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Exploring La Belle Province

Discover Quebec City, St-Alexis-des-Monts, Mont Tremblant and Montreal, QC
Features 2-nights in Quebec City, St-Alexis-des-Monts, Mont Tremblant and Montreal
Operates: Summer Only
Rate per Person: CAD $2955.00, based on 2 people, peak season departure

During your 9-days exploring La Belle Province you will travel through four diverse regions of Québec; from historic Quebec City, to the amazing natural beauty of the Maurice region, from the widely known Mount Tremblant in the Laurentian's to cosmopolitan Montréal.

Day 1 - Welcome to Montréal

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Today’s inclusions:

8-day Full size car rental including unlimited kilometres, LDW, taxes and fees

Overnight at Le Saint-Sulpice Hotel in a Deluxe Suite

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Upon arrival at Montreal's Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, pick up your rental and drive to your Montréal hotel.

For the next 2-nights you will stay in oasis of luxury and respite from the everyday. The all new Le Saint-Sulpice can cater to you every need. This full service hotel has every amenity imaginable from fine dining to a luxurious fitness center. There are 108 spacious suites from 550 to 1500 square feet - many with a fireplace. There are vast terrace suites overlooking the sunny courtyard.

Located behind the famed Notre-Dame Basilica and one block from the Old Port, the Hotel is located in the most historic area of Montreal. As a visitor you will enjoy access to many interesting stores, galleries and restaurants within steps of the Hotel. The concierge can arrange everything from horse drawn carriage rides, to theatre tickets to evening dinner at any of the renowned restaurants of Montreal.

This full service hotel has every amenity imaginable from fine dining to a luxurious fitness center. Situated steps away from the Convention Centre, Cité du Multimédia, Technoparc, Casino de Montréal, Old Port district, Chinatown, IMAX and the iSci Science Centre, you will be in the center of it all!

Your Deluxe Suite feature French style windows open on the courtyard or the historic streets of Old-Montreal. All suites feature an additional sofa-bed, bar type kitchen with coffee maker, hot-plate, microwave, sink and mini-bar. The luxurious bathrooms include plush bathrobes and to inspire a feeling of wellness amenities from Fruits et Passion are included. Deluxe Suites which vary in size from 550 to 825 square feet may include a fireplace and/or a balcony

Tonight, wander the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal to visit the many interesting stores, galleries and restaurants within steps of your hotel.

Day 2 – Exploring Montréal

Today’s inclusions:

Full breakfast at Le Saint-Sulpice Hotel

Old Montréal Walking Tour (3-hours)

Overnight at Le Saint-Sulpice Hotel in a Deluxe Suite

History buffs will appreciate this private 3-hour walking tour of Old Montreal, focusing on more than 360 years of history. With your private guide, you will discover how Montreal was settled by the French, conquered by the English and achieved the status of a great and fun metropolis in the 20th and 21th centuries – while exploring Old Montréal on foot.

Montréal was founded as Ville-Marie by Sieur de Maisonneuve in 1642. You may wish to see the remaining fortifications of the walls that once encircled the city in the Pointe-A-Callière Museum, where you may also see a multimedia show and visit the archeological crypt, the exact site where French settlers first set foot on the island.

Walk on the cobblestone St Paul Street, Montréal’s first paved street, to the picturesque Place Jacques Cartier and take a look at the Chateau Ramezay, a governor’s residence built in the 18th century. Continue to Notre Dame Basilica, a splendid example of English Gothic Revival architecture, with a richly decorated interior, built on the site of the first church in Montréal.

Your guide will point out the importance and influence of religion in the colonization of New France and how it helped preserve a unique French culture after France lost New France to England in 1759. Old Montréal became, after the conquest, an important financial center. A number of these buildings, banks and insurance companies have been converted to boutiques, hotels and art galleries, which you will have time to explore on your own during the remainder of your stay in Montreal.

After your tour, have your guide recommend a place to enjoy a leisurely lunch either at one of quaint restaurants of Place Jacques Cartier or by the Old Port. After lunch you can choose to spend the afternoon exploring the modern side of Montréal; Mount Royal, Olympic Stadium, the various sites of Expo 67, the Islands, home to the Casino and the F1 circuit and all of Montréal’s ethnic neighbourhoods. Also make a stop to see the Montréal Underground, downtown’s network of boutiques, restaurants and cinemas.

Day 3 –Montréal to Mont-Tremblant (145 km = 90 miles)

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Today’s inclusions:

Full breakfast at Le Saint-Sulpice Hotel

Overnight at the Hotel Quintessence in a Q Suite

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Today you will enjoy a leisurely 2-hour scenic drive through the lower Laurentian mountains to Mont-Tremblant.

For the next 2-nights you will stay at the Hotel Qintessence, which is located at the base of Mont-Tremblant directly on the shore of Lac Tremblant, Hotel Quintessence is a luxury boutique hotel featuring thirty elegant, estate-sized suites. All the suites are strategically planned to offer privileged lake front views over the legendary Lac Tremblant, with private terraces or balconies accessible by large French doors. Each suite has a king size bed, its own wood-burning fireplace, plush furnishings, and oversize washrooms featuring heated floors with mosaic detailing, therapeutic spa bathtubs, and separate rain showers.

Restaurant La Quintessence offers fine dining, with an adjacent wine bar and a 5000 bottle capacity wine cellar with tasting room. The tranquil “Sans Sabots” spa, infinity-edge pool, and hot tub provide a setting conducive to relaxation after an active day at the resort. An outdoor boardwalk leads to a quay where the hotel’s 33-foot antique motorboat awaits guests for private cruises on Lac Tremblant. Don’t forget to visit the Garden of Five Senses, located on the hotel grounds, to enjoy the view of the garden with its flamboyant colors leading to the lake while also enjoying the floral aromas, textures and sounds emanating from this peaceful setting.

Hotel Quintessence is ideal for guests who appreciate relaxation and activities year round. In the summer guests can choose between four picturesque and award-winning golf courses each within 5-minutes of Hotel Quintessence, a visit to the legendary 15 corner Circuit Mont Tremblant race course, mountain and road biking, tennis, fly fishing, boat tours, water skiing, swimming, mountain hikes, float plane tours and equestrian rides.

Your Q Suite includes all of the common amenities plus the following amenities: Each suite measures approximately 700 square feet with a living room area. They all have 1 wood fireplace, a balcony overlooking the lake and 1 bathroom. Bathroom features include a heated marble floor, a jetted bathtub (double) with separate oversize shower.

Take a walk around in the village tonight and explore its boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Time-permitting, you might want to try your hand at the mini-golf, right in the heart of the village, or simply relax at the Health Club featuring an indoor pool, outdoor all-season pool, indoor and outdoor whirlpools, outdoor 400 square feet therapeutic hot tub, dry sauna, steam room and fully-equipped exercise room. Mom can also relax at the Amerispa – 18 treatment rooms with a full range of treatments!

Day 4 – Exploring Mont-Tremblant

Today’s inclusions:

Full American breakfast at Hotel Quintessence

Overnight at the Hotel Quintessence in a Q Suite

Today, explore the village of Tremblant, Mont-Tremblant and Tremblant Lake!

Take the panoramic gondola to the top of Mont-Tremblant, which will give you great views on the village, the lake and the whole region. Tremblant’s summit overlooks the spectacular beauty of the Laurentian region. Take the panoramic gondola and enjoy its many activities: hiking trails, labyrinth, adventure course, observation tower, educational trail, birds of prey show, day lodge and restaurant and more. You can choose to spend some time at the Beach & Tennis Club – on Lake Tremblant. Swim, relax on the beach, have a snack or watch a game of beach volleyball. You can also rent canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, sailboats, rowboat, windsurfs there. The ideal bike or roller-blade workout will use the multifunctional trail (11.4 km = 7 miles) to the 200 km (124 miles) bike path Le P’tit train du Nord. Also discover the 13 cross country trails leading to the village. Finally, La Source AquaClub is located right in the village and includes a fitness centre, pools, Tarzan rope, indoor and outdoor whirlpools, water volleyball, face painting for kids, water aerobics, power yoga and boxing lessons.

You might also want to take a few hours and go for a game of golf at one of the six challenging courses: Le Géant, Le Diable, Golf Royal Laurentien, Gray Rocks La Bête, Club Link Le Maitre or Golf Manitou. Take your car and go to nearby Tremblant National Park, to go hiking or fishing. Explore the quaint villages of the Laurentian region such as Val David, Ste Agathe and St Sauveur.

Day 5 - Mont-Tremblant to St-Alexis-des-Monts (195 km = 121 miles)

Today’s inclusions:

Full American breakfast at Hotel Quintessence

Dinner at Hotel Sacacomie

Overnight at the Hotel Sacacomie in a Lake View Room

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Today you will enjoy a leisurely 2.5-hour scenic drive out of the Laurentians into the Maurice region to the Hotel Sacacomie in St-Alexis-des-Monts.

For the next 2-nights, you will stay at the Hotel Sacacomie, located in a romantic and picturesque setting, nestled between a lake and mountains. The Hotel offers 109 rooms and suites, which offer comfort and intimacy. The dining room and small cosy bar extend onto a terrace, providing a captivating view of the lake. The restaurant honours regional products with a menu featuring a variety of local specialties. The hotel also features a Health Spa Centre offering spectacular views across Sacacomie Lake. The Spa features a Jacuzzi, two Hamman steam baths and offers a whole range of spa treatments from massotherapy, body wrappings, moisturizing care, facials, reflexology and Turkish baths.

Your Lake View Room is equipped with bathrobes, hairdryers and iron and ironing boards. The rooms do not have a TV (there is a TV room in the Hotel) or clock/radio. Many of the rooms have a balcony or whirlpool bath.

The following summer activities are included during your stay: boats, musical equipment on site, hiking and the beach.

Day 6 – Activities at Hotel Sacacomie

Today’s inclusions:

Breakfast and dinner at Hotel Sacacomie

Half-day Guided Hiking including Gratuities

Overnight at the Hotel Sacacomie in a Lake View Room

This morning you will enjoy a guided hike along the trails that criss-cross the 65 km’s of wilderness land that surround the Hotel Sacacomie. Your guide will tailor your experience to your experience level.

This afternoon relax on the deck or down by the lake. Enjoy one of the many spa treatments available in the spa or choose to partake in other optional activities such as Canoeing, motor boating, Rabaska canoeing, ATVing, fishing, bear or beaver observation, eco-touristic hiking, horseback riding, sled dog visit or visit an authentic native teepee.

Day 7 - St-Alexis-des-Monts to Québec City (198 km = 123 miles)

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Today’s inclusions:

Breakfast at Hotel Sacacomie

Overnight at the Auberge Saint-Antoine in a Luxe Room

(read more about this auberge / see alternate properties in Québec City)

Today you will enjoy a 2.5-hour scenic drive to Québec City.

For the next 2-nights you will stay at the Auberge Saint-Antoine which is located in the heart of Quebec City’s Old Port, facing the majestic St. Lawrence River, the Auberge Saint-Antoine is steps away from the Museum of Civilization, Place Royal, and the bustling streets of Le Petit Champlain. The Auberge Saint-Antoine offers you a succession of 95 guest rooms and luxury suites which breathe comfort, originality, and history.

Originally the property of the Price family in Quebec, the Auberge Saint-Antoine overflows with history. The Auberge is located on an important archeological site and is composed of restored historical buildings from the 18th and 19th century as well as a modern wing built in 1992. Furthermore, over 5000 unearthed artifacts found during the archeological digs are displayed in the common areas and rooms. In this one of a kind hotel museum, guests will develop a unique historical insight on Quebec City.

The Auberge features French Canadian Cuisine in The Panache Restaurant where a careful balance between sophistication and rusticity using the freshest local produce can be found. You will stay in one of the auberge’s 37 spacious Luxe rooms (from 328 to 453 sq ft.), with one queen or king size bed (some with sofa bed), river or city view and a large bathroom.

Tonight, walk to the nearby Place Royale and Quartier du Petit Champlain to explore the quaint cobblestone streets, boutiques and restaurants. Québec City is home to more restaurants per capita than anywhere in North America – we will be happy to make recommendations!

Day 8 – Exploring Québec City

Today’s inclusions:

Overnight at the Auberge Saint-Antoine in a Luxe Room

Today you have a full day to explore Québec City on your own. Québec City is distinctively European; a place of mellowed stone buildings, horse-drawn carriages and narrow winding streets. Discover the Place d'Armes, Latin Quarter, the Basilica, City Hall, Hôtel du Parlement, the Citadel (home to the Royal Regiment), Quartier Petit Champlain and the Place Royale.

Enjoy a picnic on the Plains of Abraham, or choose one of the little cafés or fine restaurants on nearby Grande Allée. You will have the remainder of the afternoon to further explore Old Québec City, the only walled city in North America and a United Nations World Heritage Site since 1985. Walk the cobblestone streets of Lower town, site of the city founded in 1608 by explorer Samuel de Champlain near the St Lawrence River at the foot of Cap Diamant – and discover the rich history of the town in Place de Paris and Quartier du Petit Champlain. Stroll the Terrasse Dufferin and enjoy views of the imposing Chateau Frontenac, a steep, green copper roofed hotel built in 1893 by the Canadian Pacific Railway and designed as a French-style chateau with dozens of turrets and towers dominating the skyline of Old Québec.

You might also wish to take a half-day excursion to Côte de Beaupré (to see Montmorency Falls and Ile d’Orléans).

Day 9 – Québec City / Departure

Today’s inclusions:

None

Today you will say goodbye to Québec City and drive your rental car to Québec's Jean Lesage International Airport for your flight. Have a safe trip home!

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