Language & Culture in Québec
Say “bonjour” to two of Canada’s most beautiful and diverse cities.
Walk the cobblestone streets of Old Montréal and get an inside look at daily life in this European-style city. Then, travel to Quebéc City, where you’ll learn about Canadian history, French-Canadian culture, and add a few more French words to your vocabulary. Top off your trip with a stop at a traditional sugar shack and see how maple syrup, a staple of Canadian cuisine, is harvested.
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Day 1: Montréal
Arrive in Montréal
Take a walking tour of Old Montréal
- Old Port
- Jacques Cartier Square
- Underground City
- Chinatown
Enjoy an evening activity
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Day 2: Montréal
Take a guided sightseeing tour with a Montréal local
- Get an inside look at daily life in Montréal
- Try out local French phrases
- Understand Montréal culture and society as it compares to the U.S.
Visit the Notre Dame Basilica
Talk with Montrealers as you explore a local market
Learn more about Montréal graffiti culture at Café Graffiti
Enjoy an Old Montréal dinner and performance
Meet the ghosts of local legends on a ghost hunt in Old Montréal
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Day 3: Montréal • Québec City
Practice your French with an improv workshop
Travel to Quebec City
Tour a fromagerie, or cheese factory, and see how cheese curds are made
Take a guided tour of Québec City
- Old Town
- Rue Petit-Champlain, North America’s oldest street
- National Assembly
- Place-Royale
- Upper town
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Day 4: Québec
Take an excursion to the Beaupré Coast
Visit the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré
Visit one of Québec's educational Economuseums
Visit Montmorency Falls
- 270-foot falls (almost 100 feet higher than Niagara)
Perform a legendary folk tale in French during a costume workshop
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Day 5: Québec
Dive into Québec City's history with a virtual reality activity
Explore Rue Saint-Jean, the gateway to Old Québec
Take a tour of the Musee National Des Beaux Arts
Add this in-depth excursion:
Bicycle tour of Québec City
Take a Québec City bike tour and pedal by some of the city's most well-known sights. (Available May through October)Add this in-depth excursion:
Snow Shoeing
Experience Canadian culture, history, and nature—all at once—as you snowshoe across the Plains of Abraham (available November to April).Enjoy dinner at a traditional sugar shack
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Day 6: Montréal
Depart for home
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Day 1: Montréal
Arrive in Montréal
Take a walking tour of Old Montréal
- Old Port
- Jacques Cartier Square
- Underground City
- Chinatown
Enjoy an evening activity
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Day 2: Montréal
Take a guided sightseeing tour with a Montréal local
- Get an inside look at daily life in Montréal
- Try out local French phrases
- Understand Montréal culture and society as it compares to the U.S.
Visit the Notre Dame Basilica
Talk with Montrealers as you explore a local market
Learn more about Montréal graffiti culture at Café Graffiti
Enjoy an Old Montréal dinner and performance
Meet the ghosts of local legends on a ghost hunt in Old Montréal
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Day 3: Montréal • Québec City
Practice your French with an improv workshop
Travel to Quebec City
Tour a fromagerie, or cheese factory, and see how cheese curds are made
Take a guided tour of Québec City
- Old Town
- Rue Petit-Champlain, North America’s oldest street
- National Assembly
- Place-Royale
- Upper town
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Day 4: Québec
Take an excursion to the Beaupré Coast
Visit the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré
Visit one of Québec's educational Economuseums
Visit Montmorency Falls
- 270-foot falls (almost 100 feet higher than Niagara)
Perform a legendary folk tale in French during a costume workshop
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Day 5: Québec
Dive into Québec City's history with a virtual reality activity
Explore Rue Saint-Jean, the gateway to Old Québec
Take a tour of the Musee National Des Beaux Arts
Add this in-depth excursion:
Bicycle tour of Québec City
Take a Québec City bike tour and pedal by some of the city's most well-known sights. (Available May through October)Add this in-depth excursion:
Snow Shoeing
Experience Canadian culture, history, and nature—all at once—as you snowshoe across the Plains of Abraham (available November to April).Enjoy dinner at a traditional sugar shack
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Day 6: Montréal
Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Round-trip Transportation
Round-trip transportation on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach throughout the tour.
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Hotel Accommodations
Overnight stays in safe, quality hotels.
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Overnight Security
Security guards on watch nightly.
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Meals
Breakfast and dinner daily; lunch can also be included.
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All Gratuities
Tips included for your Tour Director, bus driver, licensed guides, restaurant and hotel staff.
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Guided Tours and Activities
Sightseeing tours led by expert and licensed local guides; tickets to all activities.
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Full-time Tour Director
Your Tour Director stays with your group 24/7, providing local insight and knowledge, while handling every on-tour detail.
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Training and Support
We prepare new Group Leaders on a free Training Tour and provide personal support every step of the way.
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Traveler Resources
We offer travelers flexible payment options as well as a dedicated support team to manage finances and answer tour questions.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team while on tour.
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Expert Tour Planning
Your dedicated EF team provides expertise every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Illness and Accident Coverage
Rest easier knowing your travelers are covered on tour with EF's comprehensive coverage plan.
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$50 Million Liability Policy
Group Leaders and schools are protected while on tour.
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