Montreal and Quebec 6 days 5 nights hotel

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1 Day 1: Montreal and Quebec 6 days 5 nights hotel Board the bus and prepare for departure Depart for your hotel. Highway stop for lunch on own. ETA at the hotel. Time to check in and freshen up for dinner. Page 1 Begin walking to Chez Suzette or equivalent restaurant, subject to availability. Dinner at Chez Suzette or equivalent restaurant. Explore Downtown Montreal. Take in the evening nightlife in one of the most culturally diverse cities in all of Canada. Stroll down the gorgeous Saint Paul Street, walk through the Old Port, visit the Place d Armes and admire the beautiful Notre Dame Basilica as the students take in the epitome of French culture in Montreal. Return to your hotel for the evening and relax. Day 2: 8:00 Continental breakfast at the hotel. 9:30 Depart for St. Joseph s Oratory Approximately 30 minutes of driving time depending upon traffic. 10:00 ETA for a Guided Tour of St. Joseph s Oratory. 11:30 Depart for Montreal Eaton Centre. Approximately 20 minutes of driving time depending upon traffic. 12:00 ETA at the Eaton Centre for lunch on own. A part of the Underground City, this mall is the perfect place to witness the hustle and bustle of everyday Montreal life and grab a quick bite. 1:00 Depart for The Montreal Tower. Approximately 30 minutes of driving time. 1:30 ETA for a Guided tour of Olympic Stadium Discover the tradition dating back decades and showing the evolution of Canadian Olympic competition. The duration of the guided tour is usually 30 minutes. Upon returning from the guided tour, the group will be able to visit the exhibition Since

2 Page on their own, which requires generally 20 or 30 additional minutes. Expected duration of full activity is 1 hour. 2:30 Depart for Botanical Gardens. Approximately 10 minutes of driving time depending upon traffic 3:00 ETA for a Guided Tour of Botanical Gardens. Dive into this floral storybook land that boasts 22,000 different species in 30 outdoor venues, including very realistic, giant garden sculptures. This magical walk will offer a great opportunity to have language exercises accompany the activities in nature. 4:30 Depart for Sugar Shack, or an equivalent restaurant, subject to availability. Approximately 1 hours of driving time depending upon traffic 5:30 Dinner at Sugar Shack or an equivalent restaurant. Experience traditional French-Canadian food and cultural demonstrations as you partake in a delicious meal. 7:00 Depart for Downtown Montreal. 8:00 Explore Downtown Montreal. Day 3: 8:00 Continental breakfast at the hotel. 9:00 Depart for Notre Dame Basilica 9:30 Self-guided tour of the Basilica A masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture, Notre-Dame Basilica was built between 1824 and The magnificent interior in wood and the boldly modern design of the Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Coeur Chapel, captivate hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Paintings, sculptures and stained-glass windows illustrate biblical passages as well as 350 years of parish history. 11:00 Depart for the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. 11:30 Self guided tour of the Art Museum. Enjoy a self-guided tour of Montreal s largest and Canada s more prominent museum. Founded in 1860 as the Art Association of Montreal by a group of Montreal art collectors and patrons, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) was one of the first museums in North America to build up an encyclopedic collection worthy of the name. It now numbers over 41,000 works from Antiquity to today, making it unique in Canada. 12:30 Depart for Golden Square Mile 1:00 Time for shopping, sightseeing, and lunch on own

3 Page 3 There are several eateries in this neighborhood and it is within walking distance from the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. 2:30 Depart for Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium. 3:00 Entrance to the Planetarium. The Montreal Planetarium - launched originally in 1966 as part of the Montreal Expo - re-opened in 2013 after two years of renewal and upgrading. The new Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium offers visitors a modern, creative way to experience the universe by way of two complementary productions in two separate theatres plus permanent and rotating exhibitions all in a funky, futuristic, energy efficient building. 5:00 Depart for Old Port of Montreal. 5:30 Enjoy the rest of your evening at the Old Port. The Old Port of Montreal is the historic port of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It s the perfect place for relaxing, shopping, and enjoying sunny days at the Clock Tower Beach. The area is also home to the Montréal Science Centre and the IMAX TELUS, where you can have fun learning more about the world. Cash out per person for dinner. Return to your hotel for the evening and relax. Day 4: 8:00 Continental breakfast at the hotel. 8:00 Check out of hotel and depart for Traditional Huron Site Approximately 3 hours of driving time depending upon traffic 11:30 ETA for a Guided Tour of Traditional Huron Site Learn about Native American culture as students explore this authentically reconstructed Huron Village Lunch onsite at Village restaurant. 2:00 Depart for a local hotel, such as Hotel Champlain Vieux Québec, subject to availability. Approximately 45 minutes of driving time depending upon traffic 2:45 ETA at the hotel. Time to check in and freshen up 4:00 Explore Old Québec Cash out per person for dinner. 7:15 Depart for Ghost Tour. 7:45 Old Québec Ghost Tour.

4 Page 4 Delve into the rich, spooky history of this beautiful city. Learn more about what may go bump in the night in Quebec City! 8:45 The Ghost Tour ends at Château Frontenac Explore the area on own with parents and enjoy some of the shops and local sites. Return to your hotel for the evening and relax. Day 5: 8:00 Continental breakfast at the hotel. 9:00 Depart for Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré. Approximately 30 minutes of driving time depending upon traffic. 9:30 ETA at St-Anne Basilica. 10:00 Guided Tour of St-Anne Basilica. Walk around and learn about this Catholic shrine which is known for being a location of many miracles for the sick. Hundreds of thousands of people make pilgrimages to this church every year. 11:00 Depart for IGA de Boischatel Grocery Store or an equivalent supermarket. Approximately 30 minutes of driving time depending upon traffic. 11:30 ETA at grocery store for picnic items. Gather up lunch items for the day on own. 12:00 Depart for Montmorency Falls Park. Approximately 5 minutes of driving time depending upon traffic. 12:15 Picnic lunch at Montmorency Falls Park. The Station is the starting point for your visit. Located at the bottom of the waterfall, there is a large glassed-in room with a biew of the waterfall, shop, toilers, Sandwich shop, and ticketing for Cable Cars (purchase on own). Marvel at the natural wonder that is this large waterfall located right next to downtown Quebec. Hike and walk over the suspension bridge. One the other side, there is a great plateau with plenty of room to run around and enjoy a lovely lunch picnic. 3:00 Visit Old Québec. Explore on own with your chaperones and enjoy your last day in Canada by visiting shops and local sites. 6:00 Dinner at a local restaurant. 7:00 Return to your hotel and enjoy the hotel amenities.

5 Day 6: Continental breakfast at the hotel. Check out of hotel and board the bus for departure. Depart for your camp. Highway stop for late lunch on own. Arrive at your camp. Page 5

6 Page 6 CANADA BORDER CROSSINGS: Each passenger traveling must carry the following documents before boarding the bus. (NO photocopy) Two forms of valid identification including a photo ID o Passport o ORIGINAL birth certificate o Green card, valid Visa, or any other proof of residency Letter of consent from parent for travel of a minor child Lead chaperones must carry a trip manifest printed on school letterhead with names of all travelers signed by principal. NOTE: Adults 19 years of age or older may NOT present a birth certificate as their chosen form of identification to cross the border into Canada and back into the United States. Also, non-u.s. citizens are responsible themselves for correct identification required to enter Canada and return to the United States. ANYONE COMING IN TO CANADA ON A PLANE MUST HAVE A VALID PASSPORT