Overview
Winter in Montreal & Quebec with Montreal Extension
Warm winter wishes abound in the holiday atmosphere and abundant Christmas markets of Montréal and Québec City. Discover a winter wonderland of French cultural delights, sights, and bites to warm the heart and inspire the imagination. From Montréal’s Basilique Notre-Dame to Jean-Talon Market, Grand Marché de Noël de Montréal (Great Christmas Market), and Montréal Christmas Village, you’ll feel a cheerful glow around each corner. In Québec, explore Canada’s only walled city where the Place d’Armes, Laval Seminary, and ancient Place Royale. Stroll the narrow streets amid old-world houses by the St. Lawrence River and indulge in a traditional sugar shack lunch in the old tradition. Dive into the natural beauty of Montmorency Falls Park and feel the holiday spirit in markets brimming with holiday cheer and European-style outdoor market shopping as winter warms the heart on this wintertime vacation in Montréal and Québec! Return to Montréal aboard the VIA Rail train for a one-night stay at the fabulous Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. Enjoy free time to make marvelous holiday memories in magnificent Montréal!
Warm winter wishes abound in the festive atmosphere and abundant Christmas markets of Montréal and Québec City. Discover a winter wonderland of French-Canadian culture, cuisine, and holiday traditions as twinkling lights, seasonal treats, and charming markets bring these historic cities to life.From Montréal's Notre-Dame Basilica and Jean-Talon Market to the Grand Marché de Noël de Montréal and Montréal Christmas Village, you'll find festive delights around every corner. In Québec City, Canada's only walled city, explore historic landmarks including Place d'Armes, the Séminaire de Québec, and Place Royale. Stroll cobblestone streets lined with centuries-old buildings overlooking the St. Lawrence River, savor a traditional sugar shack meal, and visit Montmorency Falls Park, where winter adds a magical touch to one of Québec's most celebrated natural attractions.Travel through the scenic St. Lawrence River Valley aboard VIA Rail as you return to Montréal for a stay at the iconic Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. Enjoy free time to browse festive shops, sample local specialties, and make lasting holiday memories in one of Canada's most vibrant cities.
Highlights of Winter in Montreal & Quebec with Montreal Extension
City Highlights
Price Details US
Transportation
Notes
• Visiting and participating in activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions.
Travelers Notes
Special Features Included in this Tour: • Guided sightseeing in Montréal including Notre-Dame Basilica visit • Explore Montreal’s culinary history with a classic deli lunch• Explore the winter markets at Le Grande Marche de Noel de Montréal (Great Montréal Christmas Market) • Guided sightseeing in Québec City including the historic funicular• Tour a traditional sugar shack and experience a festive meal• Explore the holiday markets in Québec City • Visit Montmorency Falls Park• Stay at premiere Fairmont properties in Montreal and Quebec City with iconic history and luxury amenities • Ride VIA Rail from Québec City to Montréal
Product Group
Winter in Montreal & Quebec
UNESCO Sites
Historic District of Old Quebec
City Highlights
Price Details US
Transportation
Notes
Visiting and participating in activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions.
Travelers Notes
Special Features Included in this Tour: • Guided sightseeing in Montréal, including visit inside Notre-Dame Basilica, renowned for its ornate Gothic Revival architecture and dazzling interior• Explore Montreal’s culinary history with a [LF] classic deli lunch featuring one of the city's iconic food traditions• Explore the winter markets at Le Grande Marche de Noel de Montréal (Great Montréal Christmas Market) filled with festive lights, seasonal treats, artisan gifts, and holiday entertainment• Guided sightseeing in Québec City including the historic funicular connecting Upper and Lower Town• Tour a traditional [LF] sugar shack and experience a festive meal while learning about Québec's maple syrup traditions• Explore Québec City's enchanting holiday markets, featuring local artisans, seasonal specialties, and festive décor • Visit Montmorency Falls Park, where the waterfall towers higher than Niagara Falls and takes on a magical winter character• Stay at premier Fairmont properties in Montréal and Québec City, known for their historic architecture, elegant accommodations, and iconic settings• Ride VIA Rail from Québec City to Montréal, a relaxing rail journey through the heart of French Canada
Product Group
Winter in Montreal & Quebec
UNESCO Sites
Historic District of Old Quebec
Meals
6 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinners
Meals
6 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinners
Itineraries
Day 1
ARRIVE IN MONTRÉAL Welcome to Montréal! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink. ENHANCED FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE in Montréal with free time to see the sights of the vibrant city. Montréal is a bilingual city, with both French and English widely spoken. Your GlobusGO mobile app has all the maps and tips on where to dine, shop, and play.
Day 2
MONTRÉAL Culinary Influences Explore Montréal during a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide including the incredible Basilique Notre-Dame. Enjoy lunch at a [LF]traditional Montréal deli. Discover the beautiful holiday displays and festive markets this afternoon. Join your Tour Director to visit Jean-Talon Market, Grand Marché de Noël de Montréal (Great Christmas Market), and Montréal Christmas Village. (B,L)TOUR HIGHLIGHTACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT Enjoy a 2-night stay in the luxurious ambiance of Montréal’s The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel. Located near the legendary Sainte-Catherine Street, galleries, and shopping venues, you’ll find extraordinary comfort and first-class service in this historic hotel on the cobblestone avenues of Montréal.LOCAL FAVORITELOCAL EATS & LEGENDARY STREETS Dine at a family-owned deli for a deliciously classic Montréal lunch and indulge in the favorite traditions of smoked beef (cured and smoked beef brisket) sandwiches—popular here since Eastern European immigrants brought their unique curing techniques to Montréal in the late 1800s. Explore the cultural capital of Canada where the traditional Québécois style is celebrated along its cobblestone streets and grand buildings in European flair.
Day 3
MONTRÉAL–QUÉBEC CITY French Toasts Depart Montreal for charming Québec City for a 3-night stay in the legendary landmark, Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac. Discover one of the most historic and best-preserved cities in North America. The afternoon is free to explore the holiday markets or stroll the streets of Old Québec City. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT Experience castle life at the iconic Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac. Stunning views, powerful political meetings, and famous guests have illuminated the hotel for more than a century.
Day 4
QUÉBEC CITY How Sweet it is! Discover Canada’s only walled city with a Local Guide on a sightseeing tour. Until the British victory of 1759, Old Québec was the center of New France. Within its walls are Place d’Armes, Laval Seminary, and ancient Place Royale. Also, ride the funicular and see the old-world houses crowding the narrow streets in Lower Town by the St. Lawrence River and historic Plains of Abraham. Visit a locally owned [LF] Sugar Shack for a traditional sugar shack lunch including live musical entertainment. Explore the unique copper creations at the Albert Gilles Copper Art Studio and Museum. Continue to the Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre Shrine to see one of his greatest works of art, the hand-made copper main doors of the Basilica. Continue to Montmorency Falls Park for stunning views of a natural waterfall, the tallest in Quebec and 30 m taller than Niagara Falls (weather permitting). The afternoon is free to explore the holiday markets for Christmas cheer and European-style outdoor market shopping. (B,L)LOCAL FAVORITELOCAL TASTES Collecting maple water to create maple syrup is a longtime tradition across generations when families trudged through the snow to tap the nearby trees in preparation for rich and hearty recipes. Learn the art of making maple syrup and enjoy local music and lunch at a Sugar Shack!
Day 5
QUÉBEC CITY Christmas Carols Join your Tour Director and discover unique treasures and German-inspired cuisine at The Marché de Noël Allemand de Quebec (German Christmas Market). Wooden kiosks, live musical entertainment, Enjoy free time this afternoon before a farewell dinner at our hotel, Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, the perfect ending to your vacation! (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORY & HERITAGE Explore the beautiful city of Québec, the French-founded city, port, and capital of Canada’s Québec province. One of the oldest cities in Canada— Québec City retains more than 400 years of tradition, architecture, and Old-World charm in the only remaining walled city north of Mexico. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a romantic city of narrow cobblestone streets, stone buildings, fortifications, and rich French-Canadian culture and cuisine. Take in the city’s splendid views of the surrounding landscape and unique character, which prompted Charles Dickens to call it the “Gibraltar of North America.”
Day 6
QUÉBEC CITY–MONTRÉAL All Aboard! Wave goodbye to your Tour Director and Driver and continue to Montréal on the VIA Rail train for a one-night stay at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. (B)ENHANCED FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE in Montréal with free time to see the sights of the cosmopolitan city. Your GlobusGO mobile app has all the maps and tips on where to dine, shop, and explore.
Day 7
MONTRÉAL Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Departures
Hotels
| # | Name | Description | City | Address | Rating |
| 1 | Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel | Located in the heart of downtown Montreal, the hotel reflects the city's elegance and charm and has welcomed dignitaries and celebrities alike in its 60 year history. The hotel has an indoor pool, hot tub, spa, fitness center, gift shops, hair salon, several award winning restaurants, lounge, room service, business center, concierge service, and Internet access. | Montreal | 900 Blvd. Rene- Levesque West | Superior First-Class |
| 2 | Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac | This grand iconic hotel located inside the walls of Old Quebec and perched above the banks of St. Lawrence River. Renovated within the last several years this historic hotel is just steps away from sightseeing attractions, dining, shopping, and entertainment. The hotel features an indoor pool, fitness center, spa, hair salon, concierge service, gift shop, business center, Internet access, restaurant, café, lounge, afternoon tea, and room service. | Quebec City | 1, rue des Carrieres | Moderate Deluxe |
