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Quebec: STEM Tour

Overview

  • Duration:5 days 4 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Montreal, Quebec City

Itinerary

Arrive in Montreal - Downtown TourDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - MONTREAL

  • Welcome: Bienvenue au Quebec! Meet your Prometour Tour Director upon arrival.
  • Downtown Tour: Guided walking tour of Downtown Montreal - see Central Station, Ste-Catherine Street, Place des Arts, Quartier International, the World Trade Center, and Mary Queen of the World Cathedral.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local downtown restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Montreal.

SAT 360 Film, Stop Motion Workshop and Sustainable BuildingDay 2

DAY 2: MONTREAL

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • SAT: Visit the Societe des Arts Technologiques and watch a short film projected on a 360-degree spherical screen. Then partake in a Stop Motion Workshop - discover the techniques and tools linked to animation software.
  • Sustainable Development: Tour the Centre for Sustainable Development - see one of the greenest buildings in Quebec and learn about environmentally and socially responsible construction.
  • Observatory: Admire the view of Montreal from the Ville-Marie Observatory.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Montreal.

Beauharnois Hydroelectric Station, Electrium and Quebec CityDay 3

DAY 3: MONTREAL - QUEBEC CITY

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Beauharnois: Visit Beauharnois Generation Station - one of the worlds largest hydropower facilities.
  • Electrium: Stop at Electrium - learn about the laws of electricity and electron movement. Discover voltage, electric circuits, magnetic fields, and all about Hydroelectric Power.
  • Quebec City: Continue on to Quebec City. Guided walking tour - see the breathtaking Chateau Frontenac and explore the fortified city.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant within the walls of the Old City.
  • Overnight: Overnight in Quebec City.

Montmorency Falls Geology and Canyon Sainte-AnneDay 4

DAY 4: QUEBEC CITY

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at a local restaurant.
  • Montmorency Falls: At Parc de la Chute Montmorency, join an expert and learn about the geology of the site - the result of a fault in the Earths crust!
  • Canyon Sainte-Anne: See the fabulous display of nature that the glaciers left at the spectacular Canyon Sainte-Anne by crossing 3 suspended bridges.
  • Morrin College: Discover science as it was taught at Morrin College from 1868 to 1902 through interactive science workshops.
  • Immersion Quebec: Visit Immersion Quebec, where Quebec history is revealed through 3D animation techniques with a virtual reality headset.
  • Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in Quebec City.

Return HomeDay 5

DAY 5: QUEBEC CITY - HOME

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at a local Quebec City restaurant.
  • Departure: Say Au Revoir to your Prometour Tour Director. Board your bus and return home.

Learning Objectives

Analyze the principles of hydroelectric power generation through a visit to Beauharnois Generation Station – one of the worlds largest hydropower facilities – and the Electrium exhibition on voltage, electric circuits, and magnetic fields.

Investigate the geological forces that shaped the Quebec landscape through guided study of Montmorency Falls – the result of a fault in the Earths crust – and the glacially formed Canyon Sainte-Anne with its three suspended bridges.

Evaluate the principles of sustainable architecture and construction by touring the Centre for Sustainable Development in Montreal – one of the greenest buildings in Quebec – and learning about environmentally responsible urban design.

Compare the historic science education methods at Morrin College from 1868 to 1902 with modern interactive STEM experiences at the SAT and the Electrium, examining how scientific learning has evolved over 150 years.

Develop technical creativity and animation literacy through a Stop Motion Workshop and a SAT 360-degree spherical film experience, connecting digital arts and technology with STEM learning.

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Landmark Highlights

  • Montreal: Guided downtown tour including Central Station, Ste-Catherine Street, Place des Arts, World Trade Center, and Mary Queen of the World Cathedral.
  • SAT (Societe des Arts Technologiques): Short film on 360-degree spherical screen. Stop Motion Workshop exploring animation techniques.
  • Centre for Sustainable Development: One of the greenest buildings in Quebec - environmentally and socially responsible construction.
  • Beauharnois Generation Station: One of the worlds largest hydropower facilities.
  • Electrium: Laws of electricity, voltage, electric circuits, magnetic fields, and all about Hydroelectric Power.
  • Quebec City: Chateau Frontenac walking tour. Montmorency Falls geology - result of a fault in the Earths crust. Canyon Sainte-Anne - glacial formations via 3 suspended bridges. Morrin College interactive science workshops from 1868-1902. Immersion Quebec VR.
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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.

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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