OPTIONAL POST-CONVENTION TOURS
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1) SUGAR SHACKING IN QUEBEC (Wednesday evening, June 14)
This traditional "Cabane à Sucre," is nestled in a typical maple tree forest, just 45 minutes outside of Montréal. The golden rich maple syrup is produced on the premises. In the rustic atmosphere of a traditional log cabin, savour old-fashioned Quebecois cooking. After touring the maple-syrup-making facilities and the bread oven, enjoy a caribou cocktail by the fire, along with a home-style meal served in a family style, capped off by an evening of folkloric entertainment. A delightful one-of-a kind outing that you’ll never forget!
2) TOUR OF OTTAWA/TREMBLANT (Thursday, June 15 to Sunday, June 18)
| Day 1 : | After a 2-hour motorcoach ride, your post-convention tour begins with a full day in the nation’s capital. Visit some of Ottawa’s many museums, or stroll along Rideau Canal. Dinner and accommodations in Ottawa. |
| Day 2 : | Discover the true nature of the Outaouais Valley with a tour of Gatineau Park. A visit to the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Hull, is a unique way to better understand the history and evolution of our country. Transfer to Montebello in late afternoon. Dinner and accommodations in Montebello. |
| Day 3 : | Spend the morning at leisure followed by lunch at the hotel. In the afternoon, travel through the Laurentian countryside to Mont Tremblant. Free time to explore this deluxe four-season resort. Dinner and accommodations in Mont Tremblant. |
| Day 4 : | After a guided hike in the morning, transfer to Montréal’s Dorval international airport in early afternoon. |
3) TOUR OF QUEBEC/TADOUSSAC (Thursday, June 15 to Monday, June 19)
| Day 1 : | On the first day, take in the scenery as you travel along the south shore of the St. Lawrence River. Stop for lunch along the way and continue your journey to Rivière-du-Loup. Dinner and accommodations in Rivière-du-Loup. |
| Day 2 : | In the morning, ride the ferry to the north shore of the St.Lawrence River (ferry schedule subject to change depending on tides). Transfer to Tadoussac, where you will embark on a thrilling whale-watching cruise, accompanied by an knowlegeable guide. The Gulf of St. Lawrence is the preferred summer feeding ground of discerning whales, owing to its rich and abundant food supply. Dinner and accommodations in Tadoussac. |
| Day 3 : | En route to Québec City, you will visit the magnificent Charlevoix Region. Stop off at the Ste-Anne Falls canyon, then the Montmorency Falls, which are higher than Niagara Falls. A cable-car will take you to the top of the falls. Dinner and accommodations in Québec City. |
| Day 4 : | Québec City is strategically situated on the banks of the St. Lawrence River. In the morning, your guide will show you the city’s main sites and attractions: the Château Frontenac hotel (the city’s landmark), Place Royale and its cobblestone streets, Petit Champlain street, the oldest commercial thoroughfare in North America, and the Plains of Abraham, the most celebrated battlefield in Canadian history. Take a leisurely afternoon to discover the city on your own. Dinner and accommodations in Québec City. |
| Day 5 : | Return to Montréal via the north shore of the St. Lawrence River. Stop along the way for a visit of the Quebec Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions. Continue on to Montréal’s Dorval airport, for your return flight. |
