CANADA QUÉBEC, LA BELLE PROVINCE 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

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1 CANADA QUÉBEC, LA BELLE PROVINCE 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS March 10 to 17, 2018

2 DAY 1: DEPART (Saturday) Depart from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Montréal. Bienvenue dans La Belle Province! Your Forum Tour Manager will greet you at the airport and will remain with your group for the length of your stay. Check in to your hotel, drop off your luggage and freshen up. Then, follow your tour manager on a guided walking tour of Old Montréal and discover the picturesque charm of the Old Port. Enter the Notre Dame Basilica and admire the exquisite wood carvings and stained glass windows. Enjoy dinner with your group at a local restaurant. After dinner, head to Montréal s highest point, Mont Royal, for amazing panoramic views of the city from the Belvédère. Overnight accommodation at your hotel. DAY 2: MONTRÉAL (Sunday) Enjoy breakfast at your hotel with your group. Start your morning at the Musée Pointe à Caillière. A recognized national historical and archaeological site, travel through time from the first native settlers to present day. Later, head to the Maison Radio Canada (CBC). Jump into the magical world of the broadcast headquarters for Radio-Canada, the French language branch of the CBC that serves as the master control point for radio and television networks. Next, go to Jean Talon open market. Known for its locally-sourced fruits and vegetables, diversity, and most recently, a boutique featuring products made in Québec. Pick up some supplies for a picnic lunch (not included). In the afternoon, visit a Hydroelectric Plant in Rivières des Prairies and learn about Québec Province s role as a world leader in hydroelectric technology. Dine in the Old City before returning to your hotel. Tonight, spend some time at a unique outdoor skating rink in the Old Port. Lace up your skates and glide to the lively beat of the music. Overnight accommodation at your hotel. DAY 3: MONTRÉAL / QUÉBEC CITY (Monday) After breakfast at your hotel, visit a local high school where you will attend classes with local students. Get to know your new classmates during lunch in the school cafeteria. In the afternoon, board your private motor coach to Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage City (approx. 3 hours). Then, participate in an architectural and historical treasure hunt in Old Québec! Later, meet your host family and get settled in. Dinner and overnight accommodation with your host family. DAY 4: QUÉBEC (Tuesday) After breakfast with your host family, visit the Musée de la Civilisation,

3 which takes students on a journey through the history of Québec. Head to the Plains of Abraham and partake in The Military, an interactive and informative workshop where you will revisit the living conditions of soldiers at the time of the 1759 and 1760 battles. Then, enter the Citadel and its historic buildings. Nicknamed the Gibraltar of America, the citadel was built between 1820 and 1850 and is the largest British fortress in North America. It used to house the French and then British garrison. Enjoy a cup of Earl Grey while learning about 19th-century etiquette at a traditional Tea Ceremony held in the traditional setting of the British Officers Mess. Then, traverse the majestic St. Lawrence River by ferry to enjoy a sailor s view of Château Frontenac. DAY 5: QUÉBEC CITY / CÔTE DE BAUPRE (Wednesday) After breakfast with your host family, head to the Copper Museum of Albert Gilles and watch a demonstration of Repoussé work. Board your private motor coach to Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre and visit its superb Basilica. Go to le Parc de la Chute Montmorency to see its incredible waterfall. Climb the 387 steps along the falls and admire the breathtaking views. Stop at Chez Marie Bakery to learn how bread is made and enjoy a maple butter tasting! Then head to Onhoüa Chetek8e, a Huron Indian village where you will discover the ancestral Huron lifestyle. Enjoy lunch in Onhoüa Chetek8e while listening to stories about the Huron s unique customs and way of life. DAY 6: QUÉBEC CITY (Thursday) Enjoy breakfast with your host family. Get ready for a unique winter adventure, dog sledding! After a short introduction to basic sledding techniques, meet the huskies and prepare for an exhilarating sled ride. Tour a Cabane à Sucre, or sugar shack, savor a typical lumberjack meal, and learn some traditional folk songs and dances. After your meal, try an authentic sugar tasting - ladle hot maple syrup onto the snow in front of you for a sweet snack of ice, snow and rapidly hardening maple toffee. Slide down the famous Glissades de la Promenade at the foot of Château Frontenac and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa. DAY 7: QUÉBEC CITY (Friday) After breakfast with your host family, meet your local guide and visit the Notre Dame de Québec Cathedral. Admire the intricate stained glass windows and golden sculptures.

4 Explore the Musée de l Amérique Francophone, which highlights French culture and influence in North America. Enjoy some free time for lunch in the historic downtown. Discover the Parliament Building, meeting place of the Assemblée Nationale du Québec, or National Assembly of Québec which is composed of 125 elected representatives. Later, walk over the Plains of Abraham with ease during a snowshoeing adventure and take in the spectacular view of the Saint-Lawrence River. DAY 8: DEPART (Saturday) After breakfast with your host family, board your private motor coach to Montreal. Upon arrival, explore the world famous underground city of Montreal. Also known as the indoor city, it is the largest underground complex in the world! Board your private motor coach to the airport for your return flight. A bientôt et bon voyage!

5 PRICE PER PERSON SHEET This is a privately operated tour - you will not be combined with another group. PRICE PER PERSON 14 to 16 participants $2, to 13 participants $2,490 8 to 10 participants $2,760 PAYMENT SCHEDULE October 20th, 2017 $ November 10th, 2017 $ December 10th, 2017 Balance Online payment options available PRICE INCLUDES: Round trip airfare from Dallas to Montreal Departure taxes and Airline fuel surcharges at $150 per person* Associated transportation costs while in Canada Multiple occupancy (3/4 per room with private bath) accommodation at a quality 4 star hotel in Montreal All breakfasts All dinners (includes one beverage and a vegetarian option) Lunches on days 3, 5 & 6 5 nights multiple occupancy with host family in Quebec city Breakfasts and dinners with host family All cultural and aforementioned visits, activities, tours and admissions, as per itinerary Service of a dynamic, professional bilingual Forum Tour Manager with the group on tour Two chaperones travel for free regardless of the size of the group PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Meals not indicated in the daily program Tips are at your discretion these are standard guidelines - Forum Tour Manager: 3 CAD per day, per person - Bus Drivers: 2 CAD per day, per person ADULT AND ROOMING SUPPLEMENTS: Twin Room Guarantee Supplement $40 pp/night - Single Room Guarantee Supplement $80 pp/night Adult Activity Supplement $10 pp/day NOTES Forum By Prometour has purchased the Student Protection Plan from Travel Insured International on behalf of all participants. Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) is an available option that must be purchased at the time of trip deposit. *CFAR is not available to residents of NY* Forum has quoted this package at an exchange rate of 1 CAD = 0.82 USD. In the event of a significant change in the exchange rate, Forum reserves the right to update prices accordingly. * Airlines have the legal right to increase fuel surcharges to flight tickets after bookings have been made. In the event of an increase in airline taxes and/or fuel surcharges, Forum reserves the right to update prices accordingly. Date of quote: July 6, 2017 Prices are valid until: First payment deadline Your Forum Tour Consultant: Yorick Georges Forum Language Experience, Forum by Prometour and Forum are all used interchangeably. Forum Language Experience is a member company of Prometour Inc. California Seller of Travel License number:

6 REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS Registering for this trip is as easy as going to The registration process will take you about min. During, you will be asked to: provide personal information, a valid passport number (don t worry if you do not have one yet, you will be able to continue without adding that information), and to choose a payment method and payment schedule. Make sure you have your passport with you (if you have one) and to have payment method ready at the time of registering for this trip. If you would like to purchase the Cancel For Any Reason benefit, you must choose it at the time of registration, and the additional fee MUST be included with your first trip deposit. The total cost for this upgrade is $ After registering and your payment has been received, you will receive an with a user name and password to access your personal web account. Here, you will be able to make: future payments, modify your personal information and access documents related to your trip. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have on You can reach us Monday through Friday from 11AM to 7:30PM EST We look forward to having you join this wonderful travel experience! Customer Care 2700 Adams Avenue, Suite 205, San Diego, CA Tel / ext Fax