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Quebec: Canadian Capital Cities

Overview

  • Duration:6 days 5 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City

Itinerary

Arrive in Ottawa - Ghost TourDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - OTTAWA

  • Welcome: Welcome to Ottawa! Meet your Prometour Tour Director upon arrival.
  • Ottawa Tour: Let your Tour Director show you Ottawas highlights - 24 Sussex Drive, the Prime Ministers Residence, and the Governor Generals Residence.
  • Ghost Tour: Partake in a ghost tour of Ottawa.
  • Dinner: Buffet dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in the Ottawa region.

Parliament Hill, Supreme Court and MontrealDay 2

DAY 2: OTTAWA - MONTREAL

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Parliament: Guided tour of Parliament Centre Block - the House of Commons or Senate, Hall of Honour, and Library of Parliament.
  • Supreme Court: Tour the Supreme Court of Canada - learn about Canada Justice System.
  • History Museum: Discover the exhibits at the Canadian Museum of History.
  • Travel: Board your bus and continue to Montreal.
  • Underground City: Explore the famous Underground City of Montreal - 35km of tunnels!
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Montreal.

Old Montreal and Notre-Dame BasilicaDay 3

DAY 3: MONTREAL

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Old Montreal: Guided walking tour of Old Montreal and the Old Port.
  • Notre-Dame: Admire the spectacular interior of Notre-Dame Basilica.
  • Pointe a Calliere: Visit the very birthplace of Montreal at Musee Pointe a Calliere.
  • Science Centre: Discover the Montreal Science Centre.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Montreal.

Quebec City - Chateau Frontenac and 1812 WorkshopDay 4

DAY 4: MONTREAL - QUEBEC CITY

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Travel: Board your motor coach and continue to Quebec City.
  • Walking Tour: Guided walking tour of Quebec City - see the Chateau Frontenac and explore the fortified city.
  • 1812 Workshop: At the Musee des Plaines d Abraham, partake in a workshop about daily life of a soldier of the 1812 Battle of Quebec.
  • Citadelle: Visit the Governor General of Canada residence within the Citadelle.
  • Dinner: Enjoy an authentic Quebecois dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Quebec City.

St. Lawrence Ferry, Huron Village and Sugar ShackDay 5

DAY 5: QUEBEC CITY

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Ferry: Traverse the St. Lawrence River on a ferry with a sailors view of the Chateau Frontenac.
  • Civilisation Museum: Enter the Musee de la Civilisation - one of Canada most impressive museums.
  • Petit Champlain: Wander through Quartier Petit Champlain - the oldest shopping district in North America.
  • Huron Village: Guided visit of the Onhoua Chetek8e Huron Village - learn about Huron-Wendat history and customs. Participate in a Traditional Games workshop.
  • Sugar Shack: Live the Quebecois tradition of "sugaring off" - enjoy a meal and learn traditional dances and folk songs.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Quebec City.

Montmorency Falls and Return HomeDay 6

DAY 6: QUEBEC CITY - HOME

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Montmorency Falls: Explore Parc de la Chute Montmorency - climb up or down the 487 steps for a different view of the falls.
  • Copper Museum: Visit the Copper Museum to watch a Repousse demonstration. Try your own copper masterpiece!
  • Departure: Say Au revoir to your Prometour Tour Director. Return home.

Learning Objectives

Analyze the structure and function of Canada federal government through guided tours of Parliament Centre Block, the Supreme Court of Canada, and the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa.

Investigate the dual French and English cultural heritage of Canada by contrasting the political capital Ottawa with the vibrant French-speaking cities of Montreal and Quebec City.

Evaluate the historical significance of Quebec City as a fortified colonial capital, examining the 1812 Battle of Quebec, the Citadelle, and the UNESCO-recognized Old Town.

Compare Indigenous Huron-Wendat traditions with French-Canadian customs through the Onhoua Chetek8e Huron Village and a traditional Sugar Shack experience.

Examine the archaeology of Montreal at Musee Pointe a Calliere and the scale of the Underground City network of 35km of tunnels.

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Landmark Highlights

  • Ottawa: 24 Sussex Drive, Prime Ministers Residence, Parliament Centre Block, Supreme Court of Canada, and Canadian Museum of History.
  • Montreal: Old Montreal, Notre-Dame Basilica, Musee Pointe a Calliere, Montreal Science Centre, and Underground City - 35km of tunnels.
  • Quebec City: Chateau Frontenac, fortified city, Musee des Plaines dAbraham 1812 workshop, Citadelle, and Musee de la Civilisation.
  • Cultural Highlights: Onhoua Chetek8e Huron Village with Traditional Games, Sugar Shack sugaring off.
  • Parc de la Chute Montmorency and Copper Museum.
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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.

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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?

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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.
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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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