On the Hurons Path - Vacances au volant et divers - Hiver - Forfaits - Aventure Canada - Voyages et vacances de découverte au Québec et Canada

Here’s a new formula which will please the independent travelers wishing to explore Quebec winter’s wild beauties without missing the exciting cities of Montreal and Quebec City. Moreover, this F&D itinerary represents a unique opportunity to discover the fascinating culture of the First Nations. You’ll indeed be in position to try Canada’s main winter activities in a fabulous natural setting as well as to spend unforgettable nights at the legendary Ice Hotel and in a Huron village.

Day 1 – Montreal
Pick-up your vehicle and rendez-vous in the thrilling and appealing city of Montreal! Second French speaking city in the world after Paris, Montreal combines old world influences with North American modernity in a very unique way. Let yourself be charmed by the romantic streets of Old Montreal and conquer its exhilarating nights! You’ll then understand why the city has been for long time known as the “Northern New Orleans”! please note that this itinerary can also be offered with an arrival and a first night in Quebec City.

Day 2 to 4 – Montreal / Sainte-Catherine de la Jacques-Cartier (Quebec City area) (243 km)
After a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast, the moment has come to leave the big city and to continue on towards some much wilder territories. Your destination: The Duchesnay Tourist station which represents an actual gate on Canada’s great outdoors. With its great historical and natural value, the Station touristique Duchesnay is a jewel of the Quebec City area. It is located on the banks of the magnificent Lac Saint-Joseph and is mainly composed of an 89 km² deciduous forest. This majestic site, which until just recently was a school of forestry, combines all of these elements to turn your nature escapade into a memorable moment. Nestled atop a small hill on the banks of Lac Saint-Joseph, every room in the hotel has a magnificent view on the lake. The forest environment, the great facilities and the quality accommodations infrastructures ensure unforgettable stays. In winter, this is indeed the ideal place to practice a wide selection of typically Canadian winter sports. You’ll hence be in position to do some hiking on the snow, some skating, some tube sliding, some snowshoeing, some cross-country skiing, etc. You’ll finally live the unforgettable experience of an introduction to dog sledding. You’ll also have unlimited access to the indoor swimming pool, to the sauna, to the Jacuzzi and to the fitness room. Moreover, the restaurant at the hotel will delight the most hard to please gourmets. You’ll indeed savor the dishes which are expertly prepared by Chef Sébastien Rivard. Who said that adventure in the wild should rhyme with frugality? To crown it all, you’ll spend an unforgettable night at the legendary Ice Hotel! (3 B, 3 D)

Day 5 – Sainte-Catherine de la Jacques-Cartier / Wendake (Quebec City area) (25 km)
Continue on towards the Indian village of Wendake where you’ll visit the Traditional Huron Site “Onhoüa Chetek8e” which offers a unique opportunity for visitors to discover the history, the culture and the lifestyle of the Hurons. A Native guide will lead you in a fascinating snowshoeing excursion in the forest during which you’ll be introduced to this specific environment and to the traditional herbal medicine. You’ll then have the privilege to taste a delicious potion made out of local cedar trees. The walk ends with the visit of a burial site which allows visitors to learn more about the Huron Burial Ceremony. At around noon, you’ll be invited for a traditional Huron lunch which, if the weather allows it, will be taken outside around a bonfire. Tonight, you’ll share timeless tradition of hospitality at the Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations, unique both in its architecture and its scope. This original complex houses the museum of the Huron-Wendat culture, a four-star hotel and a gourmet restaurant whose menu is inspired by the culinary traditions of Quebec’s First Nations. Kwe Kwe (Welcome)! (B, L, D)

Day 6 and 7 – Wendake /
Quebec City (17 km)
Your next stop is beautiful Quebec City. Rich in culture, history and beauty, Quebec City has the appearance and the atmosphere of an oldworld town. Indeed, its old section has kept its historic character and a “Vieille France” charm. You’ll finally live an exhilarating experience at the Village Vacances Val Cartier. Children as well as adults will be delighted by such thrilling activities as snow rafting, tube sliding, ice skating, etc. (Breakfast included on day 6 and 7)

Day 8 – Quebec City and/or Montreal
Take advantage of your last moment in Quebec to do some shopping before heading to the Quebec City Airport or returning to Montreal to leave your vehicle. (Breakfast included)

The table below features a list of short packages which you can easily add to the original package. If you want to add one of these packages, please make your choice using the appropriate field of the quotation request form. We'd like to bring your attention to the fact that adding one or several of these short packages will of course increase the length of your trip.

SNOWMOBILE
	The Winter Breeze Duration: 2 days / 1 night Activities: Snowmobile excursion Accommodation: 3* snowmobile relay station Region: Mauricie, Quebec For more information	The Nordic Flurry Duration: 3 days / 2 nights Activities: Snowmobile excursion Accommodation: 3* snowmobile relay station Region: Mauricie, Quebec For more information
	The Mekinac Raid Duration: 3 days / 2 nights Activities: 3 days snowmobile raid Accommodation: Country inn and log chalet Region: Mauricie, Laurentians, Quebec For more information

DOG-SLEDDING
	The Esquimo Duration: 1 day Activity: 1 day of dog-sledding Region: Saint-Maurice Wildlife Reserve, Quebec For more information	The Tatonka Duration: 2 days / 1 night Activity: 2 days of dog-sledding Accommodation: cozy rustic cabin Region: Saint-Maurice Wildlife Reserve, Quebec For more information
	The Tuktu Duration: 3 days / 2 nights Activity: 3 days of dog-sledding Accommodation: cozy rustic cabin Region: Saint-Maurice Wildlife Reserve, Quebec For more information

MULTI-ACTIVITÉS
	Chic-Chocs Mountain Lodge Duration: 4 days / 3 nights Activities: hiking, snowshoeing, skiing and wildlife observation Accommodation: 4* mountain lodge Region: Matane Wildlife Reserve, Gaspésie, Quebec For more information	The Modern Day's Voyageur Duration: 1 day Activities: Cross country skiing, snowmobiling, ice skating, tube sliding, lunch cooked over a campfire and guided snowshoeing excursion Region: Mauricie, Quebec For more information
	The Trapper Duration: 1 day Activities: snowshoeing, ice-fishing, wildlife watching and Ride in a B12 Region: Mauricie, Quebec For more information	Chic-Chocs Mountain Lodge Duration: 5 days / 4 nights Activities: hiking, snowshoeing, skiing and wildlife observation Accommodation: 4* mountain lodge Region: Matane Wildlife Reserve, Gaspésie, Quebec For more information

DRIVING VACATIONS AND OTHER WINTER EXPERIENCES
	The Trembling Mountain Duration: 3 days / 2 nights Activity: Downhill skiing Accommodation: Hotel Region: Mont-Tremblant, Quebec For more information	The Quebec Ski Experience Duration: 3 days / 2 nights Activity: Downhill skiing Accommodation: Hotel Region: Mont St-Anne, Quebec For more information
	The Whitecoat Seal Pups Duration: 4 days / 3 nights or 5 days / 4 nights Activities: Baby seal observation in helicopter, cross country skiing and sightseeing Accommodation: Hotel Region: Magdalen Islands, Quebec For more information

Departure Dates
Departures according to availability every Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from January 4 to March 31, 2010, except for the Québec Carnival period - January 29 to February 14, 2010 (available with a supplement).

Price per person
Occupancy	Standard accommodation
double (1 bed)	1236 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
double (2 beds)	1454 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
single	1932 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
triple	1194 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
quadruple	1065 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
child (6 to 12)	561 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.

Car rental - Airport pick-up!
TIP: Please note that these prices include a pick up directly at the airport. Considering how expensive taxi transfer can be and the fact that you'll only have to park your vehicle in downtown (city centre) the first night, we truly belive that it's the easiest way to proceed. If for whatever reason you would like to proceed otherwise by rather piking-up the car in a downtown location on day 2, we'd be more than happy to quote it for you. By clicking on the links, you’ll obtain the profile of each vehicle
Rental car type / Duration	Low Season from 04-01 to 30-06 and from 28-08 to 19-12	High Season from 01-07 to 27-08 and from 20-12 to 03-01
Economy	327 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.	382 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
Compact	342 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.	402 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
Midsize	396 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.	435 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
Fullsize	412 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.	466 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
Luxury	633 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.	687 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
Minivan	522 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.	576 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
Midsize SUV	462 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.	510 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
Standard SUV	589 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.	645 $ CAD- Tx. Incl.
Your car rental with Globe-Trotter includes: Unlimited mileage in Canada and the USA, excluding the Whitehorse (200 km per day) and Jasper (100 km per day) locations, LDW insurance for the 25 years old and more (between 21 and 24, some fees apply), 1 million$ third party liability insurance, 24h/7d emergency service, a wide network of locations throughout Canada, several opportunities to return the vehicle in a different location than the one where it was picked up, airport pick up or drop off fees and taxes, car registration and the applicable taxes

Day	Standard accommodation
Day 1	Suites Labelle, Montreal
Days 2 and 3	Auberge Duchesnay (Auberge section), Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier
Day 4	Ice Hotel, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier
Day 5	Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations, Wendake
Days 6 and 7	Château Bellevue, Quebec City

The cost includes

The cost does not include

· The personalized roadbook of the perfect Globe-Trotter:road map, detailed itinerary, useful infos, touristic guides, etc.

· The activities included at the Auberge Duchesnay: Unlimited access to the indoor swimming pool, the sauna, the jacuzzi and the fitness room. The following activities include all the necessary equipments: Skating, tube sliding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snow hiking, ecological hiking, forest survival, discovery rally, sunset hiking, family handycraft sessions, play room (mississipi, ping pong, various games, movies (documentaries)

· 1 dog-sled team for 2 people for 1h30

· Visit of the Huron Wendat Museum

· Snowsheing activity and guided visit of the « Onhoüa Chetek8e » Traditional site

· Entrance at the Village Vacances Valcartier

· 7 nights accommodation including a night at the Ice Hotel and a night at the Hôtel-Musée des Premières Nations

· 12 meals per person for the duration of the stay including a lunch and a dinner that are inspired by the Native traditional cuisine (see the itinerary for more details)

· The applicable taxes and the contribution to the compensation Fund

· Air travel (available for this program, please see the quote request form or purchase your airline tickets our website)

· Car Rental ( you can easily add a car rental to your package using the table in the dates and price section)

· The travel insurance

· Personal expenses

· Drinks (excluding coffee and tea with the included meals)

· Tips to guides

One of our agents will get back to you within 24h following the reception of your request. In the meantime, please feel free to contact us if you have questions or if you want to add anything to your package. Our agents are treating your request from Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5 pm.

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You can easily add one of our exciting short stays (see the selection below) to your original package. Please refer to the length of the selected short stay (s) to determine how many nights should be add to the original route. If you want to add more than one short stay, please mention it in the “Comments” field below.

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	If you chose a package featuring snowmobiling, please let us know whether you would like to be one or two person on the snowmobile. Please also note that you must be at least 21 to ride a snowmobile (with a regular driver’s license).

Please write your questions and commentary. If needed, let us also know which are the optional excursions and short packages that you would like to add to your trip.