Quebec Winter Carnival
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9 days
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Eastern Canada
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Steady pace
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Platinum escorted tours
On this exciting Canada winter holiday, join the fun and festive atmosphere at the world's largest winter carnival in Quebec City. Your Quebec Winter Carnival tour begins and ends in Montreal and includes overnights in Quebec City and Ottawa, Canada's capital.
In addition to sightseeing in Montreal, Quebec City, and Ottawa, Globus has included many fun and unique experiences on this Quebec Winter Carnival tour. Learn about Quebec's history over dinner at a traditional Sugar Shack, where you'll enjoy musical entertainment and a horse-drawn sleigh ride. Visit North America's only Ice Hotel, where you'll learn how it was built and enjoy a cocktail served in one of the hotel's famous homemade ice glasses. During your free time at your included admission to Quebec's winter carnival, admire the snow sculptures at the international competition; enjoy the night parades; participate in numerous winter activities, such as ice skating or snow slides; and soak up the enchanting and joyous atmosphere that can only be enjoyed at Quebec's winter carnival.
All of this and more, including a train ride from Montreal to Quebec City, are included on this fabulous tour to Quebec's winter carnival. It’s a holiday of a lifetime!
At a glance
- Montreal Orientation Tour, Traditional Sugar Shack visit
- Quebec City VIA Rail Montreal to Quebec, Winter Festival
- Ottawa City sightseeing including the Royal Canadian Mint, Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal
What's included
Price match guarantee
Find a like-for-like tour that's cheaper elsewhere and we'll match its price and give you £100 off. That's how confident we are that we offer the best possible value for money on our touring holidays.With accommodation, transfers, excursions, selected meals, private VIP home pick-up and the services of an expert Tour Director all included in the price, our escorted tour holidays are highly rated by our customers. But should you find a like-for-like tour cheaper elsewhere, we will match its price and give you a further £100 reduction.
VIP home pick-up service
You'll be picked up at home and whisked off to your departure point in a private, air-conditioned car, and we'll be waiting to take you home too.Our VIP home pick-up service is included up to 50 miles to your departure airport. Your driver will happily load and unload your luggage, and drive you to your departure terminal. At the close of your trip, you'll be welcomed by your driver in the arrivals hall and returned home again. A supplement is payable per mile over 50 miles.
Read more about our VIP home pick-up service.
Quebec Winter Carnival
Overview
On this exciting Canada winter holiday, join the fun and festive atmosphere at the world's largest winter carnival in Quebec City. Your Quebec Winter Carnival tour begins and ends in Montreal and includes overnights in Quebec City and Ottawa, Canada's capital.
In addition to sightseeing in Montreal, Quebec City, and Ottawa, Globus has included many fun and unique experiences on this Quebec Winter Carnival tour. Learn about Quebec's history over dinner at a traditional Sugar Shack, where you'll enjoy musical entertainment and a horse-drawn sleigh ride. Visit North America's only Ice Hotel, where you'll learn how it was built and enjoy a cocktail served in one of the hotel's famous homemade ice glasses. During your free time at your included admission to Quebec's winter carnival, admire the snow sculptures at the international competition; enjoy the night parades; participate in numerous winter activities, such as ice skating or snow slides; and soak up the enchanting and joyous atmosphere that can only be enjoyed at Quebec's winter carnival.
All of this and more, including a train ride from Montreal to Quebec City, are included on this fabulous tour to Quebec's winter carnival. It’s a holiday of a lifetime!
Total meals included:
- 6 breakfasts, 2 dinners
UK - Montréal
Day1
Fly to Montreal where on arrival transfer to your hotel.
Welcome to Montréal! At 6 pm, meet your travelling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming winter adventure!
Montréal - Via Rail - Québec
Day2
Enjoy a morning orientation tour of Montréal with a Local Guide. Next, board VIA RAIL and travel through the countryside to Québec City, home to the world’s largest winter carnival. Founded in 1894, the carnival attracts thousands of visitors each year. This evening, learn more about Québec and its rich history over dinner at a traditional SUGAR SHACK, complete with musical entertainment and a horse-drawn SLEIGH RIDE.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Québec City
Day3
This morning, enjoy an included guided tour of Canada’s only walled city with a Local Guide. Afterward, visit North America’s only ICE HOTEL, Hotel de Glace. Take a tour to learn how the hotel was built and is maintained. There’s also time to admire the beautiful ice sculptures and sip on a COCKTAIL served in one of the hotel’s famous homemade ice glasses. The remainder of the day is at leisure. You may wish to participate in winter activities such as ice skating, snowshoeing, dogsledding, and more. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for additional sightseeing, shopping, and dining.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Québec City
Day4
Spend a full day on your own to explore more of QUÉBEC’S WINTER CARNIVAL. Your entrance fee gives you access to all events, which includes the International Snow Sculpture Competition, night parades, snow slides, shows, snow baths, the ice palace, and numerous winter activities. You may even have the chance to meet the Carnival’s famous mascot, Bonhomme.
NOTE: Québec’s Winter Carnival activities vary from year to year. Your Tour Director SNOWSHOEING will be able to confirm all activities that are available while you are in Québec.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Québec City - Ottawa
Day5
Travel to Canada’s capital city of Ottawa. Upon arrival, sightseeing includes the Canadian Mint, the residences of the Governor General and Prime Minister, Parliament Hill, and the Rideau Canal. You’ll also stop at the city’s bustling Byward Market, where you may wish to try a Canadian specialty like Poutine, french fries with fresh cheese curds and gravy; or a Beaver Tail, a pastry stretched out to the shape of a beaver tail with toppings added. This evening is at leisure to explore more of this vibrant city.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Ottawa - Montréal
Day6
There’s time this morning to explore more of Ottawa. You may wish to spend time at the National Gallery of Canada, shop for a favourite souvenir, or lace up a pair of skates and ice skate on the famous Rideau Canal (weather permitting). Return to Montréal this afternoon. Tonight, celebrate your winter adventure with a festive farewell dinner.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Montréal
Day7
The tour ends this morning after breakfast with guests departing on individual schedules.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
UK
Day8
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK.
Home landing in the UK
Day9
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Montreal - Fairmont Queen Elizabeth
Enjoy the luxury lounge and outdoor terrace or enjoy the fully serviced spa and relax within the hot tub and heated pool. The rooms are decorated by a blend of contemporary and vintage design and are fitted with large ensuite bathrooms.
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Location
900 René-Lévesque Blvd W, Montreal, QC H3B 4A5, Canada
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Facilities
- Restaurant and bar
- Wifi available
- Room service available
- Heated indoor pool
- Spa with hot tub
Quebec City - Delta Quebec
Enjoy the bright and cheerful rooms which modern furniture including a flat screen tv as well as premium bedding and luxury linens to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Relax on the sun terrace or in the outdoor heated pool with the stunning mountain views.
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Location
690 Boulevard René-Lévesque E, Québec, QC G1R 5A8, Canada
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Facilities
- Restaurant and bar
- Wifi available
- Room service available
- Outdoor heated pool
- Spa
Ottawa - Lord Elgin Hotel
Enjoy these spacious rooms decorated with tulips picture walls and 49" tv screens for guest to use during their stay. Use the onsite indoor heated pool and hot tubs to help you relax and rejuvinate during your time in this luxurious hotel.
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Location
100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5K8, Canada
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Facilities
- Restaurant and bar
- Wifi available
- Room service available
- Heated indoor pool
- Hot tub
Toronto - Fairmont Royal York
This stunning upscale hotel retains original features such as hand-painted ceilings and travertine pillars making it traditional as possible. This hotel also offers city views out of every window. Each room has a reclining chair that you can sit in while watching your flat screen TV.
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Location
100 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E3, Canada
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Facilities
- Restaurant and Bar
- Room Service
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Hot Tub
- Spa