| ALL GAY FRENCH CANADA TOUR |
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| Where: |
Canada - North America |
| When: |
July 26 to August 3, 2008 |
| Clientele: |
Men & Women Welcome |
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Culture, heritage and pride. We take you to Nouvelle France. You'll walk through the quaint streets of Montréal, one of the friendliest gay destinations in the world, get lost in charming Quebec City with its cobbled streets & cafés, and then enjoy Tadoussac at the gulf of the Saint Laurence River, abound with whales and wonderful trails. Our visit to French Canada wraps up with Montréal's famous Pride Festival. Let us show you a different facet of Canada - the French Side.
Highlights
- Guided visit of Old Montreal and the Downtown Centre
- Guided tour of Montreal's Gay village
- Guided visit to Quebec's Old Town, the Plaines of Abraham as well as the port area
- Montmorency Falls, higher than Niagara!
- Breathtaking Saguenay Fjord
- Whale watching cruise on the Saint Lawrence river
- Internationally renowned Mont Tremblant resort
- Montreal Pride Week starts July 27!
- 4* very central accommodation
Click the "Contact Us" button for more details or call us at 1-800-GAY-TRAVEL (429-8728) to be sure you don't miss this trip! |
| ITINERARY |
| Date |
Description |
| Sat |
Arrive in Montreal
Depart from home and arrive in Montreal, Canada. This evening we being our tour of Montreal with a guided introduction of the Gay village. Afterwards, we will host a welcome dinner at a hip restaurant so that we can all get better aquatinted with each other. After dinner those of you who would like to explore Montreal's gay nightlife, your tour guide will introduce you to the more popular bars and clubs. Meals: D. |
| Sun |
Montreal
This morning enjoy a guided tour of Montreal city, the Old Town, Mount Royal and the famous "underground city". Your afternoon is free to continue to explore at your own pace. Meals: B. |
| Mon |
Quebec City
After breakfast we depart for Quebec City and enjoy a guided tour of the Old Town. The evening is at leisure. Meals: B. |
| Tue |
Quebec City / Tadoussac
Free time to relax this morning. After lunch we depart for Tadoussac with a stop en route at Montmorency falls standing 83 meters high. You dinner tonight is included. Meals: B, D. |
| Wed |
Tadoussac / Whale Cruise
Sure to be a highlight of your trip, this morning we jump into a zodiac boat for our whale watching cruise. The afternoon is free for relaxing, kayaking, hiking, sun tanning or anything else your heart's desire. Meals: B. |
| Thu |
Tadoussac / Montreal
Drive through the Quebec countryside en route to Montreal. We stop at the Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre basilica before arriving late afternoon in Montreal. Your evening is at leisure. Meals: B. |
| Fri |
Mont Tremblant
Today we head for the internationally famous resort area of Mont Tremblant. We take a gondola ride up to the summit (included). You can either ride the gondola back down to the base or hike some of the beautiful trails. Meals: B. |
| Sat |
Free Day
Today is completely free for you to continue to explore Montreal. Montreal is celebrating Pride this week and there will be numerous events, parties and activities to participate in. Montreal also has some fabulous museums, search for that perfect souvenir or linger in a café. This evening we host a farewell dinner where we can say our fond farewells. Meals: B, D. |
| Sun |
Depart/Return Home
Our tour officially ends after breakfast today. If you would like to extend your stay in Montreal we can help you with hotel reservations. Meals: B. |
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| RATE |
$1,795 USD per person, land only.
Book at least 5 months before departure and save $100! |
Single Supplement: $750 USD. Not Required. We can match you with another traveler should you wish at no cost. Price includes: all accommodation in 4 star, gay friendly hotels, with private bath or shower; hotel taxes, porterage, tips and service charges; all activities as outlined in the itinerary; all meals as per itinerary; the services of a tour escort throughout the trip; all ground transportation as per itinerary. Not included: international airfare to/from Montreal; passport & visa fees if applicable; personal travel and cancellation insurance; meals and activities not specifically included in the itinerary; services of a personal nature like alcohol, soft drinks, bottled water, laundry, telephone calls, faxes as well as customary tips to drivers and guides. |
| IMPORTANT INFORMATION |
Hotels:
Montreal: Hotel Gouverneur Place Dupuis - 4 star hotel located in the centre of the city and gay village. Quebec City: Vieux Quebec-located in Old Quebec. Tadoussac: Hotel Tadoussac- historic hotel located along the shore of the St. Laurence.
Visas:
American passport holders are not required to have visas to enter the Canada for tourism purposes. You do need to have a valid passport if you plan to fly to Montreal. Please contact us for more details.
Health & Vaccinations:
There are no shots that are required for travel to the Canada but we recommend that your tetanus booster be up to date.
Currency and Money Issues:
It is very easy to withdraw money from ATMs located throughout the country as well as to use your Visa or MasterCard. The American Express card is less widely accepted. Travelers checks are also accepted however can carry a heavy commission fee. We recommend to travelers to bring only a small amount of cash and/or travelers checks and to rather use their ATM and credit cards while traveling. |
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