Québec Activities Nunavik Sept-Îles Québec er Anticosti Riv ce Baie-Comeau en Island wr . La N St Gaspé Matane Saint-Félicien Percé Tadoussac W E Chicoutimi Rimouski La Malbaie Magdalen Atlantic Ocean S Islands Baie-Saint-Paul Rivière-du-Loup Saint-Alexis- des-Monts Québec Tremblant City New Brunswick Gatineau Montréal G Less than 7 hours from the UK and Sherbrooke Nova Scotia Ontario Québec only a 5 hour time difference, USA Québec is closer than you think! experts’ G The Great Outdoors is right next door! Festivals Driving Time Learn more Montréal and Québec City are January – February Montréal Québec City 3 hours www.quebecexperts.com ● Québec City Winter Carnival Complete the Online Travel gateways to wildlife observation, Montréal Tremblant 1h 30 min tips ● Montréal Fête des Neiges Training with its lively videos & luxury wilderness lodges and Montréal Gatineau (Ottawa) 2h15 min February competition and really get to fun outdoor activities. ● Montréal Highlights Festival Montréal/Québec City Saint-Alexis-des-Monts 2 hours know the Province of Québec. Dogsled Race (Charlevoix region) ● Québec City Tadoussac 3 hours G ● Gatineau Winterlude Festival A perfect blend of French and British ● Canadian Ski Marathon Tadoussac Saint-Félicien (Lac-Saint-Jean) 3h 15 min For help & advice cultures, Québec offers fabulous cuisine, (Laurentians/Outaouais regions) Saint-Félicien Québec City 3h 30 min Contact us at June fun shopping and passion for life. Québec City Gaspé 8h 30 min [email protected] ● Canada Formula 1Grand Prix (Montréal) Tel: 020 7924 8030 Gaspé Montréal (via Chaleur Bay) 13h 15 min June-July ● Montréal International Jazz Festival July ● Just For Laughs Comedy Festival (Montréal) All information in this flyer should be reconfirmed and verified prior to travel Approximate time calculated with no stops – ● Québec City Summer Festival dependent on traffic and weather conditions © 2013 Destination Québec TRADE City Breaks Montréal Québec City Travelling by Train, Montréal & Québec City ● Jet boating from the Old Port of ● 400 years old – the only walled city in Montréal North America Boat, Floatplane & Helicopter ● White water rafting on the St Lawrence ● Picturesque cobbled streets VIA Rail operates a regular train service between Montréal and Québec City River’s Lachine Rapids ● Shop on Le Petit Champlain for (3 hours), an overnight service along the Gaspé peninsula from Montréal to ● Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, Québécois arts & crafts Halifax (New Brunswick) and also a local service from Montréal to Saint-Paulin International Jazz Festival, ● Historical walking tours (2 hours) to access Sacacomie Lodge (taxi transfer from station to lodge). Formula 1 Canada Grand Prix ● Visit the Huron-Wendat traditional The Train of Le Massif de Charlevoix is a rail-cruise experience focused on ● Do not miss Cirque du Soleil shows and Native American Village the Charlevoix gastronomy and the region’s countless hidden treasures. visit the Snow Village in winter! ● Stay in an Ice Hotel in Winter Travelling between mountains and seashore, it’s an unforgettable excursion ● Walking and Cycling tours ● UNESCO World Heritage Site from Québec City. ● Historic cobblestone streets of ● Day-excursions: whale watching on the To see Québec in a whole new light, cruise along the St Lawrence River or Old Montréal St Lawrence River and visit the region’s along some of the province's most picturesque lakes and rivers. Enjoy a ● UNESCO City of Design national parks front-row seat for observing marine mammals, birds and island plant life, and discover the magnificent natural and urban landscapes of Québec. To discover Québec from a different angle, view the sites from the top and spot some wildlife in their natural habitat, travelling by s q e a n ́ p e e floatplane from one lodge to another or hopping on a helicopter to admire the autumn colours in the Laurentians are definitely h S c s e © D e 2 unforgettable experiences. v Lodges e t S & Unusual Accommodation © ● Luxury wilderness lodges are easily accessible from both Montréal and Québec City. Motorhome & Fly-Drive ● Accessible by car and sometimes by train, your clients can Sample Itineraries experience the Great Outdoors , stay in a traditional lodge, take part in various activities (winter & summer), enjoy the Motorhome local cuisine and relax in a spa. Cities, national parks, wildlife and Gastronomy & History fly-drive Wildlife fly-drive ● Unusual accommodation available through various regions outdoor activities Gastronomy & history walking tours, Whales, black bears, moose, caribou, and in national parks : lighthouses, tepees, yurts, tree country inns, food & wine tasting beavers, migrating birds houses, huttopia tents, igloos and kayak/canoe camping. Montréal Tremblant Lanaudière region Mauricie region Lac-Saint-Jean Montréal Mauricie region Québec City Laurentides Reserve Saguenay Fjord Charlevoix region Québec City Eastern Townships Saguenay Fjord Gaspésie National Park Québec City Montréal Montréal Gaspé Peninsula Percé Québec City Wildlife Observation Whales – end of May to early October Ski Québec City ski resorts Location: St Lawrence River, Saguenay Fjord and Gaspésie Peninsula – Spot white beluga, humpback, fin, sperm, minke & blue whales Tremblant Stoneham ● A heaven for snowboarders Black Bear – June to September ● Pedestrian Village, ideal for families ● Largest night skiing network in Canada Location: Laurentians National Park, Duchesnay Resort (near Québec City) ● Great ski schools with magic carpets for beginners ● Great après-ski and Montebello (Outaouais region) ● Separate dedicated slopes for boarders and skiers Moose – all year round Varying degrees of difficulty accommodating beginners to advanced skiers ● Mont-Sainte-Anne Location: Jacques-Cartier National Park, Matane National Park in the Gaspésie 95 tree-lined trails with 18-acre park for snowboarders ● ● Part of the Rookie Academy – exclusive training – all year round Caribou ● Night skiing available program for future ski and snowboard instructors Location: Baie-James, Nunavik region, Gaspésie National Park and Grands-Jardins National Park Le Massif de Charlevoix Polar Bear – July and August ● Highest Peak in Eastern North America Location: Nunavik region – Observe polar bears in their natural habitat ● Ski with a view on the mighty St Lawrence River and discover Inuit communities ● Train link from Québec City to Le Massif National Parks Walking & Hiking Winter Experiences ● 27 national parks all boasting an astounding diversity of natural sites From ski resorts to wilderness lodges, there are plenty of and scenery. ultimate winter adventures within easy reach of Montréal ● Parc national de Miguasha – part of UNESCO World Heritage List and Québec City. ● Grands-Jardins and Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie Try ski plus activities including night-skiing, snow shoeing, – part of the Charlevoix World Biosphere Reserve. snowmobiling – a Québec invention – snow rafting and Whether you prefer short or long hikes or to explore breathtakingly dog-sledding. beautiful natural settings at your own pace, scenic vistas and a true Join the festivities at Québec City's Winter Carnival, visit change of scenery are guaranteed! From stroller-friendly trails suitable Montréal’s Snow Village and enjoy cocktails at the Ice Hotel in for family walks to mountain trails for seasoned hikers, the Québec Québec City. national parks network offers nearly 200 long and short trails. (SEPAQ) City Breaks Montréal Québec City Travelling by Train, Montréal & Québec City ● Jet boating from the Old Port of ● 400 years old – the only walled city in Montréal North America Boat, Floatplane & Helicopter ● White water rafting on the St Lawrence ● Picturesque cobbled streets VIA Rail operates a regular train service between Montréal and Québec City River’s Lachine Rapids ● Shop on Le Petit Champlain for (3 hours), an overnight service along the Gaspé peninsula from Montréal to ● Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, Québécois arts & crafts Halifax (New Brunswick) and also a local service from Montréal to Saint-Paulin International Jazz Festival, ● Historical walking tours (2 hours) to access Sacacomie Lodge (taxi transfer from station to lodge). Formula 1 Canada Grand Prix ● Visit the Huron-Wendat traditional The Train of Le Massif de Charlevoix is a rail-cruise experience focused on ● Do not miss Cirque du Soleil shows and Native American Village the Charlevoix gastronomy and the region’s countless hidden treasures. visit the Snow Village in winter! ● Stay in an Ice Hotel in Winter Travelling between mountains and seashore, it’s an unforgettable excursion ● Walking and Cycling tours ● UNESCO World Heritage Site from Québec City. ● Historic cobblestone streets of ● Day-excursions: whale watching on the To see Québec in a whole new light, cruise along the St Lawrence River or Old Montréal St Lawrence River and visit the region’s along some of the province's most picturesque lakes and rivers. Enjoy a ● UNESCO City of Design national parks front-row seat for observing marine mammals, birds and island plant life, and discover the magnificent natural and urban landscapes of Québec. To discover Québec from a different angle, view the sites from the top and spot some wildlife in their natural habitat, travelling by s q e a n ́ p e e floatplane from one lodge to another or hopping on a helicopter to admire the autumn colours in the Laurentians are definitely h S c s e © D e 2 unforgettable experiences. v Lodges e t S & Unusual