Escale Gaspésie has announced it will be among the ports of call chosen by Cunard Line for the Queen Mary II’s St. Lawrence itinerary in 2016.

Stéphane Sainte-Croix, Escale Gaspésie’s Director said in a release that confirmation of the call is an honor to the region and a “major vote of confidence from the industry for our organization and for the port of call.”

“We will make sure we meet their needs and expectations in order to make this stop-over a successful one,” he said.

Along with its inaugural visit to Gaspé on October 7, 2016, the Queen Mary II will make stops in Saguenay,and Québec City during this 2016 St. Lawrence itinerary.