Uncover Grosse-Ile’s secrets with guided tours, meet Nurse Sarah Wade, and trace your ancestry. Book your immersive cruise experience now.
Uncover Grosse-Ile’s secrets with guided tours, meet Nurse Sarah Wade, and trace your ancestry. Book your immersive cruise experience now.
- Grosse Ile and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site - 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”.
- Croisières Lachance - Travel on our boat the Vent des Illes, a superb,…
- Grosse Ile and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site - 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”.
- Croisières Lachance - Travel on our boat the Vent des Illes, a superb, two-deck craft, able to accommodate 170 passengers. The lower deck features a dining room and lounge. On the upper deck, you’ll find the wheelhouse and solarium allowing passengers to admire the beauty of the scenery while remaining inside, sheltered from the sun. For those who prefer the feel of the breeze, an outside walk is perfect for sitting in the fresh air.

- Admission to Parks Canada site
- Guided tour of Gross Ile
- Admission to Parks Canada site
- Guided tour of Gross Ile
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Once shrouded in mystery and inaccessible for many years, Grosse-Ile now reveals its hidden stories. With the guidance of Parks Canada experts, explore this former human quarantine station, which served as a defense against epidemics and a gateway for four million immigrants from 1832 to 1937, and encounter “Nurse Sarah Wade.”
- Select from one of four…
Once shrouded in mystery and inaccessible for many years, Grosse-Ile now reveals its hidden stories. With the guidance of Parks Canada experts, explore this former human quarantine station, which served as a defense against epidemics and a gateway for four million immigrants from 1832 to 1937, and encounter “Nurse Sarah Wade.”
- Select from one of four themed tours during the high season, or enjoy a guided exploration of the three areas during the low season;
- Encounter Nurse Sarah Wade at the quarantine station;
- Discover your ancestors’ names on the memorial;
- Explore the island’s highlights with a Parks Canada guide;
- Delight in a guided cruise led by the Lachance captains.
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.