Québec & Charlevoix A CULTURAL WALKING ADVENTURE
Tour Dates June 12-17 July 17-22 August 14-19 September 11-16
Trip Length: 6 days/5 nights
Price: From $2695 (includes all breakfasts and dinners)
Single Supplement: $495 Begins & Ends: Québec City
We have a friend who says that when she’s in the mood for France she just heads for Québec. Interesting advice—but it doesn’t do justice to the unique NewWorld culture and landscape of this province.True, the first Frenchmen sailed up in 1535, and their influence is still obvi- ous—in the food, language and architecture.As the only fortified city in North America, Québec City might look just as at home on the Dordogne River as the St. Lawrence.The farmland may even remind you of Normandy.The most startling discovery, though, is that the European past thrives so near to home.The Charlevoix region was declared a Heritage Cultural Region by UNESCO.On a fascinating series of walks,we’ll learn why as we visit the villages, the tradespeople and the terrain which make this one of our favorite destinations anywhere. Join us and see how it feels to go to Europe without leaving the continent.
ITINERARY
Québec Montreal
We meet in Québec City (2 nights), the only fortified city in North America. A warm-up walk winds from the cobblestoned Lower Town up to Château Frontenac. Then a progressive welcome dinner takes us to three of the city's great restaurants. Montmorency Falls is higher than Niagara and we'll get impressive views during a spectacular morning walk. We've also set aside time for Île d'Orléans—a tiny island renowned for its villas, gardens, quaint villages and boatyards.
Baie-St-Paul Tadoussac
Saguenay Fjord La Malbaie
Île d’Orléans Québec
We follow the river to the Charlevoix region to lose ourselves in its unique mix of history, rural culture and natural beauty. In the charming arts and crafts village of Baie-St-Paul, our friend Patrick gives us an unforgettable introduction to the local customs. We'll walk and picnic in the wildlife-rich national park that's home to peregrine falcons and a rare caribou herd, then drop in on friends who craft artisinal cheeses at their farm for a tasting.
From La Malbaie (3 nights), the highlight of the week may be Saguenay Fjord where we cruise between 1500-foot cliffs and watch for the many species of whales drawn to the plankton-rich waters. On our final morning, we return to Québec City and a chance to explore the city's farmer's market and antique district.
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Québec, our new #1 region in North America. It’s the ideal destination—a little off the regular radar screen with no jet lagrequired. From French-style cuisine to fjords, its Old-World-in- the-New-World vibe offers the kind of revelations true travelers love, all in one leisurely week.
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