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Post-Conference Tour 

















Discover the Majesty of the St. Lawrence

Extend your professional visit with a curated getaway designed to showcase this spectacular region of Canada.

Friday, September 18, 2026 


12:30

Departing from Hotel 71

14:00 – 15:30 

Experience a scenic gondola ride to the peak of Le Massif, taking in breathtaking, panoramic mountain-top views of the Charlevoix region. 



16:00 – 18:30

Explore Baie-Saint-Paul at your leisure. The bus will drop guests in the heart of downtown around Place de l’Église / Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste to browse local boutiques, cafés, and culinary highlights along the renowned Charlevoix Flavour Trail. 


Suggested Self-Guided Walking Tour (Approx. 2 Hours / 2.5 km)

  • Start & Finish: Église de Baie-Saint-Paul – Place de l’Église
  1. Start at Place de l’Église / Église de Baie-Saint-Paul.
    • Explore the historic church square.  
  2. Stroll the Gallery District
    • Walk north on Rue Sainte-Anne onto Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste.
    • Visit key art galleries:
    1. Galerie d’art Beauchamp  – 16 Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste.
    2. Iris Art Gallery – 30 Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste.
    3. Galerie L’Harmattan  – 82 Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste. 
  • Browse nearby boutiques and cafés.

3. Loop Back to Church Square

  • Retrace your steps south along Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste and Rue Sainte-Anne to Place de l’Église.

 4. Visit Maison Mère

  • From the church, walk down Rue Ambroise-Fafard to Maison Mère (63 rue Ambroise-Fafard), a former convent and heritage site.

5. Finish at Place de l’Église

  • Return along Rue Ambroise-Fafard to the church square for tour pickup.

18:30

 Bus pickup at Place de l’Église.


19:00 

Dinner and private tour at the historic Maison du Bootlegger. Throughout the evening, guests will be guided in small groups through the property's secret prohibition-era smuggling passages



21:30 

Live music begins at Maison du Bootlegger.

21:30 

Bus departs for the hotel. (Note: Return shuttle service will be available for guests who wish to remain for the live music performance.)

Overnight Accommodations

The group will settle in for a luxurious overnight stay at the iconic Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu.

Saturday, September 19, 2026


Day 2: Tadoussac Whale Watching & Departure

The journey continues the next morning to Tadoussac, a village nestled in the heart of the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park. Here, you will board a guided cruise to encounter the giants of the sea—including humpback, minke, and blue whales—in one of the most significant marine observation sites in the world.

7:30 AM – 8:30 

In-Room Breakfast. Enjoy breakfast in bed delivered directly to your guest room.

8:45

Departure for Whale Watching. Board the bus for transfer to Croisières AML – Baie-Sainte-Catherine

10:15 

VIP Whale Watching Cruise. Boat departs into the marine park. Guests will enjoy exclusive access to the St- Laurent VIP Lounge on board, featuring:

  • A gourmet hamper highlighting local regional specialties
  • Inclusive full bar service
  • Private, fully equipped restroom facilities reserved exclusively for VIP guests




13:30

Return Transfer to Québec City. Bus departs for the return journey. A gourmet boxed lunch will be served on board.

16:30

Airport Arrival. Scheduled arrival at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)


This tour offers the perfect post-conference canadian experience ... EH!? 


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