accom- stanford.edu/trip?maritimes2019 delay or irregularity in connection modations are extremely limited; please call for availability. or call the Travel/Study office at with the service of any automobile, (650) 725-1093. Final payment is motor coach, launch or any other Note that the MS Victory II has a capacity of 202 passengers, due 120 days prior to departure. conveyance used in carrying and Stanford Travel/Study will occupy just a portion of the As a condition of participation, all out this program or for the acts cabins on board. 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BOSTON TO QUEBEC ABOARD THE MS VICTORY II

May 16 to 28, 2019

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“Wonderful exploration of the artists and history of the area, the fishing and whaling industries, and the fabulous schooners that sailed those seas.” LYNNAE EVANS, MA ’70, MA ’71, ALONG THE NEW ENGLAND COAST, 2015

PEGGY’S COVE, NOVA SCOTIA