North America & Canada

The St Lawrence River in Canada is of vital geographic and economic importance as it connects the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean, and also forms part of the international boundary between Ontario Province, Canada, and New York State in the USA. Its length from Lake Ontario to mouth is 1200km. It is a very popular cruising destination, as with seven locks in its portion of the Seaway it provides delightful calm-water cruising between fascinating, interesting, safe and secure ports. Read more about St Lawrence River, Canada

Norfolk is located in the metro area called Hampton Roads, in the state of Virginia. It is a port city with the world's largest Naval base and a large shipping presence. The city has a long history as a strategic military and transportation point. Read more about Norfolk, USA

Jacksonville, in the state of Florida on the east coast of USA, is situated on the St Johns River about 20 km upstream from the Atlantic. This metropolis is Florida's largest city set in a particularly amiable location. Tourism is life in Jacksonville, mainly due to its impressive year-round beaches and coastline. Read more about Jacksonville, FL, USA

Jacksonville, in the state of Florida on the east coast of USA, is situated on the St Johns River about 20 km upstream from the Atlantic. This metropolis is Florida's largest city set in a particularly amiable location. Tourism is life in Jacksonville, mainly due to its impressive year-round beaches and coastline. Read more about Jacksonville, FL, USA

Fort Lauderdale is a city on the Atlantic coast of the U.S. in the state of Florida. As well as being a major yachting centre, it has a large and intricate canal system that results in its also being known as the ‘Venice of America’. Read more about Fort Lauderdale, USA