QUEBEC BIKING ITINERARY
Trip Length: 6 days/5 nights
Start/Finish: Montréal/Québec City
Just three hours apart, the French-Canadian cities of Montréal
and Québec City look and feel like different worlds. The first,
a modern, bilingual and multicultural city, is the economic and
cultural hub of the province. The latter, a 400-year-old walled
fortress perched above the St. Lawrence River and squabbled over
by English, French and American armies for centuries, is a time
capsule of Old World delights. Add in the Eastern Townships – a
region that has more in common with New England than New France
– and things get really interesting.
On this trip, you’ll savour the diverse flavours of this diverse
land. We’ll take you through downtown Montréal’s network of
bike-friendly “green alleyways,” visit the historic battlefields
of the Plains of Abraham and sample Québec’s signature cheeses
and ice wines. From bustling cities to small towns and mile upon
mile of picturesque countryside, we’ll leave no corner of “La
Belle Province” untouched, unseen and untasted.
Trip Highlights:
- Sleep over at the luxurious Manoir Hovey in the Eastern
Townships, a Loyalist enclave in Francophone Québec
- Ride the bike trails of Montréal’s Old Port, Mont-Royal
and Latin Quarter districts
- Sample delicious apple cider prepared by an abbey of
Benedictine monks
- Cruise scenic Lake Massawippi towards the charming town
of North Hatley aboard a private boat
- Bike “the route of freshness,” an epicurean delight in
the heart of Québec’s agricultural region
- Explore historic Québec City’s during its year-long
quadricentennial celebrations with the help of an expert
guide
- Visit the Plains of Abraham, site of the 1759 showdown
between generals Wolfe and Montcalm that determined North
America’s future
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Accommodations:
Hôtel le St-James, Montréal
Leading Small Hotels of the World
This five-star luxury property opened in 2002 and is housed
in a converted historic Merchant’s Bank (circa 1870) amidst the
cobblestone streets of Old Montréal. A member of the Leading
Small Hotels of the World group, le St-James has consistently
been voted one of Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 50 Hot Hotels in
North America.
Manoir Hovey, North Hatley
Relais & Châteaux
This property was a private summer residence before being
converted to a hotel just after the American Civil War. Tucked
away at the northern end of Lake Massawippi and mere minutes
from the galleries, antique shops and cafés of North Hatley, the
property has just achieved R&C status.
Auberge Saint-Antoine, Québec City
Relais & Châteaux
Travel + Leisure voted Auberge Saint-Antoine as one of its
Top 100 Best Hotels on the Planet, while Condé Nast Traveler
hailed it as “Canada’s Best.” This 94-room hotel doubles as an
archaeological museum, with artifacts thoughtfully incorporated
into its design. Located in the heart of Québec City’s Old Port,
facing the St. Lawrence River, we’ll enjoy rooms that meld
Québec traditions with modern amenities.
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DATES & RATES |
2008 Departure:
Jul 13 - 18, 2008
Jul 27 - Aug 01, 2008
Aug 10 - 15, 2008
Sep 07 - 12, 2008
Trip Length: 6 days/ 5 Nights
Price per Person from: $5,495 + 5% GST
(call for details)
Single Supplement: $900
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