Quebec in Depth with the Gaspe Peninsula

Your Small Group Discovery Tour begins! At 6:00 p.m., meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.

Magical Montréal After breakfast, enjoy sightseeing with a Local Guide. The rest of your day is free to explore this lively city on your own. Your Tour Director will be onsite to provide ideas for shopping, dining, and exploring. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT Explore the cultural capital of Canada where Québécois culture and heritage are celebrated in Vieux-Montréal with cobblestone streets and grand buildings showcasing European flair. Visit the Basilique Notre-Dame with its stunning stained glass and enjoy shopping and lunch in the trendy historic Plateau Mont-Royal neighborhood.

Maritime Marvels Follow the historic Navigator’s Route along the St. Lawrence River into the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for an overnight stay in the maritime center of Rimouski. Recharge in Saint-Jean Port-Joli where nature meets artisan talent with local woodworking, brought to the area by the French settlers in the late 17th century. Free time this evening – perhaps take in the sunset over the St. Lawrence River or stroll through downtown. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT Explore historic towns and maritime ports as you travel part of the scenic path of the Navigator’s Route along the southern half of the St. Lawrence River through the beauty of the Quebec countryside and quaint Victorian villages.

Sea Legends & Ancient Creatures Start your grand tour of the spectacular Gaspé Peninsula featuring panoramic views of the sea, beaches, and cliffs. Continue along the St. Lawrence River to Pointe-au-Père Maritime Historic Site, home of the Empress of Ireland Museum, to learn about the transatlantic liner’s history and doomed fate. Travel through the Matapédia Valley, named for the salmon-rich Matapédia River, for a guided visit to Miguasha National Park. Continue to the Carleton-sur-Mer. (B,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT Explore the magnificent natural world of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Miguasha National Park, where prehistoric fossil fish and plants reveal the story of how some of the first vertebrates adapted to life on land.