HIDDEN GEMS
STEP BACK IN TIME Walk through the open-air museum of Val-Jalbert and it ’ s like you ’ re back in the 1920s .
CHARLEVOIX REGION Baie-Saint-Paul is the jewel of Charlevoix . Its main street is full of cute shops , art galleries and gorgeous views of the mountain from the river .
Val-Jalbert
Québec will excite all of the senses , no matter what adventure you choose
Charlevoix Region
GASPÉ Pointe-a-la-Renommé Lighthouse dates back to 1907 and is a hidden gem that offers stunning views of the St . Lawrence River while literally hanging off the coast .
TADOUSSAC One of the best places in the world for whale watching with passengers on the many boat trips often seeing two to three marine mammal species during a 2-3 hour tour .
TIPS FROM LOCALS
• Be sure to try out Québec poutine . All kinds are available : smoked meat , duck , lobster , snow crab , deer and more .
• In Québec City , explore the lower town and upper town by climbing the Casse-Cou staircase or the funicular connected to the Dufferin terrace , where the iconic Chateau Frontenac overlooks the St . Lawrence River .
• Parc national de la Gaspésie , more specifically the Mont Ernest-Laforce sector , offers a great opportunity to see the location ’ s superstar , the moose , roaming the territory .
• Québec boasts more than 30 cider mills , and the Montérégie Cider Route showcases the different aspects of apple and cider production .
SPLENDID NATURE OF QUÉBEC
14 night self-drive tour
Montréal 1 night Québec City 2 nights Riviere-du-Loup 1 night Baie des Chaleurs 1 night Percé 2 nights
QUÉBEC
Parc de la Gaspésie 2 nts Tadoussac region 1 night Saguenay 1 night Lac St Jean region 1 night St-Alexis-des-Monts 2 nts
Let Québec charm you with its diversity and romanticism on this wonderful tour which combines the exciting pace of urban life with the natural beauty of provincial parks . Get underway in Montréal , where you ’ ll find tons of things to see and do as well as glorious food and a night life that never seems to stop . To enhance your stay , we ’ ve included a 90 minute guided cruise . Travel on towards Québec City for more city vibes and an
Gaspésie
old-European charm albeit in a modern setting . Next you ’ ll visit Riviere-du-Loup whose 19th and 20th century prosperity is reflected in the splendid homes and public buildings . At Baie des Chaleurs prepare to be charmed by Acadian fishing villages and at Percé you can take in the views at Percé Rock . We recommend you visit Forillon National Park before heading to Parc de la Gaspésie and its wondrous mountainous spectacle . A short ferry ride across the mighty St Lawrence brings you to the Tadoussac region and onwards to Lac St Jean and Saguenay . See more of the impressive Saguenay region at Saint-Alexis-des-Monts where a whole host of outdoor activities await you . The tour concludes as you return to Montréal .
Chateau Frontenac
ARTS & ACTIVITIES
QUÉBEC CITY Canadian Museum of History is Canada ’ s national museum of human history and the most visited museum in Canada .
Winter Carnival is a must-see with its ice palace , night parades , canoe races , snow sculptures , snow baths , winter games and so much more .
MONT TREMBLANT Take advantage of Mont Tremblant ’ s surrounding nature with pristine freshwater lakes , a splendid mountain with endless hiking possibilities and an array of restaurants and boutique shops .
Bas St Lawrence
MONTRÉAL MTL Zipline is where the whole family can enjoy a spectacular aerial adventure and thrilling bird ’ s eye view of the city !
Each August the Montréal First Peoples Festival highlights American Aboriginal art , history and traditions .
SAGUENAY FJORD Glide through the water on a sea kayaking adventure amidst the natural splendours .
14 NIGHTS from £ 2389
Includes return international flights with Air Canada , 3H hotels throughout , a 90 minute Montréal guided cruise and 14 days compact car hire .
Tour ref : PREM3882
PREMIER HOLIDAYS can tailor-make your Canadian experience , visit your travel agent or www . premierholidays . co . uk
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