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Details: Québec tour director-led sightseeing
Spirit of Lower Town including l’escalier casse-cou (breakneck stairs,) and Place-Royale and the beautiful Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church. Experience the Old World and see first hand the original habitation of Samuel de Champlain. From Iroquois fur-trading post to UNESCO World Heritage Site, Québec City grew in picturesque leaps and bounds. Have you seen Catch Me If You Can? Maybe you will catch the site where part of the movie was filmed!
Details: Forts-et-Châteaux-Saint-Louis National Historic Site guided visit
Forts and Châteaux-Saint-Louis National Historic Site is a well-hidden secret. Located under the Dufferin Terrace in Old Quebec City, it reveals the remains of the residence and seat of power of the French and British governors from 1620 to 1834. Immerse yourself in more than 200 years of colonial history of diplomacy. Accompanied by a guide, explore the archeological remains and discover this place where important decisions once marked North America.
Details: Tour Director led Plains of Abraham battlefield re-enactment
The site of many clashes for supremacy between the French and British Empires, the Plains of Abraham is the scene of the 1759 Conquest, which changed the fate of North America. Your Tour Director will discuss the events that took place on September 13, 1759. Then you will be divided into two teams representing the troops of Generals Wolfe and Montcalm, and will re-enact the famous battle!
Details: Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré visit
Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre is an insight into understanding the importance of religion on the history of Québec. See the sight where thousands of pilgrims journey to pay homage to Ste-Anne every year.
Details: Montmorency Falls visit
Did you know that Montmorency Falls are actually 30 meters higher than the famous Niagara Falls? Located just outside of Vieux-Québec, these falls originate from the Montmorency River where the water cascades over the cliffs and into the St. Lawrence River below. Staircases and a suspension bridge over the falls allow you to get an up-close look at this amazing natural wonder.
Details: Dinner and traditional entertainment at a sugar shack
Students enjoy a hearty authentic Québecois meal complete with traditional music and entertainment. After dinner there is a presentation on the production of maple syrup including a taffy pull.
