QUEBEC ROAD TRYP SEPTEMBER 11TH - 19TH, 2021 - Webflow

QUEBEC ROAD TRYP
  SEPTEMBER 11TH - 19TH, 2021

THE ROUTE
Montreal (Mirabel)
  Quebec City
   Tadoussac
   Saguenay
  Baie St Paul

Home on Wheels
DAY 1

Your day will start by picking up your RV in Mirabel,
Quebec just outside of Montreal. You and your crew
will be assigned an RV and will be given a brief
orientation on how to operate your home on wheels
and its many awesome features.

Next, you hit the road! Destination - Quebec City.
Upon arrival, we will let you settle at your
campground and enjoy dinner in the company of your
crew. The first day will be dedicated to relaxing and
practicing your Français in preparation for the active
days to come!

Activities

RV Pick-Up
Orientation
Ride to Quebec City
Welcome Dinner

Exploring Quebec City
DAY 2

Bonjour et bienvenue! After a delicious breakfast in
your luxurious home on wheels, you’ll head out for
the day to explore one of the oldest cities in North
America, the gorgeous and historic Quebec City.
Prepare to be amazed by the unique European
architecture and the lively French-Canadian culture.

You’ll kick off the day with a walking tour led by a local
resident that knows the inner streets and hidden
secrets. In the afternoon you’ll have the option to
explore the city’s charm by bicycle along the St
Lawrence River or enjoy lunch on the cobblestone
streets of Old Quebec City. By evening time, it’ll feel
like you left the country, dining on local Quebecois
cuisine and tapping your feet to the traditional
sounds of French-Canadian folkloric music, Rigodon!

Activities
Quebec City Walking Tour
Quebecois Dinner and Live Music

Ride the Coast
DAY 3

Get your favourite car jams ready for one of the most
gorgeous rides of your lifetime. You will cruise
Eastwards along the mountainous coast of the St
Lawrence River, with views that will make you want to
stop and meditate.

Approaching the village of Tadoussac, your RV will be
transported across the river by a water ferry,
delivering you to your next destination. Upon arrival,
you will spend the afternoon admiring a hidden gem
called Les Dunes - beautiful sand dunes overlooking
the massive body of water.

Activities

Ferry Ride
Les Dunes

Whale Country
DAY 4

If you’ve never seen a whale in real life, this is your
chance to meet these majestic creatures.
The historic village of Tadoussac is located at the
mouth of the Saguenay and St. Lawrence Rivers,
where sweet and salty waters intersect; making it a
whale watcher’s paradise. The whale watching
excursion lasts 2.5 hours and the species that can be
spotted are mainly blue, minke, humpback, and
beluga whales.

Activities
Whale Watching Excursion

Saguenay Fjords
National Park
DAY 5
Next, our caravan heads west towards the interior of
the province. En route we will make a pit stop in the
city of Chicoutimi to refill on some essentials, and
make our way to one of Quebec’s most impressive
natural wonders.

Among the many treasures you will find on this
journey, without a doubt Les Fjords du Saguenay is
the region’s main attraction. Upon arrival to the
Saguenay Fjords National Park, we will hop into our
sea kayaks and embark on a breathtaking excursion,
gliding between high cliffs as the sun sets over the
water.

Activities

Sunset Sea Kayaking

Via Ferrata
DAY 6

Today is dedicated to hiking the astounding
mountains of the Saguenay Fjords National Park. For
those looking for the ultimate rush, you will embark
on the famous Via Ferrata (Italian for “iron path”); a
protected climbing route, built with a steel cable rail
fixed to the rock, metal steps, ladders, suspension
bridges and zip wires. With an experienced and
licensed guide, your group will climb the rocky bluffs
all the way to the top of the Baie Éternité, witnessing
the most spectacular aerial scenic vistas of the fjords.

If you’re looking for less intensity, you will spend the
day on the many beautiful hiking trails that will lead
you up to some of the fjord’s most unique views.

Activities

Via Ferrata*
Hiking Trails
Scenic Views

Charlevoix Flavour
Trail
DAY 7

Time to follow our taste buds! We now make our way
south to the gastronomic region of the province called
Charlevoix. The region prides itself for its traditionally
crafted ciders and beers, meticulously pickled
mushrooms, prize-winning cheeses and dazzling
wines; all made locally and organically. Our day will
start with a tour of a local fromagerie (cheese farm)
where you will learn about and sample some of
Canada’s most premium cheeses.

Next we will visit the world’s first ever tomato winery.
Yes, that’s right, that’s wine made from tomatoes.
Lastly, we will finish the day in the cutest town of Baie
St-Paul known for its art galleries, artisan shops, and
delicious restaurants.

Activities
Cheese Farm Tour & Samples
Winery Tour & Samples
Discovering Baie St-Paul

The Shrine of St Anne
DAY 8

Heading back towards Montreal, we make one more
stop to admire the famous Sanctuaire Sainte-Anne-
de-Beaupré. The basilica is one of five national
shrines in Canada, receiving over half a million
pilgrims every year. The architecture and sheer size of
the church will amaze you. We then make our way to
our final campsite for an epic farewell celebration
with new friends that we now call family.

Activities

Sanctuaire Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré
Farewell Celebration

Until the next Tryp…
DAY 9

Today we pack our bags and say our final farewells.
We head back home feeling energized and fulfilled,
with memories and friendships that will live on. The
end of the adventure is just the beginning. Where one
journey ends, another Tryp beginsTH.

Activities

Hugs & Kisses
Home Sweet Home