Personal Expenses
All other inclusions not specifically indicated
Morning Departure: Your adventure begins as you board the luxury motorcoach, watching the landscape transform into a winter wonderland as you journey toward Canada’s cultural capital.
2:30 PM: Arrive at the Hôtel Delta Centre-Ville, perfectly positioned where Old Montréal’s charm meets the modern Underground City. The crisp winter air carries the scent of roasting chestnuts from nearby vendors.
3:30 PM: Descend into la ville souterraine, Montréal’s famous 32km underground network that lets locals escape the cold. Your guide points out how this engineering marvel connects shops, museums, and metro stations beneath the snow-covered streets.
6:00 PM: Dinner at Restaurant du Vieux Port transports you to 18th-century New France. The ancient stone walls seem to whisper stories of fur traders as you savor maple-glazed salmon and tourtière (traditional meat pie).
7:00 PM: The evening sparkles at the Old Port Skating Rink, where colorful lights reflect off the ice. Glide past snow-dusted 17th-century buildings with the Jacques Cartier Bridge twinkling in the distance – this is winter magic à la québécoise!
7:30 AM: Begin your day walking through the World Trade Centre’s stunning glass atrium to breakfast at Eggspectation, where the croque-madame français (open-faced ham/cheese sandwich with egg) pairs perfectly with rich café au lait.
9:00 AM: The Notre-Dame Basilica takes your breath away – its azure ceiling dotted with golden stars glows above you, while the Casavant organ’s 7,000 pipes fill the sacred space with music.
9:45 AM: At a French language school, discover how French dances across continents:
12:15 PM: Return to the Underground City to practice French while:
• Ordering poutine (fries with cheese curds and gravy) at a Québecois café
• Shopping for artisanal maple products
• Navigating entirely en français
4:00 PM: At Mount Royal’s summit, stand where the city’s founder planted his cross in 1643. The 100-foot illuminated cross glows against the twilight as you take in panoramic views of Montréal’s sparkling skyline.
6:00 PM: The evening crescendos at La Sucrerie de la Montagne:
• Horse-drawn sleigh ride through snowy maple groves
• All-you-can-eat feast of pea soup, ham, and sugar pie
• Traditional folk music and dancing
• The grand finale: tire sur neige (hot maple syrup poured on snow)
8:00 AM: Enjoy a final continental breakfast at the hotel before your winter wildlife adventure.
10:00 AM: The Biodôme amazes as you walk from:
• Steamy Amazon rainforest (watch for monkeys!)
• Icy Laurentian forest (spot the playful otters)
• Penguin-filled Antarctic (waddle along with them)
11:15 AM: Ascend the Olympic Tower’s funicular for breathtaking views:
• Montréal’s frozen river winding like a silver ribbon
• On clear days: Vermont’s Green Mountains in the distance
• The cross atop Mount Royal where you stood yesterday
12:00 PM: Final hours in Old Montréal or the Underground City for:
• Last-minute maple syrup purchases
• Crêpe lunch at a quaint bistro
• Final French conversations with shopkeepers
Day 4
