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Our 24-hour bilingual Tour Director will meet us at the airport and remain with us throughout our French language immersion tour until our final airport departure. We will have use of a private coach and driver while touring for the next four days.
WendakeBefore arriving at our hotel in Québec City, we will stop in Wendake. Wendake is the current name for the Huron-Wendat reserve a short distance north of Québec City. This was formerly known as Village-des-Hurons or "Huron Village". Its inhabitants are the predominantly Catholic descendants of Hurons, displaced from their original homeland near Midland, Ontario through war with the Iroquois in 1650. The exact location of the village has shifted several times before coming to stand at the modern-day site (Jeune-Lorette) in 1697. The mostly non-Huron suburb of L'Ancienne-Lorette stands on the former Wendat site.
Huron Indigenous villageExplore the Huron Traditional Site, an authentic recreation of a Québec Indigenous village, offering a unique opportunity to discover the culture and way of life of Hurons, both past and present.
Québec CityQuébec City sits along the Saint Lawrence River in Canada's mostly French-speaking Québec province. Dating to 1608, it has a fortified colonial core, Vieux-Québec and Place Royale, with stone buildings and narrow streets. This area features the towering Château Frontenac Hotel; imposing Citadel of Québec; and the cobblestone streets, bistros, and boutiques of the Petit-Champlain district.
Dinner in a local restaurantEnjoy an evening meal with your group.
Daily Reflection and Group DiscussionJohn Dewey once said, "We do not learn from experience, we learn from reflecting on experience." On every evening of the program, we will set time aside to update our Reflection Journal and share thoughts and impressions that have come up during the day.
Breakfast will be provided in a local restaurant.
City tourTake a City Tour of Québec, the only fortified city in North America. The tour includes sights such as Château Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace, the Battlefields, Place Royale, Quartier Petit Champlain, Parliament Hill, La Citadelle, and much more.
Martello TowerExperience the daily military life of a British soldier in Québec City as you become a soldat de la tour at the Martello Tower.
Free timeYou will have some free time to explore along La Grande Allée.
Vieille CapitaleStroll through one of the oldest neighborhoods of "La Vieille Capitale" to see the Jardin Saint-Roch and the Îlot Fleurie, an urban art park and trendy outdoor show venue.
Sugar ShackFor a sweet treat, visit a traditional Sugar Shack, where maple syrup is made. View demonstrations of the syrup-making equipment and explanations about the process that turns tree sap into syrup.
Dinner in a local restaurantEnjoy an evening meal with your group.
Breakfast will be provided in a local restaurant.
ParliamentVisit the National Assembly Parliament Building. Learn about Québec’s history and the proceedings of its parliamentary institutions as well as the Second Empire-style architecture of the Parliament Building and the many works of art it houses.
Scavenger huntPut on your thinking caps! You're about to embark on our legendary fact-finding mission in Old Québec. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, where your history, language, and cardio skills are put to the test.
Galeries de la CapitaleLet's go to the mall! This is an awesome place to practice your French.
Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-BeaupréVisit the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré set along the Saint Lawrence River in Québec. This important Catholic sanctuary receives about half-a-million pilgrims each year. St. Anne is known for performing many miracles, and people from all around the world come to visit the Basilica. Legend has it that one of the builders of the Basilica was lame and had to rely on crutches; when he finished working on the church, he was able to walk freely. Pillars in the front entrance are covered in crutches from people who are rumored to have been miraculously cured.
L'Atelier ParéTom Caribou, Le Loup-Garou, La Chasse Galerie, Ti-Pit Vallerand! Discover some of Quebec's most famous legends and stories during your visit to l'Atelier Paré, the woodcarving shop.
Montmorency FallsSee the spectacular Montmorency Falls, which plunge from a height of 272 ft. The falls, which were named by Samuel de Champlain for his patron, the Duke of Montmorency, are 98 ft. higher than those at Niagara Falls, and are surrounded by the provincial Parc de la Chute-Montmorency. Walk across the suspension bridge above the thundering falls.
Dinner in a local restaurantEnjoy an evening meal with your group.
Free timeTime on your own to explore in Place Royale and le Quartier du Petit Champlain.
Evening workshopParticipate in a French-Canadian legends theatre workshop.
Breakfast will be enjoyed at the hotel.
Museum of CivilizationVisit the architecturally imposing Musée de la civilisation (Museum of Civilization). Permanent and temporary exhibitions are held at the museum, usually related to humanities, and virtual exhibitions are also available. The institution additionally hosts Quartier des Découvertes (Discovery Zone), geared towards children and offers other services such as guided visits, a French-America reference center, shows, souvenir boutiques, a cafeteria, and a leisure room.
Free timeSpend some free time discovering the charm of Québec City or simply relaxing on the terrace of one of the many street cafés.
Scavenger huntReady to really put your French language vocabulary and skills to the test? Partake in our Grocery Scavenger Hunt in a local grocery store.
Dinner in a local restaurantEnjoy an evening meal with your group.
Sourire!Strike a pose! Take a group photo in front of the Château Frontenac.
Improv comedyAre you ready to get witty and laugh your socks off? We sure hope so, because soon you'll become the star in an Improv Game Show - à la Québécoise!
Final Reflection and Discussion SessionThis evening, we make the final entries in our Reflection Journal and share some of the most significant observations and perspectives that have taken shape in the course of our French language immersion tour. We will also discuss how these insights may be most relevant for us all as we return home.
Our rewarding and enjoyable French language immersion tour comes to an end as our Tour Director accompanies us to the airport on our final day.
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