Montreal, the largest city in Quebec and the
second-largest French-speaking city in the world, will be your first stop. Begin with a visit to
Saint Joseph's Oratory (
donation CAD $6 per person), the world's second-largest domed church, located on
Mount Royal and one of Quebec's three major religious pilgrimage sites. Next, admire the
Notre-Dame Basilica (exterior only), a sister church of Paris's Notre-Dame.
Optional interior visit: CAD $16 per person. Note: entry may be restricted during Sunday mass or other large-scale events.
Continue to the
newly renovated Montreal Biodome (
optional, at own expense), featuring five natural ecosystems: the tropical rainforest, polar regions, Canadian deciduous forest, Saint Lawrence River, and Labrador coast. It is the first of its kind in the world, providing a comprehensive display of natural environments and ecosystems in Canada.
Next, photo stop at the
Olympic Park (site of the 1976 Summer Olympics). Then proceed to
Quebec City, with a special arrangement for a
traditional French-style maple sugar farm lunch (
optional, entrance CAD $12 per person, lunch at own expense),
where guests can taste authentic maple cuisine and learn about the maple harvesting and processing process, accompanied by lively country music.
Ascend to the
Montmorency Building 31st-floor observation deck (
optional, depending on government access permits) to enjoy panoramic views of Quebec City, the Saint Lawrence River, and the historic old town, especially stunning amid the fall foliage.
Finally, enter the
Quebec Old Town, a
UNESCO World Heritage site and the only fully preserved fortified city in North America. Built on a cliff, the old town features historic churches, monasteries, the Citadel, Château Frontenac, the provincial parliament, and other renowned historical buildings.
The autumn-colored leaves adorning the city walls make it feel like a European fairytale village.
In the evening, guests may
enjoy a romantic French dinner (
optional, at own expense) before checking in at the hotel for rest.
