Student Tours to Ottawa, Montreal & Quebec City

DAY 1

• Enjoy an orientation tour of Parliament Hill. See the Canadian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Famous Five Monument, the Centennial Flame.
• Have dinner in the charming atmosphere of the ByWard Market.
• Let yourself be spooked during your Ottawa ghost tour.

DAY 2

• What does the Governor General do? Find out on your tour of Rideau Hall.
• Visit the Supreme Court of Canada to learn all about the past, present and future of the highest tribunal in the country.
• Visit the Canadian War Museum on the LeBreton Flats.
• Feast and dance during your authentic French Canadian sugar shack experience en route to Montreal.

DAY 3

• Explore Montreal with a local guide to see city views, trendy neighbourhoods, world class universities, urban art, and theatres.
• Learn about the fabled stained glass art of the Notre-Dame Basilica.
• From arrowheads to ancient burial grounds to pirates to pottery, the Pointe-à-Callière Museum is going to teach you all about the roots of Montreal's rich heritage.
• Jet Boat the Lachine Rapids! A thrilling, scenic and unforgettable ride awaits.
• Explore a myriad of musical forms at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, or experience another of the city's hundreds of festivals.

DAY 4

• Enjoy the sight's of this year's Mural Festival as you follow your tour leader along the Montreal 'Main' to see the incredible graffiti art hidden around each corner.
• Explore Montreal's Underground City, a network of malls, museums and restaurants.
• Take in the sights and sounds of Le Marché Jean-Talon, Montreal’s busiest outdoor market, as you partake in our French Grocery Scavenger Hunt.
• Strike a pose atop Montreal’s iconic Mont-Royal for the very best view of the metropolis.
• Feel the city's pulse during your very own hip hop dance workshop.

DAY 5

• Arrive in Québec City and stretch your legs on a walking tour with a local guide to see the Plains of Abraham, Parliament, Grande Allée, Quartier Petit Champlain, Place Royale and Château Frontenac.
• Visit the Musée de la Civilisation, the perfect place to explore Quebec from its various angles: pop culture, politics, science and more.
• Visit Le Village Huron to learn more about the First Nations ways of life: past, present and future.  

DAY 6

• Use your new French skills and partake in a French School visit.
• Spend some time exploring in Old Quebec. It's time to bargain with the artists on rue du Trésor, shop ‘till you drop along rue St-Jean, or enjoy a busker’s street performance on Terrasse Dufferin! 
• Hop on a bike and enjoy exploring the city off the beaten path!
• Whether it be the Festival d'Été de Québec, Quebec's Winter Carnival or Village Vacances Valcartier; no matter the season, enjoy the best the city has to offer!

DAY 7

• Enjoy a visit of the Côte-de-Beaupré, the cradle of French in North America! Visit the Ste-Anne de Beaupré shrine, the Canyon Ste-Anne and the Montmorency Falls. While you're here, take part in a copper engraving workshop and see woodcarvers in action, or take the time to enjoy a classic, delicious poutine.
• Visit the Lower Town with your Tour Leader to see Place Royale, le Quartier du Petit Champlain and La Fresque des Québécois. 
• Sail away on the S.S. Louis Jolliet during your dance boat cruise on the St. Lawrence River. What better way to end your trip?!

DAY 8

• Begin your day with delicious croissants and hot chocolate in the historic Quartier Petit-Champlain.
• Meet le Marquis de Montcalm and General Wolfe during your military training at the Plains of Abraham Museum.
• Grab a quick lunch before returning back home with your heads and hearts full of new memories!