Montreal - arrival - tourleader welcome - transfert - hotel checkin - free afternoon at leisure

1 Day

25 km

Meet and greet at the airport, transfer to the hotel and check-in. Meeting with your French speaking guide. Free dinner and accommodation.

Montreal - Quebec Area

1 Day

270 km

Set out to discover Montreal, a cosmopolitan metropolis that captivates visitors with its harmonious blend of history, culture, and modernity. During this guided tour, you’ll explore Old Montreal and its Old Port—true testaments to the city’s rich past—with their cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and charming atmosphere. You’ll continue on to downtown, where skyscrapers stand alongside an impressive underground city connecting shopping centers, cafés, restaurants, and boutiques—offering a true haven in any season. The itinerary will also take you to Mount Royal, the city’s green lung, where you’ll enjoy an exceptional panoramic view of Montreal. You’ll then catch a glimpse of some of its iconic landmarks, including the majestic Notre-Dame Basilica and the Olympic Park, built for the 1976 Summer Olympics. Lunch on your own. Head to Quebec City, a favorite among the French. Sugar shack dinner. On the menu: pea soup, crisse ears, and of course, delicious pancakes with maple syrup! Overnight stay.

Quebec - Rimouski

1 Day

310 km

This morning, enjoy a guided tour of Quebec City, the only fortified city in North America. Immerse yourself in its fascinating history and discover its iconic sites: the fortifications, witnesses to its rich military past; the Plains of Abraham; Grande Allée; the National Assembly; the Citadel; the famous Château Frontenac; and Place Royale and the Petit Champlain district, with its unique European charm. Free time for personal exploration. Lunch on your own in Old Quebec. Departure for the Lower St. Lawrence, a region renowned for its seascapes and traditional crafts. Stop in St-Jean-Port-Joli, a charming village known as the woodcarving capital of Quebec. Drive to Rimouski and check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

Rimouski - Parc de la Gaspésie - St. Anne-des-Monts

1 Day

280 km

Tour of the Pointe-au-Père Maritime Historic Site, dedicated to the history of navigation on the St. Lawrence River. You’ll explore the museum dedicated to the sinking of the Empress of Ireland—nicknamed the “Quebec Titanic”—which claimed more than 1,000 lives in 1914 and remains the greatest maritime tragedy in Canadian history. The tour also includes the iconic Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse, whose summit offers a magnificent panoramic view of the St. Lawrence River. Continue on to Gaspésie National Park, one of Quebec’s most beautiful natural areas. Renowned for its mountainous landscapes, numerous hiking trails, and exceptional wildlife, it is home to one of the last herds of woodland caribou south of the St. Lawrence River. Enjoy lunch at the Gîte du Mont-Albert, in the heart of the park, before setting out to explore this unspoiled wilderness. Depending on the group’s fitness level, your guide will lead you on a pleasant, accessible hike (about 30 minutes round-trip) to a lookout offering a superb panoramic view of Mont Albert and the Sainte-Anne River Falls.

For tours departing in June and September, enjoy an even more immersive experience by staying in the heart of the park, in an exceptional natural setting perfect for relaxation and wildlife viewing. A timeless getaway in the heart of the Gaspé Mountains. In July and August: accommodations at the Motel à la Brunante in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts.

St. Anne-des-Monts - Percé

1 Day

350 km

Set off on a day of exploration along the St. Lawrence River, heading for the magnificent north coast of the Gaspé Peninsula. Along the way, marvel at the spectacular scenery where dense forests, majestic mountains, and sparkling sea meet in perfect harmony. Visit Forillon National Park, a true natural sanctuary. With its 240 km² of preserved landscapes combining mountains, dunes, marshes, cliffs, and beaches, this park is a haven for wildlife. You may be lucky enough to spot black bears, lynx, white-tailed deer, red foxes, and minks in their natural habitat. Depending on the time of year, you can also visit the Maison Blanchette (June 19–September 7), the Magasin Général (June 19–October 12), and the Anse-Griffon area, all of which bear witness to the region’s rich maritime history. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of this unspoiled natural setting. Continue on to Percé, one of the most iconic villages in the Gaspé Peninsula. Dinner on your own. Overnight stay.

Percé - Baie des Chaleurs - Campbellton

1 Day

210 km

This morning, set out on a cruise through the heart of Percé Bay to admire the famous Rocher Percé up close—a true symbol of the Gaspé Peninsula. The cruise then takes you to Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé National Park, an exceptional site renowned for its rich natural, historical, and geological heritage. As you explore, you’ll be captivated by its spectacular landscapes and remarkable wildlife, including the world’s largest accessible colony of northern gannets, for which the island is famous. Return to the mainland and enjoy a quick lunch on your own. Then head to New Brunswick, Canada’s only officially bilingual province. Along the way, get your first taste of Acadian history and culture with a visit to the Musée acadien du Québec. You’ll then cross the provincial border and change time zones: set your watch forward one hour. Dinner. Overnight stay.

Campbellton - Caraquet

1 Day

180 km

Head to Caraquet, nicknamed the “heart of Acadia.” This charming coastal town is one of the highlights of New Brunswick’s Francophone culture, renowned for its living heritage, well-preserved traditions, and cuisine inspired by seafood. Visit the Acadian Historical Village, a must-see stop to immerse yourself in Acadian history. This vast open-air historical site, comprising some 40 buildings, traces the daily lives of Acadian families from 1770 to 1949. Accompanied by characters in period costumes (depending on the season), you’ll explore houses, farms, workshops, and shops from days gone by, reliving the traditions, crafts, and way of life that shaped Acadian identity. An authentic immersion in a rich, proud, and resilient culture. Lunch on site. In the afternoon, head to Shippagan and then to Miscou Island, where the red-and-white lighthouse, built in 1856, watches over the dunes, peat bogs, and waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, offering a superb view of the wild landscapes of the Acadian coast. Dinner on your own. Overnight stay.

Caraquet - Bouctouche - Moncton

1 Day

260 km

Departure for a wonderful discovery of Kouchibouguac National Park, a true natural paradise offering a fascinating mosaic of landscapes: bogs, salt marshes, estuaries, freshwater systems, sheltered lagoons, former farmland, and majestic forests. Lunch on your own. Stop at Bouctouche Dune, a 12-km-long dune that stretches along the coastline. Enjoy a walk through the salt marshes and wild landscapes to discover this geological wonder. Then continue to Shediac, the Lobster Capital of the World, where you will learn about the history of this legendary crustacean on a unique cruise. Learn all the secrets of lobster fishing and its place in local culture. Lobster dinner on board the boat, to savor this delicacy of the sea in an idyllic setting. Continue to Moncton. Check in at the hotel for 2 nights.

N.B.: Depending on tide and sailing schedules, the lobster dinner may take place early or a lobster lunch may be planned.

Moncton - Ile du Prince Edouard - Moncton

1 Day

360 km

A day on Prince Edward Island, nicknamed “Treasure Island.” Cross the spectacular Confederation Bridge, which connects New Brunswick to this island province with its idyllic landscapes. Start with a visit to Charlottetown, the charming provincial capital with a rich heritage. Lunch on your own—take this opportunity to stroll through its historic streets. Then visit Prince Edward Island National Park: first, follow in the footsteps of Anne… Green Gables—visit the place that inspired Lucy Maud Montgomery’s work, with its gardens, trails, and iconic landscapes—then continue on to Cavendish Beach, famous for its long red-sand beaches, wind-sculpted cliffs, and quintessential coastal scenery. Return to Moncton. Dinner. Overnight stay.

Moncton - Baie de Fundy - St. John

1 Day

230 km

Depart for the Bay of Fundy, an exceptional natural site where breathtaking landscapes and marine phenomena unique in the world come together. Stop at Hopewell Cape, where you can observe the highest tides in the world in this horseshoe-shaped bay. An opportunity to discover the immensity and power of the sea. Discover Hopewell Rocks, gigantic cliffs sculpted by the sea foam and taking on the surprising shape of “flower pots.” Enjoy a typical lobster roll picnic lunch. Discover Fundy National Park, one of the world's marine wonders, home to sparkling lakes, waterfalls, playgrounds, interpretive programs, more than 65 species of birds, and over 110 km of hiking trails along the coastline and through the backcountry. Continue to St. John, a historic city rich in heritage and culture, renowned for its Old Market, the oldest common law market in Canada. Its roof is shaped like an inverted ship's hull. It is the oldest building of its kind still in use in Canada. Check in at the hotel. Dinner on your own and overnight stay.

St. John - St. Andrews - Fredericton - Edmundston

1 Day

510 km

Head to St. Andrews, a charming seaside resort nestled on the shores of the Bay of Fundy. Board a whale-watching cruise lasting about 3 hours and 30 minutes. Encounter these giants of the sea in their natural habitat and enjoy a special experience in the heart of one of the best marine observation sites on the Atlantic coast. Lunch, then drive to Fredericton, the elegant capital of New Brunswick. Explore its pleasant downtown area, bordered by the Saint John River, where historic buildings, green spaces, and a peaceful atmosphere blend together. Continue on to Edmundston, in the heart of the Upper Saint John Valley. Dinner on your own. Overnight stay.

Edmundston - Quebec City

1 Day

390 km

Onward to Quebec. As you cross the provincial border, you’ll change time zones and gain an hour. Head to Wendake, where a traditional lunch will introduce you to the flavors of the Huron-Wendat Nation, followed by a tour of this Indigenous village rich in history and traditions. Continue on to Montmorency Falls Park, whose impressive 83-meter waterfall is taller than Niagara Falls. In the late afternoon, enjoy some free time in Quebec City to do some last-minute shopping or stroll through the streets of the Old City one last time. Dinner on your own. Overnight stay.

Quebec - Montreal Airport

1 Day

270 km

Transfer to Montreal Airport for your return flight. To take advantage of the included group transfer, your flight must not depart before 3:00 p.m.; otherwise, a private transfer will be required at an additional cost. Lunch on your own.