Montréal Trip Overview
Within a day travelers can visit one of the most historic cities in Canada. You will visit the only fortified city in North America with cobblestone walkways and well-preserved 17th-century architecture, all of which has given the entire city status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Not only will you experience the old European charm but wonder at nature’s beauty while taking in the grander of Montmorency Falls, a full 30 m higher than Niagara Falls. Finally, during winter you can visit the Ice Hotel the only one of its kind in North America. You will be assisted by our tour leader throughout the trip, you will be able to participate in various activities (not included), and visit various unique places.
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Duration: 14 hours
Starts: Montréal, Canada
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Montréal, Québec, Canada
Within a day travelers can visit one of the most historic cities in Canada. You will visit the only fortified city in North America with cobblestone walkways and well-preserved 17th-century architecture, all of which has given the entire city status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Not only will you experience the old European charm but wonder at nature’s beauty while taking in the grander of Montmorency Falls, a full 30 m higher than Niagara Falls. Finally, during winter you can visit the Ice Hotel the only one of its kind in North America. You will be assisted by our tour leader throughout the trip, you will be able to participate in various activities (not included), and visit various unique places.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Parc de la Chute-Montmorency, 5300 boulevard Sainte-Anne Au pied de la chute, Quebec City, Quebec G1C 0M3 Canada
100ft taller than Niagara Falls and just 15 minutes from Old Quebec, the 272-foot high waterfall dominates the Parc de la Chute-Montmorency. Enjoy a spectacular cable car journey to the top of the falls with many breathtaking viewpoints and trails.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Observatoire de la Capitale, Edifice Marie-Guyart 1037, rue De La Chevrotiere, 31st floor, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 5E9 Canada
The Capital Observatory is the tallest building in the city, at 221 meters high and a 360 ° view of Quebec City you will marvel at the beautiful view.( It is closed due to COVID-19)
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Old Quebec, Rue de Tresor, Quebec City, Quebec GIR 5B8 Canada
As the only fortified city in North America, Quebec City has a history of more than 400 years. We will discover Quebec City from many different angles such as politics, military, history, heritage, architecture and so much more. In old Quebec City, we will explore the Petit Champlain, a neighborhood in Quebec City. In fact, it is the oldest district in North America with famous attractions such as Rue du Petit Champlain mural and Breakneck Stairs. Particularly, the Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec is known as the oldest church in the Americas. Its long history and close relation with the New France makes it one of the most important national historic site for all of Canada. In addition, Château Frontenac was designed by American architect Bruce Price. It is constructed under the requirement of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company (CPR) and accounts for one of the series castle-style hotel buildings and so much more to see.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hotel de Glace Ice Bar, 75, Montee de l’Auberge, Pavillon Ukiuk Station Touristique de Duchesnay, Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier, Quebec G3N 2Y5 Canada
Québec is the perfect winter city to spend magical snow‑filled moments with family, friends, or that special someone. Hôtel de Glace (ice hotel) is just 20 minutes from the city centre and is open to visitors from January to March. The ultimate experience is to spend the night there, but a simple tour of this architectural wonder is well worth the trip.
Built using 500 tons of ice and 40,000 tons of snow, Hôtel de Glace is the only ice hotel in North America. Every winter, a new theme inspires the architecture and the setting of this ephemeral masterpiece
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
