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Quebec: Quebec City Winter Carnival

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Thousands gather on the snow-covered Plains of Abraham for the Quebec City Winter Carnival, one of the largest winter festivals in the world
Illuminated ice sculptures and snow art installations light up the Quebec City Winter Carnival grounds after dark
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Overview

  • Duration:4 days 3 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Quebec City, Montreal

Itinerary

Travel to Quebec City - Sugar Shack and Ghost TourDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - QUEBEC CITY

  • Welcome: Bienvenue a Quebec! Meet your Quebecois Prometour Tour Director upon arrival.
  • Sugar Shack: Experience the Quebecois tradition of sugaring off at a Cabane a Sucre. Tour the sugar shack, enjoy a lumberjack meal, listen to folk songs, learn traditional dances, and have maple taffy on snow!
  • Ghost Tour: Participate in the animated historical ghost tour "Crimes in New France".
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in the Quebec City region.

Plains of Abraham, Valcartier, Ice Hotel and Carnival ParadeDay 2

DAY 2: QUEBEC CITY

  • Breakfast: Breakfast with your group at a local restaurant.
  • Plains of Abraham: At the Plains of Abraham Museum partake in The Soldiers of the Martello Tower interactive workshop about daily life of a soldier in the 1812 Battle of Quebec.
  • Valcartier: Experience winter thrills and laughs while snow rafting, sliding on inner tubes, and crazy carpets at Village Vacances Valcartier.
  • Ice Hotel: Explore the incredible Ice Hotel made of ice and snow - the architecture and design changes each year, making this hotel truly unique.
  • Carnival Parade: Take in the festive atmosphere of the Carnival Night Parade.
  • Dinner: Enjoy dinner in a quaint local restaurant with your group.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in the Quebec City region.

Montreal - Pointe a Calliere and Pizza-Making ClassDay 3

DAY 3: QUEBEC CITY - MONTREAL

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at your hotel with your group.
  • Travel: Board your motor coach and continue to Montreal.
  • Pointe a Calliere: Visit the very birthplace of Montreal at Le Musee Pointe a Calliere.
  • Art Chaos: Create one-of-a-kind Art Chaos pieces to bring back home.
  • Film Industry: Presentation of the film and television industry in Montreal at Studio Mels. Participate in a Q&A panel.
  • Pizza Class: Join a local chef for a hands-on pizza-making class following a French-language recipe. Your pizza creations are your meal!
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in downtown Montreal.

Notre-Dame Basilica and Return HomeDay 4

DAY 4: MONTREAL - HOME

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Notre-Dame: Admire the spectacular interior of Montreal impressive Notre-Dame Basilica - the city oldest Catholic church.
  • Old Port: Explore Place Jacques-Cartier and St-Paul Street in Vieux-Montreal.
  • Departure: Say a fond Au Revoir to your Quebecois Prometour Tour Director. Board your motor coach and begin the journey back to the USA.
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Overview

  • Duration:4 days 3 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Quebec City, Montreal

Itinerary

Travel to Quebec City - Sugar Shack and Ghost TourDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - QUEBEC CITY

  • Welcome: Bienvenue a Quebec! Meet your Quebecois Prometour Tour Director upon arrival.
  • Sugar Shack: Experience the Quebecois tradition of sugaring off at a Cabane a Sucre. Tour the sugar shack, enjoy a lumberjack meal, listen to folk songs, learn traditional dances, and have maple taffy on snow!
  • Ghost Tour: Participate in the animated historical ghost tour "Crimes in New France".
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in the Quebec City region.

Plains of Abraham, Valcartier, Ice Hotel and Carnival ParadeDay 2

DAY 2: QUEBEC CITY

  • Breakfast: Breakfast with your group at a local restaurant.
  • Plains of Abraham: At the Plains of Abraham Museum partake in The Soldiers of the Martello Tower interactive workshop about daily life of a soldier in the 1812 Battle of Quebec.
  • Valcartier: Experience winter thrills and laughs while snow rafting, sliding on inner tubes, and crazy carpets at Village Vacances Valcartier.
  • Ice Hotel: Explore the incredible Ice Hotel made of ice and snow - the architecture and design changes each year, making this hotel truly unique.
  • Carnival Parade: Take in the festive atmosphere of the Carnival Night Parade.
  • Dinner: Enjoy dinner in a quaint local restaurant with your group.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in the Quebec City region.

Montreal - Pointe a Calliere and Pizza-Making ClassDay 3

DAY 3: QUEBEC CITY - MONTREAL

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at your hotel with your group.
  • Travel: Board your motor coach and continue to Montreal.
  • Pointe a Calliere: Visit the very birthplace of Montreal at Le Musee Pointe a Calliere.
  • Art Chaos: Create one-of-a-kind Art Chaos pieces to bring back home.
  • Film Industry: Presentation of the film and television industry in Montreal at Studio Mels. Participate in a Q&A panel.
  • Pizza Class: Join a local chef for a hands-on pizza-making class following a French-language recipe. Your pizza creations are your meal!
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in downtown Montreal.

Notre-Dame Basilica and Return HomeDay 4

DAY 4: MONTREAL - HOME

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel with your group.
  • Notre-Dame: Admire the spectacular interior of Montreal impressive Notre-Dame Basilica - the city oldest Catholic church.
  • Old Port: Explore Place Jacques-Cartier and St-Paul Street in Vieux-Montreal.
  • Departure: Say a fond Au Revoir to your Quebecois Prometour Tour Director. Board your motor coach and begin the journey back to the USA.

Learning Objectives

Analyze the cultural roots and contemporary significance of the Quebec Winter Carnival – one of the world largest winter festivals – examining how the celebration reflects and reinforces Quebecois identity.

Investigate the history of New France and Quebec City through the animated “Crimes in New France” ghost tour and the Plains of Abraham Museum Soldiers of the Martello Tower workshop.

Evaluate the engineering and design innovation of the Ice Hotel – made entirely of ice and snow, with unique architecture and design that changes each year – as an example of cold-climate creativity.

Compare the winter festival traditions of Quebec City with the arts and cinema culture of Montreal, examining how each city expresses Quebec distinct French-Canadian identity across seasons.

Develop cross-cultural appreciation and physical resilience through winter adventure activities including snow rafting, inner tube sliding, and the Carnival Night Parade experience.

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Landmark Highlights

  • Sugar Shack: "Sugaring off" tradition - tour the sugar shack, lumberjack meal, folk songs, traditional dances, and maple taffy on snow!
  • "Crimes in New France" Ghost Tour: Animated historical walk through Vieux-Quebec.
  • Plains of Abraham Museum: Soldiers of the Martello Tower interactive workshop - daily life of a soldier in the 1812 Battle of Quebec.
  • Village Vacances Valcartier: Winter thrills and laughs - snow rafting, inner tubes, and crazy carpets.
  • Ice Hotel: Made entirely of ice and snow - unique architecture and design that changes each year.
  • Carnival Night Parade: The festive atmosphere of the world-famous Quebec Winter Carnival.
  • Montreal: Musee Pointe a Calliere, Art Chaos painting, Studio Mels film industry presentation, and pizza-making class.

Why Choose Prométour?

100% Risk Free Registration (no costs)
30+ years of Experience
Customizable Itineraries
Guaranteed travel dates
No Hidden Fees, No Surprises
24 x 7 Dedicated support
Learn More

Frequently asked questions

Will my group be combined with another school group?

No. Every Prométour educational tour is personalized to ensure a meaningful experience. We guarantee private tours for all groups.

Your group will have its own dedicated Tour Director and itinerary, and will not be combined with any other school or student group.

How does Prométour support teachers with planning?

We take care of everything to make trip planning easy. From organizing travel logistics and accommodations to managing registrations, payments, and documentation, our team handles all the details so you can focus on the experience.

Support starts from day one. To help launch your trip, we host a parent meeting where your dedicated Tour Consultant introduces themselves, represents Prométour, and answers any parent questions directly.

Throughout the planning process, our expert Customer Service Team is available to assist families with registration, payments, and general inquiries, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for everyone involved.

When will our travel dates be confirmed?

Prométour trips are fully customizable, including your travel dates. You can choose the dates that best align with your school calendar, giving your group flexibility to coordinate extracurricular activities around the trip.

How does Prométour support our group during the trip?

With our own teams in locations such as Montréal, Paris, and Málaga, you get real people who are with your students and know the destination inside and out, not a call center just reading from a script.
If any issues arise while on tour, our 24/7 Emergency Line ensures that help is always just a phone call away. Your group will have access to real-time support whenever its needed.

What are Prométour's cancellation fees?

When you register for a Prométour trip, you can do so with confidence. If you cancel before the tour is officially confirmed, you'll receive a full refund with no questions asked.

Once the tour is confirmed, standard cancellation fees apply based on your departure date. Travelers may still be eligible for insurance coverage depending on their policy.

In some regions, and for travelers with an upgraded plan, Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance may be available. We recommend contacting the insurance provider directly for full details on coverage options.
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