From the chic boutiques of Montreal to the gannets’ cries on the far shores of Gaspé, this 10 day Québec tour explores the diverse joys of the province. Enjoy three Fairmont properties – The Queen Elizabeth in Montreal; Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu in Charlevoix; and the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac, itself a symbol of Old Quebec. Visit the shrine at St. Anne de Beaupre. Travel via overnight train on VIA Rail’s Chaleur to the Gaspe Region. This tour includes visits to 4 Economuseums, devoted to preserving cultural heritage and handcrafts.

Day 1: Arrive Montreal, Quebec
Tour Begins
 
Day 2: Montreal - VIA Rail
Embark on a panoramic sightseeing tour of Montreal, viewing the gorgeous Notre Dame Cathedral. Stroll the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal. This afternoon, climb aboard VIA Rail's Chaleur. Relax as you travel by train overnight toward the Gaspe Peninsula.
 
Day 3: VIA Rail - Gaspe Region - Perce
This morning you wind past coastlines and fishing villages, arriving in the Gaspe Peninsula. Visit the Micmac Indian Village and learn about the culture and way of life of this tribe in the 17th century, including a presentation on their historic tools and habitats. Continue to the seaside town of Perce.
 
Day 4: Bonaventure Island - Gaspe Region - Perce
This morning, visit one of the best-preserved general stores in Canada, with oak shelves stocked with authentic merchandise. Locals in period costumes tell stories about the rich fishing heritage of Gaspe. Depart on a cruise, sailing around the famous Perce Rock, which was carved by the tides. Circle Bonaventure Island for a once-in-a- lifetime view of the largest gannet colony in the world! Disembark on the island if you choose.
 
Day 5: Perce - Forillon National Park - Rimouski
Visit Forillon National Park at the farthest reach of the Gaspe Peninsula. Its majestic landscape is carved out of the sea, cliffs and mountains. Continue to the quaint fishing village of Rimouski.
 
Day 6: Rimouski - Whale Watching - Pointe-au-Pic
Depart Rimouski and approach the banks of the mighty St. Lawrence River and Baie-Ste-Catherine to embark on a whale-watching expedition. Discover one of the most beautiful whale watching sites as a naturalist guide introduces you to the many species of marine mammals in the St. Lawrence River. On the other side of the St. Lawrence, continue to the Charlevoix region and the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, your home for the next two nights.
 
Day 7: Charlevoix Region
Explore the Charlevoix region, renowned for awe-inspiring landscapes that have won the hearts of artists for hundreds of years. Visit the ECONOMUSEUM Laiterie Charlevoix and learn about the process of turning milk into cheese; sample some of their products, among the best in the region! Visit Baie-Saint-Paul, one of the oldest towns in Quebec, boasting two-hundred-year-old houses, art galleries and boutiques. After some leisure time, board a ferry to L'isle-aux-Coudres, an island in the St. Lawrence. Visit the ECONOMUSEUM Verger Pedneault, an award-winning orchard, and learn about the history of apples, techniques of harvesting and production that result in products including apple butter, hard cider and iced wines. Another ECONOMUSEUM on the island, Les Moulins de l'isle-aux-Coudres, boasts beautifully restored 19th century watermills and the miller's house. See the old way of grinding wheat with grindstones.
 
Day 8: Pointe-au-Pic - Quebec City
Journey south through Quebec. Visit the Musee de l'abeille, the ECONOMUSEUM of honey. An exhibition reveals how honey was once gathered and how beekeeping has changed through the ages. See bees at work in glass-enclosed hives and sample mead produced on-site. Arrive in Quebec and the majestic Fairmont Château Frontenac, your home for the next two nights.
 
Day 9: Quebec City
This morning, enjoy breakfast at a sugar shack nestled in the Quebec countryside. Learn about the traditions of maple syrup-making and enjoy sampling many traditional foods made with it. Try a favorite regional treat - maple taffy in the snow! Later, experience the history of Old and New Quebec with a fascinating sightseeing tour. Your tour includes the Parliament, the St. Louis Arch and Place Royale, a UNESCO World Heritage site inside the old walled city. Enjoy leisure time to explore Quebec…perhaps take one of the horse-drawn carriage rides. Enjoy a farewell dinner in Quebec to toast an unforgettable vacation.
 
Day 10: Quebec City
Tour Ends

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INCLUSIONS HIGHLIGHTS & EXPERIENCES

9 Nights Accommodations
9 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners
Whale Watching Cruise
Sugar Shack
Beekeeping Demonstration
Micmac Indian Village
Services of a professional tour manager
Bag handling from hotel to hotel
 
Hotels used for the tour:
Night 1 - Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Montreal, QC
Night 2 - Via Rail Chaleur, Toronto, ON
Nights 3 & 4 - Riotel Perce, Perce, QC
Night 5 - Hotel Rimouski, Rimouski, QC
Nights 6 & 7 - Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, Pointe-au-Pic, QC
Nights 8 & 9 - Fairmont Chateau Frontenac, Quebec City, QC
On some dates alternative hotels may be used.

Tour Highlights:
Montreal, VIA Rail's Chaleur, Perce, Bonaventure Island Whale Watching Cruise, Charlevoix, Quebec City
 
Tour Experiences:
Spend two nights in the incomparable Fairmont Chateau Frontenac and soak in the European style and grandeur.
Relive the nostalgia of a bygone era as you travel via overnight train on VIA Rail's Chaleur.
Visit Bonaventure Island and witness thousands of gannets, the largest known colony in the world.
Enjoy two nights at the regal Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, towering majestically over the Charlevoix region.

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Availability is limited and reservations are on a first come, first serve basis. Payment must be received no later than 15 days prior to departure. Prices are subject to change. Children under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult. 

$65 
City: Quebec City, QC  
Ride a panoramic elevator to the 29th floor of the Loews Le Concorde Hotel, where you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch at L’Astral, Quebec City’s only revolving restaurant. Known for its award winning cuisine, L’Astral rotates to provide complete views of the city and the surrounding countryside, the Plains of Abraham and the Laurentian Mountains. After lunch, drive along the “Old King's Road”— Le Chemin du Roy — which hugs the Cote de Beaupre and winds through picturesque villages on the banks of the St. Lawrence. This is the oldest road in Canada, dating back to 1737. The homes and structures along the route are evocative of Normandy and Brittany in the north of France. Stop and see where the Montmorency River plunges 272 feet off the Canadian Shield. Rising 98 feet higher than Niagara, the Montmorency Falls are particularly striking in winter when the spray freezes on the rock faces and builds an ever-growing mountain of ice at the bottom, affectionately called the “sugar loaf.”

Your transportation is included.  
Please note a minimum of 15 passengers is required.   
Duration: approximately 5 hour(s).  

$50 
City: Quebec City, QC  
Tonight, indulge in three fabulous courses during dinner at a local restaurant in the heart of Old Quebec. Relax after dinner with a tour of the historic city by night. Enjoy romantic views of the illuminated architecture, including Parliament and the iconic Porte Saint-Louis, one of the main gates of the old city. Travel the cobblestone streets in the evening light and sit back as you behold Old Quebec in a new light.    

Your transportation is included.  
Please note a minimum of 10 passengers is required.   
Duration: approximately 3.5 hour(s).  

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