Nfld. FF 1041 C Rare. ARliE STEAmSHIP compady

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1 I Nfld. FF 1041 C Rare ARliE STEAmSHIP compady

2 * * * * to Come to Labrador, Newfoundland, and the Ii ttle l(.nown ports of the St. Lawrence Gulf this summer. The Clarke Steamship Company, Ltd., has arranged a series of cruises from Montreal to this fascinating country during the sunshine months of June, July, August and September. These cruises have been designed to include the most interesting regions surrounding the Great Gulf, and on both the North and South shores of the St. Lawrence River. In all the comfort and luxury of the cruise ship New Northland, built especially for the St. Lawrence service, or on the popular coastwise steamer Gaspesia, you will travel the pioneer trails to these relatively unexplored lands. See a new setting to life and an entirely different civilization. The hardships and exposure that were experienced by the early visitors to t11is country are no more, you can see it all from your decl(. chair and conduct your own exploring party at the many ports visited.

3 PHOTO BY F. C. SEARS A safe harbor in the Labrador. With its rugged cliffs, illlposing fjords, great forests, and rushthis country is very silllilar to rivers Norway. You are illlpressed with a sense of vastness and space up here which is refreshing and invigorating. "

4 FHOTO BY f. C. SEARS Sir Wilfr ed Grenfell, the faidous Labrador Doctor, and a friend, assisting in the great work of charting the harbours and hays of the extensive Labrador coast line. This work IS still Ill progress as Inuch of the coast IS unexplored.

5 PHOTO BY F. C. SEARS A safe harbor in the Labrador. With its rugged cliffs, imposing fjords, great forests, and rushing rivers this country is very similar to Norway. You are impressed with a sense of vastness and space up here which is refreshing and invigorating. Scenes like the two pictured above are C 1 tourist paths. The Labrador country is uns: evenings under the Northern lights, the sea air combine to furnish a marvelous to:

6 FHOTO BY F. C. SEARS ertainly not a common sight on the usual poiled by the march of civilization. The cool bright sunny days, the salty tang of the IllC for both mind and body. Sir Wilfred Grenfell, the famous Labrador Doctor, and a friend, assisting in the great work of charting the harbours and bays of the extensive Labrador coast line. This work is still in progress as much of the coast 18 unexplored.

7 Scenes like the two pictured above are certainly not a common sight on the usual tourist paths. The Labrador country is unspoiled by the march of civilization. The cool evenings under the Northern lights, the bright sunny days, the salty tang of the sea air combine to furnish a marvelous tonic for both mind and body.

8 S. S. New Northland at Harrington. Labrador A launch party on the Humber, Ne~vfoundland The great Saguenay River Labrador Indians lll their native kayaks Perce village and the jamous Perce Rock

9 J THE LAST WILDERNESS Many of the ports visited on a Labrador Cruise are truly ttoutposts of civilization." And it is always a source of interest to the visitor to learn something of the lives of the hardy inhabitants-white, Indian and Eskimo-of this rugged country. THE GRENFELL MEDICAL ASSN. Many of these ports are Mission posts of the Grenfell Medical Association. Passengers have ample opportunity to visit the schools, hospitals, handicraft shops and see the people at work on the characteristic toys and hooked rugs which are dispatched to many world points. ACCESSIBLE FOR A FEW GOLDEN WEEKS EACH YEAR The ships of the Clarke Steamship Company are always a welco~e sight to the people of the Northern Coast. With the exception of an occasional airplane the inhabitants are cut off from all means of communication with the rest of the world for many months of the year. During the winter their only means of transportation is by dog team. THE HOSPITALITY OF OLD FRENCH CANADA Both the New Northland and Gaspesia touch at many ports on the Gaspe Coast. Places which played an important role in the history of early _(:anada. Settlements of the early inhabitants, ports discovered by Jacques Cartier, where the quaint customs of those early days still predominate. The Gaspesia also covers charming Summerside and Charlottetown in Prince Edward Island and spends a day at beautiful Pictou in Nova Scotia.... AND YOU GO IN LUXURIOUS C OMFORT The S. S. New Northland is an ideal cruise ship. All outside roomy cabins, large public rooms, wide decks for games and promenading, well appointed dining room, and verandah cafe. During the summer the ship carries a dance orchestra. Also, the ship carries a wine and beer license. The Gaspesia is a comfortable ship of the coastal trader type, offering excellent service and cuisine to a limited number of passengers. y The large beautifully appointed dining saloon Th--= --., e s121okin groom. is a With its c Popular oa1 burn. rendezvou;ng fireplace

10 Summary of CLARl{E STEAMSHIP COMPANY 1933 CRUISES S. EW ORTHLAND 14-DA Y CRUISES Sailing from Montreal on Mondays-July 10th and 24th, August 7th and 21st, September 4th. These de luxe cruises on a luxurious ship cover Quebec, the Gaspe Coast, Newfoundland, the Straits of Belle Isle and Labrador, returning via the North Shore, the Saguenay River and Murray Bay. RATES from Montreal $ and up from Quebec and up 10-DA Y CRUISE Sailing Friday, June 30th. This cruise also covers Quebec, the Gaspe Coast, Newfoundland and Canadian Labrador, returning via the No~th Shore and the Saguenay. RA TES from Montreal $85.00 and up from Quebec and up 12-DA Y CRUISES Sailing from Montreal, Tuesday, June 20th, and every second Tuesday thereafter. A series. of inexpensive cruises in the informal atmosphere of a comfortable coastal-trading steamer covering the Gaspe Coast, Anticosti Island, Prince Edward Island and Picton, Nova Scotia. RA TES from Montreal $80.00 from Quebec For large illustrated folder and full information apply to your local agent or to CL RI E STE l HI C01 19 Dominion Square Building Montreal LOCAL AGENT SHARP'S TRAVEL SERVICE 83 Yonge Street TORONTO