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Québec

Signature City Québec

Program No. 19748RJ

Join a local expert for an insider’s perspective on Québec City. You’ll hear fascinating lectures, taste regional cuisine, visit must-see icons and go off the beaten path.

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Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

11 meals ( 5B, 2L, 4D )

3 expert-led lectures

9 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

5 nights of accommodations

Taxes and customary gratuity

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Day

Check-in, Welcome Dinner, Orientation

Location: Quebec City, Québec

Meals: D

Stay: Fairmont Château Frontenac

Activity Note

Hotel check-in from 4:00 p.m.

Afternoon:

After you check in and have your room assignment, join us at the Road Scholar table in the lobby to meet with program staff, get any updated information, and confirm the time and location of the Orientation session. If you arrive late, please locate your Group Leader and let them know you have arrived.

Dinner:

At a local restaurant.

Evening:

Orientation: 7:30 p.m. The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer questions. We will learn from a series of local experts who will give lectures and lead field trips. Program-related travel and transfers will be via private motorcoach unless noted otherwise. Meals will feature local cuisine in a variety of settings. Periods in the schedule designated as “Free time” and “At leisure” offer opportunities to do what you like and make your experience even more meaningful and memorable according to your personal preferences. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. Program activities, schedules, personnel, and indicated distances or times may change due to local circumstances/conditions. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

Day

Historic Québec, Upper Town Walk, Civilization Museum

Location: Quebec City, Québec

Meals: B,L,D

Stay: Fairmont Château Frontenac

Activity Note

Walking about 3-4 miles; many steep hills, uneven terrain, cobblestone, and stairs will be encountered, some without railings. Periods of standing up to 1 hour at a time; no seating available at the museum.

Breakfast:

At the hotel.

Morning:

At the hotel, we’ll enjoy a lecture from a local expert about the history of Québec City, beginning with its founding, to the fortifications which surround the Old Town and date back to 1745, to the culture of the city today. We will then set out on an expert-led walk to explore Upper Town. We will visit the monument of Samuel de Champlain, father of New France and founder of Québec City. We will continue to Dufferin Terrace, where we will enjoy magnificent views of the mountains, the St Lawrence river, the Lower Town, and the star-shaped Citadel. Enrich your knowledge of the city while learning about cannons, loopholes, and Québec’s defenses under two different regimes—all mingled with the city of today.

Lunch:

At a local restaurant.

Afternoon:

After lunch, we’ll walk to the Museum of Civilization, where we will be joined by a museum expert. We will then embark on an educational adventure to learn about how landmark events in Québec’s history—along with the diverse groups who have settled in the region, such as Indigenous peoples—have shaped Québec’s society and social issues today.

Dinner:

At a local restaurant.

Evening:

At your leisure.

Day

Lower Town Walk, Ursuline Museum, Plains of Abraham

Location: Quebec City, Québec

Meals: B,L,D

Stay: Fairmont Château Frontenac

Activity Note

Walking about 3-4 miles. Many steep hills, uneven terrain, cobblestone, and stairs will be encountered, some without railings. Periods of standing up to 1-hour at a time, no seating available at the museum. Driving approximately 25 miles over 2 hours.

Breakfast:

At the hotel.

Morning:

At the hotel during a morning lecture, we will learn from a local expert about the periods of war and peace that have defined Québec City’s rich history. Afterwards, we’ll gain insight into the city’s unique architecture on an expert-led walk through the historic Old City. This field trip will begin at the hotel before heading toward Lower Town and Place Royale, known as the cradle of French civilization in North America. We’ll observe the merchant houses and Notre-Dame-des-Victories Church and uncover the charming commercial district on rue du Petit-Champlain.

Lunch:

At a local restaurant.

Afternoon:

After lunch, we’ll walk to the Ursuline Museum. We will learn from a museum expert about the educational mission of the Ursuline nuns and their way of life. The convent is the oldest institution of its kind in North America. The Ursulines museum contains one of the richest ethnographic and artistic collections dating back to New France, including exquisite embroidery by the Ursuline nuns. By motorcoach, we will explore the Plains of Abraham, the site of a pivotal battle in the Seven Years War. Our local expert will bring to life the ways in which this battle shaped the city. We’ll also see how essential the Plains have become in the life of Québec City’s residents year-round.

Dinner:

At a local restaurant.

Evening:

At your leisure.

Day

Then and Now, Montmorency Falls, Free Time

Location: Quebec City, Québec

Meals: B

Stay: Fairmont Château Frontenac

Activity Note

Getting on/off a motorcoach. Walking about 1 mile, approximately 1 hour over mostly groomed trails. Extent and duration of walking and other activities during free time according to personal choice.

Breakfast:

At the hotel.

Morning:

At the hotel, we will learn about Québec through a comparison of “Then and Now,” together with an illustrated lecture given by our local expert, a long-time resident of Québec City. Next, we will head out by motorcoach to visit Montmorency Falls; at 272 feet high, they are almost 100 feet higher than Niagara Falls. We will walk to different viewpoints and learn from our local expert about the history of the area. At the foot of the Falls, passing over the river, the old railway crossing has been replaced by a long, wide footbridge providing pedestrian access with platforms on various levels. With unforgettable views, Montmorency Falls is one of the most beautiful natural jewels of Québec.

Lunch:

On your own.

Afternoon:

Free time. This period of time has been set aside for your personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most. Please refer to the list of Free Time Opportunities. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. Please note that the period scheduled for free time is subject to change depending on local circumstances and opportunities for independent exploration.

Dinner:

On your own.

Evening:

At your leisure.

Day

Morrin Centre, Artillery Park, Huron-Wendat Museum

Location: Quebec City, Québec

Meals: B,D

Stay: Fairmont Château Frontenac

Activity Note

Walking about 3-4 miles. Many steep hills, uneven terrain, cobblestone, and stairs will be encountered, some without railings. Periods of standing up to 1 hour at a time, no seating available at the museum. Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 15 miles, approximately 1 hour riding time.

Breakfast:

At the hotel.

Morning:

We will walk to the Morrin Centre this morning, and visit the city’s first prison, built over 200 years ago. A museum expert will recount spellbinding and haunting stories surrounding this Victorian building seeped in history. Home to a collection of literary gems, some of which date back to the 16th century, this is also the site of the city’s first English-language institute for higher education. Next, we’ll explore Artillery Park, where we will discover the military and social history of Québec with a museum expert. In the heart of Old Québec, Artillery Park is home to over 250 years of French, British, and Canadian military history. We will have a couple of hours of leisure time following our Artillery Park visit to enjoy lunch and get ready for our final afternoon together. The motorcoach is scheduled to leave Manoir Victoria at 3:00 p.m.

Lunch:

On your own.

Afternoon:

By motorcoach, we will visit the Huron-Wendat museum and Ekionkiestha’ National Longhouse with an expert specially trained in Native history and culture. The museum, a national institution, preserves and promotes the heritage of the Huron-Wendat Nation.

Dinner:

We will enjoy dinner at Restaurant La Traite, where we’ll savor boreal cuisine inspired by the native terroir, expertly blending authenticity with culinary finesse. Share favorite experiences and enjoy camaraderie with new Road Scholar friends during our farewell dinner.

Evening:

At leisure. Prepare for check-out and departure in the morning.

Day

Program Concludes

Location: Quebec City, Québec

Meals: B

Activity Note

Hotel check-out by 12:00 Noon.

Breakfast:

At the hotel. This concludes our program.

Morning:

If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Don’t forget to join our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram. Best wishes for all your journeys!

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