Touristic Activities
Walking Tour of Old Québec, World Heritage Site
Sunday July 17, 2022 - 14:30
1 day from 25$ CAD/ pers.
First a visit to the Québec Parliament and its flourishing gardens. A unique structure of architectural style inspired by the expansion of the Louvre in Paris. The tour stops onto Place d’Armes to enjoy its grandiose fountain statute. Close by, the tour continues to the Château Frontenac and its Dufferin Terrasse, a magnificent boardwalk overlooking the St. Lawrence River and offering a breathtaking view. Then is the Seminary of Québec, founded in 1663. Now occupied by the Architecture School of Laval University, this institution is a remarkable collection of buildings erected around enclosed courtyards. Following is the spectacular interior of the Notre-Dame-de-Québec Basilica-Cathedral. Then continuing to the Lower Town, finding ourselves in the middle of Place Royale where Samuel de Champlain founded Québec in 1608. Discover the restored houses of merchant families from the New France era. Let’s wander into cobblestone streets and historic houses and take a peek at the Royal Battery facing the river for the defense of the city. A ride in the Funicular will bring you back to the upper part of the city. Time to appreciate the St-Lawrence River’s panorama and a spectacular view of the lower town from a 45-degree angle.
Schedule:
2h walking tour
14:30 - Departure from the Québec City Convention Centre
Minimum required: 12 participants
Sugar Shack Dinner at La Sucrerie Blouin
Monday 18 July, 2022 - 17h30
1 day from 75$ CAD/ pers.
La Sucrerie Blouin invites you to relive the good old days in a typical sugar shack. You will enjoy the traditional method of collecting maple sap and boiling it over a wood stove in an old-fashioned way. You will have a very enjoyable «Sugar Party» in a picturesque setting in the sugar bush on the shores of the St. Lawrence River.
Schedule:
17:30 Departure from the Québec City Convention Centre
22:00 Return at the Québec City Convention Centre
Minimum number of participants: 20
Evening at the Traditional Huron Site
Monday July 18, 2022 - 18h
1 day from 75$ CAD/ pers.
Located on the Huron-Wendat reservation, the Huron Traditional Site is a unique opportunity to discover the history, the culture and the lifestyle of Hurons of the past and of today.
« The evolutionary path of the Americas has to a certain extent historically tied our people. While visiting our recreated village and by letting yourselves be carried away by our stories, you will discover the hidden faces of the Huron way of life. We trust your stay amongst us will bring a better understanding of our evolution and culture ». Mario Gros-Louis - Owner and founder
Schedule:
18:00 Departure from the Québec City Convention Centre
23:00 Return at the Québec City Convention Centre
Minimum required: 35 participants
Charlevoix Bus-Whale Express Package in Tadoussac
Thursday July 21, 2022 - 8h15 to 20h30
1 day from 220$ CAD/ pers.
Unique guided sightseeing tour: aboard a tour bus, let us take you to the whales, in the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park. Hop aboard the AML Grand Fleuve, a comfortable and secure boat with passionate naturalist guides, for an exciting and memorable whale watching experience. The AML Grand Fleuve offers its passengers the best view of whales: blue whales, fin whales, minke whale, humpback whales, belugas and more. With its glassed-in panoramic decks, its terraces and observation platform, the boat provides unparalleled visibility. Breathtaking scenery, a privileged contact with nature and a memorable encounter with the giants of the sea.
**Includes lunch and snack.
Schedule:
08:30 Departure from the Conference centre for the meeting point
20:00 Arrival at Conference centre
Minimum required: 15 participants