Experience the energy and traditions of the Québec Winter Carnival on a four-day student adventure designed for schools in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and across the Northeast. Travel together by private coach and discover French-Canadian culture through historic Old Québec, Carnival celebrations, snow tubing, the Hôtel de Glace, Huron-Wendat traditions and dinners at locally cherished restaurants.
Québec Carnival Coach Tour
DAY 1: USA | QUÉBEC CITY
Depart the United States by private coach, which will remain with your group throughout the tour.
Bienvenue à Québec! Meet your bilingual Forum Tour Manager, who will accompany your group throughout the program.
Explore Old Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a guided walking tour through its historic streets and fortifications.
Spend time exploring the charming Quartier Petit Champlain.
Enjoy a traditional fondue dinner.
Overnight accommodation in Québec City.
DAY 2: QUÉBEC WINTER CARNIVAL
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Experience the Québec Winter Carnival and receive the official Carnival Effigy, your pass to the festival’s main activities.
Visit Village Vacances Valcartier for snow tubing, snow rafting and other exciting winter activities.
Discover the Hôtel de Glace, an extraordinary hotel rebuilt entirely from snow and ice each winter.
Visit a traditional cabane à sucre for an authentic lumberjack meal followed by French-Canadian music and dancing.
Attend the exciting Québec Winter Carnival night parade (subject to travel dates).
Overnight accommodation in Québec City.
DAY 3: HURON-WENDAT CULTURE | QUÉBEC CITY
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Enjoy a guided visit to Onhoüa Chetek8e, a recreated Huron-Wendat village, to learn about the Nation’s history, traditions and culture. Participate in traditional games and a hands-on fur-craft workshop.
Explore Parc de la Chute-Montmorency and ride the funicular for an impressive view of the frozen waterfall.
Embark on a guided snowshoeing experience across the Plains of Abraham with a historical interpreter before warming up with a cup of hot chocolate.
Enjoy a traditional crêpe dinner.
Discover the darker side of Québec City’s history during a guided ghost tour.
Overnight accommodation in Québec City.
DAY 4: QUÉBEC CITY | USA
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Visit the Québec Circus School and participate in the Allons au Cirque workshop, trying activities such as juggling, trampolining and unicycling.
Enjoy leisure time at Les Galeries de la Capitale.
Say Au revoir to your Forum Tour Manager before boarding your private coach for the return journey home.
What’s included
All-inclusive pricing makes it easy for teachers,
parents, and students. This trip includes:
Private group tour
Expert local guides
24-hour
emergency support
Personalized itinerary
Conveniently-located hotels
Comprehensive
Travel insurance
Tour Manager 100%
dedicated to your group
Authentic meals
Private coach
transportation
What our teachers are saying
I am so pleased with this experience as it was my first time leading a trip. I am grateful to Forum for their expertise and understanding of the educational nature of the trip.
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