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Multi-activities at Lake Morency

REGION
Canada, Quebec
THEME
Escorted tour, Guide, Multi-activities
ACTIVITIES
Dogsledding, Nordic ski, Snowmobile, Snowshoes
DURATION
9 days
DIFFICULTY
Easy

Located on the beautiful calm waters of Lake Morency, this welcoming inn is both an oasis of tranquility and an outdoor adventure hub! Just an hour’s drive from Montreal, the property offers a full-service vacation experience. From delicious meals that combine local techniques and flavors with those from around the world to unique winter activities such as snowmobiling, snowshoeing, dog sledding, cross-country skiing, and more! Finally, visit Montreal, dressed in its snowy white coat, and Quebec, which is never more beautiful than in winter when the ice begins to cover the river.

GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
January 27, 2024
February 3, 10, and 17, 2024
March 2, 2024

HIGHLIGHTS

Auberge du Lac Morency:

  • Beautiful accommodation with fine on-site dining, full spa services available ($) all in a spectacular natural setting
  • Included activities: Free activities such as on-site sledding, snowshoeing, and ice skating / snowshoeing evening and campfire evenings with marshmallows
  • Additional activities: Outdoor Adventure Activities: snowmobiling, dog sledding, tubing, tubing (off-site), and downhill skiing (off-site)
  • Downtown accommodations in Montreal and Quebec City. Thematic Quebecois meals such as poutine tasting and a sugar shack meal!

Detailed program

DAY 1 | PARIS / MONTREAL AIRPORT / MONTREAL (approx. 20km)

Departure to Montreal on regular flights. Upon your arrival at Montreal airport, you will be greeted by your French-speaking guide-companion. Individual transfer (at your expense or offered as an option) to your downtown hotel in Montreal. Dinner on your own and accommodation in downtown Montreal.

DAY 2 | MONTREAL / AUBERGE DU LAC MORENCY (approx. 85 km)

Breakfast. Then, a guided tour of Montreal (2 hours) will allow you to explore this cosmopolitan city where French and Anglo-Saxon heritages have coexisted for centuries. Take the time to admire Sainte-Catherine Street with its bustling commercial activity, the business district with its tall glass and steel buildings, the prestigious Sherbrooke Street, and the Old Montreal district. Free time to stroll in Old Montreal or do some shopping downtown. Lunch including a poutine tasting.

Quebec has a passionate relationship with poutine, the iconic dish made up of fries, cheese curds, and brown gravy. Since the classic Quebec poutine was created in the 1960s, there are now an impressive number of variations. You will have the pleasure of tasting this beloved Quebecois dish!

In the early afternoon, transfer (without assistance) to Auberge du Lac Morency. Meet your hosts for the next few days over a welcome cocktail before settling into your room.

Next, you will meet your dedicated host for the week and become familiar with the site to make the most of your stay. During your stay, you will have access to all the resort facilities (excluding spa services), including cross-country skiing, sledding, and snowshoeing. Dinner and accommodation.

DAYS 3 TO 5 | AUBERGE DU LAC MORENCY

Over the next few days, embark on daily adventures from the resort to explore the incredible winter landscapes of Quebec through activities offered by Aventures Plein Air. After an orientation and instruction session, experience the thrills of high-speed snowmobiling, cruising across open frozen lakes and snowy forest trails. These machines allow visitors to access remote locations where the tranquility of the frozen wilderness is a sight to behold. After a modern adventure, step back in time to the early days of Canada and embark on an unforgettable dog sledding excursion!

Thanks to a team of energetic dogs, you will be pulled at a surprising speed. This mode of transportation is a peaceful way to enjoy the outdoors without the noise of engines disrupting the solemn calm. In the evening, gather around a campfire to listen to a Quebecois singer and discuss delicious marshmallows. On another evening, go stargazing during a snowshoe hike by torchlight. In addition to the delicious meals prepared each day, treat yourself to a chaga mushroom tasting and an interpretation session about the history of this unique plant and its preparation. All meals and accommodation are included.

DAY 6 | AUBERGE DU LAC MORENCY / QUEBEC (approx. 315 km)

After breakfast, depart for the city of Quebec. On the way, enjoy a typical meal at a sugar shack. Continue to Quebec, where you will meet your tour guide. Free evening and night to fully enjoy the city at your own pace. Dinner on your own and accommodation in downtown Quebec City.

DAY 7 | QUEBEC / MONTREAL (approx. 250 km)

Breakfast. Start your day with a guided tour to discover the city of Quebec and its European character, unique on this continent, with the imposing Chateau Frontenac, the Quebec Parliament Building, the Plains of Abraham, the Citadelle of Quebec, the fortifications, not to mention the picturesque Petit-Champlain district and Place Royale. Lunch in Old Quebec. Free time to stroll on the beautiful Dufferin Terrace overlooking the St. Lawrence River and adjacent to the famous Chateau Frontenac, or to immerse yourself in the architecture of New France in the Petit-Champlain district. Departure to Montreal in the late afternoon.

Dinner on your own and accommodation in downtown Montreal.

DAY 8 | MONTREAL / MONTREAL AIRPORT (approx. 20 km)

Breakfast. Free morning for your last-minute shopping. A representative from our partner will be present at the hotel in the morning to provide information about the city and attractions, if needed. Lunch on your own. According to your flight schedule, individual transfer (at your expense or offered as an option) to Montreal airport.

DAY 9 | PARIS

Arrival in Paris, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.

The itinerary and the order of activities are presented as indicative. Outdoor activities are subject to weather conditions and may be canceled or replaced without notice.

QUEBEC CARNIVAL

Departure on February 3, 2024 Feel free to attend the Quebec Carnival, which will take place from February 2 to February 11, 2024. The program includes parades, ice canoe races, various activities, shows, and, of course, the incomparable Bonhomme Carnaval!

Travel periods

Departures from 27/01/2024 to 08/03/2024

Prices

From 1,750€VAT included
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Pricing information

CHILDREN: A maximum of 2 children sharing a room with 2 adults. Snowmobiling and dog sledding activities are not included for children aged 0 to 7 years. The minimum age required is 8 years to be a passenger on a snowmobile and 18 years to drive a snowmobile with a valid driver’s license (no photocopy) on-site.

OUR RATES INCLUDE:

  • Regular flights Paris/Montreal/Paris in economy class.
  • Airport taxes (subject to change, currently at 350).
  • Airport welcome by a French-speaking representative on Day 1.
  • Services of a French-speaking guide-companion in the morning of Day 2 (the guide joins the group at the hotel in the morning and leaves after lunch), on Days 6 and 7 (the guide joins the group in Quebec on Day 6).
  • Services of a French-speaking representative in the morning of Day 8 in Montreal, who will be present at the hotel to assist passengers needing information about the city and attractions. Luggage storage
    service before individual transfers to Montreal airport (transfer to be reserved, optional) is included.
  • Transportation by comfortable coach or minibus
    (depending on the group’s size) on Days 2, 6, and 7.
  • Accommodation for 2 nights in downtown Montreal at the Faubourg Montreal Hotel (or similar) including breakfast.
  • Accommodation for 1 night in downtown Quebec City at the Royal William Quebec Hotel (or similar) including an American breakfast.
  • 4 nights ROH accommodation at Auberge du
    Lac Morency (including: continental breakfasts, 3 relay-type lunches, and 4 three-course dinners; baggage handling; welcome cocktail; cold-weather suit rental for the duration of the stay, including a coat, pants, boots, mittens or gloves, and a balaclava; Outdoor Adventure Activities: a 1/2 day of snowmobiling with a snowmobile guide (one guide for 6 to 8 snowmobiles) in DUO, including snowmobile rental, fuel and oil, a helmet, permits to travel on snowmobile trails, and third-party liability insurance; a 1/2 day of dog sledding (2 people per sled); Chaga tasting and interpretation; three themed evenings (singer, bonfire with marshmallows, torchlit snowshoeing); 1 guide-entertainer for the duration of the stay; free activities such as tobogganing, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing; guided tours (2 hours) of Montreal and Quebec; a Montreal poutine tasting lunch; a lunch at a sugar shack; a lunch in Old Quebec; applicable taxes).

OUR RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:

  • Personal expenses.
  • Meals not mentioned or free meals (dinners on Days 1, 6, and 7; lunches on Days 1 and 8).
  • Beverages (other than included drip coffee and tea at meals).
  • Activities other than those mentioned.
  • Transfers on Day 1 and Day 8 unless reserved with the package.
  • Transportation on Days 1, 3, 4, 5, and 8.
  • Services of a French-speaking guide-companion on Days 3 to 5 and Day 8 (a representative of our partner will be present at the hotel in the morning only on that day).
  • Tips for local guides, guide-companion, and coach driver.
  • Any service not mentioned in “The price includes.”
  • Multirisk “PREMIUM” cancellation insurance (please inquire).

Good to know

PRICE FOR ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AND EQUIPMENT

Price per person

It is highly recommended to book activities in advance.

On-site activity booking is payable locally and depends on displayed rates and availability.

  • Half-day trapping excursion: €90 per person

Minimum of 3 people.

  • 2-hour snowmobiling for two: €115
  • 2-hour solo snowmobiling: €195
  • Half-day snowmobiling for two: €150
  • Half-day solo snowmobiling: €250
  • Full-day snowmobiling for two: €185
  • Full-day solo snowmobiling: €375
  • 2-hour dog sledding immersion (Includes kennel visit, driving lesson, 1-hour mountain ride, and hot chocolate or mulled wine upon return): Adult €160 / Child (0-11 years) €131
  • Half-day dog sledding ride (Includes kennel visit, driving lesson, 1-hour hands-on experience on the lake, traditional 4-course meal at the mushers’ refuge at the kennel, followed by a 1-hour mountain ride, and hot chocolate or mulled wine upon return): Adult €245 / Child (0-11 years) €170
  • Half-day sledging in St Sauveur: Adult €75 / Child (6-12 years) €72 / Child (1-5 years) €55. Minimum 12 people / Maximum 20 people.
  • Half-day skiing with transportation, lift pass, and equipment rental (board or skis): Adult €155 / Child (6-12 years) €125 / Child (1-5 years) €80. Minimum 12 people / Maximum 20 people.
  • Balaclava: €10

Entry Requirements

You must present an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for Canada online on the official Government of Canada website for your trip to Canada or for transiting through a Canadian airport.

The eTA costs only $7 CAD.

Conditions: You must have a valid passport, a credit or debit card, an email address, and you must answer a few questions on the online application.