Beer
and Music in Montreal & Old Quebec
July 5 -
12, 2010
Join
us for a Summer Beer Vacation in Quebec!
Come
along and explore the burgeoning food and brewpub culture in Canada's
French speaking province. Start with 3 nights in cosmopolitan Montreal
during the final days of the International Jazz Festival, spend a
night in Shawinigan for beer and history along the St. Maurice River,
and end the trip with 3 nights in Old Quebec during the opening week-end
of the annual Summer Festival. We will visit about a dozen brewpubs
along the way and see first hand what the creative Quebecois brewers
are up to. Stay in fine, small hotels in excellent locations, travel
by private coach and public means, meet a few brewers, and enjoy locally
guided walking tours with like-minded, beer loving travelers. Quebec
is also home to a proud culinary tradition which has been heartily
embraced by brewpubs throughout the province; and we'll indulge in
3 beer dinners, and 2 brew pub lunches. Beer and summer and music,
with good food and good company, what could be better?
Monday
July 5 - Travel to Montreal, Welcome Dinner, Brewpubs & Jazz
Upon arrival in Montreal, transfer to
our hotel in the heart of the city. After time to settle in, meet
the group in the hotel lobby to begin our beer exploration of Montreal.
Our target brewpubs for the night are Benelux, Dieu du Ciel!, and
a beer dinner at Amere a Boire. There will likely be free music
and street performers as part of the Jazz Festival happenings.
Overnight in Montreal
Tuesday July 6 - Morning Guided
Walking Tour, More Brewpubs & Jazz
This morning we will have
a guided walking tour around Montreal to get acquainted with the area,
learn some history, and see the sights. The afternoon and evening
are free for exploring the city, the final day of Jazz Fest, and visits
to any of the many brewpubs in this very lively city. Overnight
in Montreal
Wednesday July 7 -
Daytrip to Chambly
Relax this morning until noon,
when we 'll travel by public means to nearby Chambly, home to Unibroue,
Fourquet Fourchette and Bedondaine & Bedons Ronds. We will have
lunch (on your own) at Fourquet Forchette, and have dinner and beer
at Bedondaine. There will be time to explore the town and fort a bit
as well. Return to Montreal this evening. Overnight in Montreal
Thursday July 8 -
To Shawinigan
A leisurely start this morning
before leaving Montreal behind and moving north-east to We'll stop
at Hopfenstark for a visit and tasting, and have lunch along the way.
Upon arrival in Shawinigan, there will be time to explore a bit before
we stop by the town's two worthy brewpubs. We'll enjoy a dinner of
local ingredients and recipes along with fine beer. Overnight
in Shawinigan
Friday July 9 - Morning
Free, Afternoon in Trois Rivieres, to Quebec City
This morning is free to walk
around Shawinigan, shop or explore the riverfront before we travel
the short distance to Trois Rivieres, the province's second oldest
city and home to Gambrinus Brewpub, our destination for lunch. There
will be time to visit Trois Rivieres this afternoon. Continue to Quebec
City and our hotel in the heart of the Vieux Quebec. Summer Fest will
be in full swing, offering even more to do and see in this very European
city. Nothing is scheduled this evening. Overnight in Quebec
City
Saturday July 10 -
City Tour, Beer hunting, Summer Fest
 A
summer Saturday in Quebec City! We'll start the day with a local guide,
as we take a walking tour of the historic capital of Quebec. After
our tour, the rest of the day is completely free to visit brewpubs
and take part in Summer Fest festivities. Bar L'Inox and La Barbarie
are the local brewpubs not to miss. A ferry ride across the St. Lawrence
brings us to Corsaire Microbrewery for yet one more version of the
noble beverage. Overnight in Quebec City
Sunday
July 11 - Free Day, Summer Fest, Farewell Beer Dinner
Another
day to enjoy Summer Fest, and experience the joie de vivre of Quebec
City. There are numerous museums and cultural attractions, a few worthy
bars and pubs, and all the street activities of the annual summer
festival. Tonight we'll gather for a farewell dinner of fresh, regional,
cuisine and toast a great trip with a local beer or two. Overnight
in Quebec City
Monday
July 12 - Alas, time to go home
The
trip ends today, transfers to Quebec City Jean Lesage International
Airport are easily arranged, or take the train back to Montreal
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Beer & Trip Highlights
Montreal
- A great international city by any standard, with world class
food and entertainment, and a dozen or so great brew pubs.
Shawinigan
- Our riverside stop over en route to Quebec City and home to
a great brew pub.
Montreal
- A great international city by any standard, with world class
food and entertainment, and a dozen or so great
Montreal
- A great international city by any standard, with world class
food and entertainment, and a dozen or so great
$2,175
per
person, double occupancy
$395
single
room supplement
Trip
Price Includes
7 nights accommodation in fine, centrally
located hotels, travel by private coach, rail and public transportation,
brewery visits, beer tasting, entrance fees and tours as outlined
in the itinerary, all breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners, and trip leadership.
Airfare
is not included in the trip price.
Travel
Details
Air Travel
is not included. Travelers are encouraged to use mileage awards, travel outside group
dates, or visit other European cities while abroad to make the
most out of the trip. Please
contact us to inquire about low fares from your city. Please
confirm the trip's operation before purchasing air tickets.
The
trip officially begins at the first hotel, specific
details including a map to the hotel, regional information and
a detailed will be included with your
trip documents, which you'll receive 2 - 3 weeks before the trip.
How
we get around: For all included excursions and visits, transportation
will be included as well. Within the cities, we will rely on walking
and public transportation. Travel between cities will be done in our
private motor coach and/or by rail.
*Please
note also, that this itinerary is subject to change based on brewery
availability, force majeur, acts of dieties, common sense or bad weather,
etc. Smaller breweries, are often unable to commit to hosting groups
until a couple of weeks before we arrive. Any substitutions will be
as good or better than what we replaced. And don't worry, the beer
will be great!
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