Winter in Montréal and Québec

Welcome to Montréal! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink. ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE in Montréal with free time to see the sights of the vibrant city. Montréal is a bilingual city, with both French and English widely spoken. Your GlobusGO mobile app has all the maps and tips on where to dine, shop, and play.

Culinary Influences Explore Montréal during a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide including the incredible Basilique Notre-Dame. Enjoy lunch [LOCAL FAVORITE] at a traditional Montréal deli. Discover the beautiful holiday displays and festive markets this afternoon. Join your Tour Director to visit Grand Marché de Noël de Montréal (Great Christmas Market), and Montréal Christmas Village. (B,L) TOUR HIGHLIGHT ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT Enjoy a 2-night stay in the luxurious ambiance of Montréal’s The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel. Located near the legendary Sainte-Catherine Street, galleries, and shopping venues, you’ll find extraordinary comfort and first-class service in this historic hotel on the cobblestone avenues of Montréal. LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL EATS & LEGENDARY STREETS Dine at a family-owned deli for a deliciously classic Montreal lunch and indulge in the favorite traditions of smoked beef (cured and smoked beef brisket) sandwiches – popular here since Eastern European immigrants brought their unique curing techniques to Montreal in the late 1800s. Explore the cultural capital of Canada where the traditional Québécois style is celebrated along its cobblestone streets and grand buildings in European flair.

French Toasts Enjoy a relaxed start this morning before departing for the Marche Jean-Talon (Jean-Talon Market), located in the heart of Little Italy. Bid adieu to Montréal for charming Québec City and a 3-night stay in the legendary landmark, Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac. Discover one of the most historic and best-preserved cities in North America. The afternoon is free to explore the holiday markets or stroll the streets of Old Québec City. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT Experience castle life at the iconic Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac. Stunning views, powerful political meetings, and famous guests have illuminated the hotel for more than a century.

How Sweet it is! Explore the unique copper creations at the Albert Gilles Copper Art Studio and Museum and see one of his greatest works of art, the hand-made copper doors at the Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre Shrine. Visit a locally owned [LOCAL FAVORITE] Sugar Shack for a traditional sugar shack lunch including live musical entertainment. Continue to Montmorency Falls Park for stunning views of a natural waterfall, the tallest in Québec and 30 m taller than Niagara Falls (weather permitting). The afternoon is free to explore the holiday markets for Christmas cheer and European-style outdoor market shopping. (B,L) LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES Collecting maple water to create maple syrup is a longtime tradition across generations when families trudged through the snow to tap the nearby trees in preparation for rich and hearty recipes. Learn the art of making maple syrup and enjoy local music and lunch at a Sugar Shack!