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Day 1:Arrival in Montreal
Transfer independently to your downtown hotel.
Pick up your Jonview Canada Roadbook at the
front desk as you check in.The remainder of the
day is at leisure. Overnight in Montreal.
Day 2: Montreal to Quebec City
(255km) Discover the world’s second-largest
French-speaking city where shopping opportunities,
historic structures, sidewalk cafes and museums
await you! Visit Notre-Dame Basilica and Mont
Royal Park which offers prime views of the city.
Later, en route to Quebec City consider a stop at
Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Canada’s national shrine to
the Virgin Mary. Of interest in Trois Rivières is the
Museum of Quebec Folk Arts and traditions. Stay 2
nights in Quebec City.
Day 3: Quebec City
Full day to explore North America’s only walled
city.Visit the Plains of Abraham, the Citadel, the
Upper and Lower towns, the Notre Dame Basilica,
and the National Assembly and Parliament Buildings.
In the evening, stroll through the city’s pedestrianfriendly
streets and savour the European feel that
gives Quebec City such special distinction.
Day 4: Quebec City to Riviere-du-Loup
(205km) Drive along the St. Lawrence River to
Rivière-du-Loup with its splendid homes and public
buildings, including city hall and St. Patrick’s Church
and Presbytery. From the Park of the Luminous
Cross, you will enjoy a wide-reaching view of the
town’s centre, the St. Lawrence and the five islands
called Les Pèlerins, home to thousands of seabirds
and shorebirds. Overnight in Rivière-du-Loup.
Day 5: Riviere-du-Loup to Baie des Chaleurs
(410km) Uncover the scenery and maritime lore of
the Gaspé Peninsula as your route today takes you
to Baie des Chaleurs which lies at the inlet of the
Gulf of St. Lawrence between northern New
Brunswick and eastern Quebec. Baie des Chaleurs
is a famous fishing ground with many Acadian fishing
villages on its shores. Overnight in Baie des
Chaleurs.
Day 6: Baie des Chaleurs to Perce
(120km) Travel along the coast, passed Port-Daniel,
a community of Scottish, Acadian and Irish descent.
Take the Capitaine Fournier road which provides a
good view of a railway tunnel that crosses Cap de
l’Enfer - Cape of Hell. From the ‘Côte de Surprise’
highway by the small fishing port of L’Anse-à-
Beaufils you’ll have a magnificent full on view of
Percé Bay and Percé Rock. Stay 2 nights in Percé.
Day 7: Percé
Percé is a resort and tourist town renowned for
the extraordinary beauty of its surroundings. Its
prominent geological feature is a great rock pierced
with a hole, from which the community derived its
name.The town has a terrific selection of
restaurants and cafes.There is a summer theatre
and a boardwalk that stretches along the south
beach.
Day 8: Perce to Parc de la Gaspesie
(280km) As you pass the eastern most tip of the
peninsula, take some time to visit Forillon National
Park. Apart from its towering vertical cliffs, the
area’s most prominent landmark is the lighthouse at
Pointe-au-Pere National Historic Site, which rises
30m above the St. Lawrence. See the many wild
rose bushes which lend the nearby community of
Cap-des-Rosiers its name and make a stop at Gros
Morne with its magnificent cliffs and lovely bay area.
Continue on to the heart of the Gaspé Peninsula
where a wondrous mountainous spectacle awaits
you in the Parc de la Gaspésie. Stay 2 nights in Parc
de la Gaspésie.
Day 9: Parc de la Gaspesie
With peaks of over 1,000m, the park is the only
place in Quebec where caribou, moose and whitetailed
deer co-exist. Enjoy 140km of hiking trails
with far-reaching views or take a guided nature tour
(not included). In addition to hiking, the park also
offers mountain biking, canoeing, fishing and
picnicking. An Interpretation Centre houses a
permanent exhibit and souvenir shop. Audio-visual
displays and special activities also provide
opportunities to learn more about the park’s flora
and fauna and its geological history.
Day 10: Parc de la Gaspesie to Tadoussac
(285km) Leave the Gaspé Region and drive to
Tadoussac, a choice destination for those interested
in marine wildlife, particularly whales. On your way,
make a stop in the small town of Rimouski, home
to some of the finest artwork from eastern Quebec
and known for its magnificent works of wood
carving. As you take the ferry from Matane to Baie
Comeau keep an eye out for whales as you cross
the mighty St. Lawrence. Overnight in Tadoussac.
Day 11:Tadoussac to Saguenay
(126km) Take a short drive into Saguenay. An
excellent view of the waters below the Saguenay
Fjord can be found at the town of L’Anse-de-
Roche. A stop at L’Anse-Saint-Jean, sometimes
called Quebec’s ‘Little Switzerland’ because of the
steep mountains flanking the town, offers a look at
well-preserved traditional local fieldstone and log
architecture. A covered bridge that was built in
1929 and spectacular views of the Saguenay River
can also be found. Overnight in Saguenay.
Day 12: Saguenay to Lac St. Jean
(126km) Explore Saguenay Provincial Park which
preserves strips of land along the north and south
shores of the Saguenay Fjord.The 105 km long fjord
is up 250m deep, resulting in dark amber to black
coloured water. Cold salt water from the St.
Lawrence pushes under warmer fresh water from
the Saguenay, resulting in amazingly diverse marine
life.Visit the park’s interpretative centre and learn
about the formation of the fjord and its physical,
hydrographic and oceanographic characteristics.
Overnight in Lac St. Jean.
Day 13: Lac St. Jean to Saint-Alexis-Desmonts
(273km) More time to enjoy this impressive area of
the Sagueney Region.The region around the lake is
known for its mining and lumbering and nature and
recreation enthusiasts will enjoy boating, hiking,
climbing, fishing for landlocked salmon, and
horseback riding around this uniquely circular lake!
End the day with a drive through Quebec’s wild
nature and dense terrain as you make your way to
Saint-Alexis-des-Monts. Stay 2 nights in Saint-Alexisdes-
Monts.
Day 14: Saint-Alexis-Desmonts
You will have access to a wide variety of activities
during your stay: forest walks and mountain biking
on well-marked trails, access to the beach, boating,
canoeing, windsurfing and sailing on the tranquil
lake. Also available, at a surcharge, are river
canoeing, seaplane flights,ATV-tours, fishing,
waterskiing, diving and golf.
Day 15: End of tour
(150km) Return to Montreal Trudeau International
Airport to check in for your return flight.
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