French Canadian
Christmas
7 Day Escorted Tour
As Christmas hits full swing, come enjoy a snowy holiday in French
Canada. Ride a horse-drawn tram through narrow streets, experience
the magnificence of frozen waterfalls and the majesty of the St.
Lawrence River. Relax in fine hotels, delve into the cultural heritage
of Montreal and Quebec City or find a moment of peace while visiting
an historic church. Celebrate this joyous season in hospitable Quebec
Province, with its quintessentially French charm.
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Inclusions:
- 3 nights at Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal
- 3 nights at Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac in Quebec
City
- Round-trip first class journey on VIA Rail from Montreal to
Quebec City
- 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Highlights:
- Sightsee in Montreal and Quebec City
- Attend a performance of The Nutcracker at Place des
Armes
- View frozen Montmorency Falls
- Enjoy a horse-drawn tram ride to your Christmas dinner at Aux
Anciens Canadiens in an historic mansion
- Visit Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre, one of Canada’s
foremost pilgrim resorts, on the eve of Christmas
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Rate |
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From $2,239 |
*Rates are land only and are per person,
based on double occupancy. Please inquire about
airfare at the time of booking.
Your winter holiday begins in Montreal at the gracious
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, conveniently built over the train
station and connected to the extensive underground city. This evening,
meet your holiday companions at a get-acquainted reception followed
by dinner in the Montrealais bistro at FAIRMONT THE QUEEN
ELIZABETH HOTEL.
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Montreal Sightseeing
Today, take a guided sightseeing tour of the city. Visit
the enchanting Basilica du Notre Dame and St. Joseph’s Oratory,
where nativity displays from around the world are exhibited. Lunch
is at a charming restaurant in Old Montreal. The remainder of the
afternoon is yours to explore. As Montreal is arguably one of the
most sophisticated, stylish and entertaining cities in the world,
you have a host of options before you. You might enjoy the Museum
of Fine Arts’ excellent collection of modern masters, or visiting
the Just for Laughs Museum, which profiles humor in all its varieties.
The climate-controlled Underground City is a fascinating area, where
shops of all kinds, movies and restaurants are available. You might
also choose to dine here before attending a performance of The Nutcracker
tonight. FAIRMONT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOTEL
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Quebec City
This morning, board Via Rail for a relaxing train ride
through the Quebec countryside to the “heart” of Old
Quebec and then to the landmark hotel, Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac,
which sits high on a bluff overlooking the mighty St. Lawrence River.
You join The Chateau’s long history of notable guests, including
Queen Elizabeth, Princess Grace, Ronald Reagan, Alfred Hitchcock
and Charles de Gaulle. FAIRMONT LE CHATEAU FRONTENAC
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Quebec City/Christmas Eve
Begin your day with a tour of Old Quebec to view the walled
city’s cobblestone streets, aged churches, and turreted buildings.
Visit the Museum of Civilization. Travel to Parc de la Chute-Montmorency
to view the frozen falls, which tower higher than Niagara. Have
lunch at the historic L’Auberge Baker, which has been serving
guests for over half a century. Next visit Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre,
first established in 1620 by shipwrecked sailors as a shrine. Inside,
over two hundred stained glass windows fill the basilica with heavenly
light, while huge pillars divide the church aisles. Share the warmth
and joy of Christmas Eve at a French Canadian feast in the Le Champlain
restaurant this evening at FAIRMONT LE CHATEAU FRONTENAC.
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Quebec City/Christmas Day
Joyeux Noel! Enjoy a quiet morning celebrating the holiday
as you please. This afternoon, depart on a horse-drawn tram ride
through Old Quebec to Aux Anciens Canadiens for an intimate Christmas
dinner in historic Maison Jacquet. FAIRMONT LE CHATEAU FRONTENAC
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Montreal
Sleep late, if you wish, on this Boxing Day. Then it is
time to head to the train station for the return by rail to the
Queen Elizabeth Hotel for your farewell dinner this evening. FAIRMONT
THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOTEL
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Conclude Montreal
The joy of the holidays lingers as you return home today.
The above rates are presented as
a guideline only.
Please contact Quality Travel at 1-800-331-5601
for actual pricing and availability.
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