August Celebrations
August 4 - 9
August in Québec City is the time of festivities of la Nouvelle
France, a celebration of the arrival of the first Europeans in North
America. The fes
tivities
include spectacular shows, concerts, parades in 17th century costumes
and street entertainment inside the walls of historical Québec
City. It is a festival atmosphere for the entire time with new sights
and sounds around every corner.
August is also the time of the extraordinary fireworks,
along with fantastic concerts. Each year,
teams
from various countries compete with a spectacle of fireworks over the
Montmorency Falls. You will enjoy this extraordinary event while cruising
and dining on the St. Lawrence River and see the fireworks of the closing
ceremonies on August 8.
In addition, you will visit Ile d’Orléans
for a very special wine tasting and a sampling of gourmet delicacies.
All your senses will be engaged.
6 Days
/ 5 Nights - $2,535 per
person (based on double occupancy)*
Trip includes: 5 nights at Auberge St. Pierre, all breakfasts,
most lunches and dinners, transfers, transportation, cruise and complimentary
French lessons.
Air fare is not included. However, we will be happy to book your
flight upon request.
Day
1.
-
Arrive
in Québec City
-
Transfer
to Auberge St. Pierre
|
Day 4.
-
Shopping
in the Boutiques Rue Cartier
-
More
Festivities
-
Dinner
at Château Frontenac
|
Day
2.
-
Walking
Tour of Old Québec City
-
Lunch
on the Grande-Allée at le Louis Hébert
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Dinner
at Aux Anciens Canadiens
|
Day 5.
-
Visit
Ile d’Orléans
-
Wine
tasting and Delicacies from the Island
-
Dinner
on the Island at Les Ancêtres
-
Breathtaking
closing ceremony of the International Fireworks
Competition
|
Day
3.
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Festival
Nouvelle France
-
Cruise
and Dinner on the St. Lawrence River
-
Loto-Québec
International Fireworks Competition by the Falls
of Montmorency
|
Day
6.
-
Return
to your final destination
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