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ESCORTED TOURS

CANADA WILDLIFE ODYSSEY
(CWL-001)

Sun 1 - arrival MONTREAL Fri 6 - SAGUENAY - CHARLEVOIX (199 km)
Arrival at airport, meet & greet and transfer to hotel where a Early morning departure through the Saguenay fjord en route
Receptour Canada multi-lingual representative will assist you to Tadoussac. Morning embarkation for an exciting morning
with the hotel registration formalities. Overnight. WHALE watching cruise: discover numerous marine mammal
HOTEL: Delta Montreal **** (2 nts) species, notably the potent Rorqual Whale and the bright white
Beluga Whale! Lunch at the historic Tadoussac Hotel, situated
Mon 2 - MONTREAL in the heart of the Village. Continuation towards the quaint Isle-
Morning orientation tour of this dynamic metropolis featuring: aux-Coudres. En route, discover the beautiful region of
old Montréal, Mount Royal, the Business District and the Charlevoix: recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere
Olympic site. Time at leisure and overnight. (AB) Reserve. After a brief ferry crossing, arrival at a typical 18th
Century French Canadian style hotel for check-in. Dinner at
Tue 3 - MONTREAL - LAC ST JEAN (500 km) hotel and overnight. (AB,L,D)
Morning departure along the north shore of the St. Lawrence HOTEL: Hotel Cap-aux-Pierres*** (1 nt)
River. Time at leisure for an optional floatplane ride to get a bird’ Sat 7 - CHARLEVOIX - QUÉBEC CITY (140 km)
s eye view of the untamed beauty of this region. Lunch at
leisure. Continuation via the panoramic shores of the 560 km Morning return ferry to the mainland and departure towards
long St-Maurice River. Arrival in Lac St Jean region; this Québec. Stop en route in Baie St-Paul, nestled in a valley that
dazzling lake nearly 35 km in diameter - a true inland sea! still draws artists to this day. Continuation and upon arrival In
Arrival at hotel, and check-in. Overnight. (AB) Quebec City, orientation tour of this walled city featuring Place
HOTEL: Hotel du Jardin *** (1 nt) Royale, Plains of Abraham, Parliament Hill, Château Frontenac
hotel. Transfer to hotel for check-in and overnight. (AB)
Wed 4 - LAC ST JEAN - SAGUENAY (70 km) HOTEL: Hilton Québec**** (2 nts)
Morning journey into at the Fauna Park of St Félicien: sitting in Sun 8 - QUÉBEC CITY
a caged trolley, you are taken through a huge natural park to
observe a wide variety of Canadian species roaming freely in Day at leisure to explore the hidden secrets set within the walls.
their natural habitat - see bears within arm’s reach, listen to Overnight. (AB)
wolves howl nearby, get an unequalled view of moose and
caribous! Continuation towards the Village of Val Jalbert. This is Mon 9 - QUÉBEC CITY - MT TREMBLANT (380 km)
an authentic mono-industrial village which is recognized as a Morning departure towards the impressive Montmorency Falls
historical heritage site. Take the cable car and a short walk in and stop to admire this wonder of nature. Continuation towards
the forest to reach the top of a spectacular fall which is 22 the lower Laurentian region to Mont-Tremblant. Stop en-route
meters higher than Niagara Falls. Arrival in Saguenay for at a sugarshack where you will enjoy Québec folkloric traditions
Check-in and overnight. (AB) in an authentic setting. After being introduced to the ‘art’ of
HOTEL: Delta Saguenay **** (2 nts) maple syrup production, a delicious lunch will be served in the
most original fashion. Late afternoon arrival in Mont-Tremblant
Thu 5 - SAGUENAY (20 km) for check in at your hotel and time at leisure to explore the
Full day dedicated to nature and wildlife. Your day starts with renowned village. You may want to explore the summit of the
an introductory seminar about the bears. Next it is a nature trail highest peak of the area and observe the immense forest of
hike to a "coureur des bois" (logrunner) camp, where your maple and pine trees or enjoy the outdoor pools and terraces of
survival specialist will demonstrate to you the techniques of the hotel. Overnight. (AB, L)
surviving in the wild - through fishing, hunting, selecting fruits HOTEL: Fairmont Mont Tremblant **** (1 nt)
and plants. Lunch will be served in a rustic log chalet by a lake.
After it is an exciting rabaska canoe adventure, where you will Tue 10 - MONT TREMBLANT - OTTAWA (163 km)
learn how to ride a canoe like the Indians once did! Then it is off Morning departure towards Ottawa, the capital of Canada!
to visit beaver huts, followed by a bear observation experience Upon arrival, start your visit with a short guided tour of the
to wrap up this unforgettable day. Return to your hotel for Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical ride showing: the
dinner and overnight. (AB, L, D) stables, the Riding School, the Farrier Station, the Tack Room
and see the state Landau ("carriages") used in royal escorts of
Her Majesty the Queen. After the tour, you will also be able to
purchase a variety of Musical Ride collectables if you wish!
Continuation and orientation tour featuring: Rideau Hall, Rideau
Canal, Supreme Court of Canada. Time at leisure around The
ByWard Market; where you will find many shops, restaurants
and art galleries. Transfer to hotel, for check-in and overnight.
(AB)
HOTEL: Lord Elgin **** (1 nt)

Prices are net, per person in CA$. 9