Quebec City

Sept 12-15, 2026 MLT

4 Days

Moderate - High

TOUR SUMMARY:

3 nights accommodation at The Hotel Clarendon inside the Fortification walls (418) 692-7251
3 full buffet breakfasts (vouchers provided)
Welcome Dinner at the Hotel Clarendon
Guided walking tour with a Parks Canada Guide of the UNESCO Quebec City Fortifications, a highlight!
Walking tour of the Dufferin Terrace
Optional funniculaire tram to lower town and back with our Maple Leaf Tour Director
Guided Tour of the Island of Orleans
Island of Orleans, winery, produce, chocolates and historic sights.
St. Lawrence River boat cruise with narration
Lunch on the Grand Allee
Traditiional Quebecois dinner with musical
entertainment – wow!
Quebec City Observatory
Urseline Nun Museum
Relaxed deluxe Motor coach travel with wifi
Luggage handling for 1 piece of luggage.
Services of a Professional Maple Leaf Tour Director
All service charges and gratuities except for Tour Director

Day 1 Saturday, Sept 12 - Quebec City

8:00 am A warm welcome to one and all as we meet our fellow travelling companions at the Maple Leaf Lounge in the Kingston Shrine Club, 3260 Princess Street at Collins Bay Road. Let’s check in with your Maple Leaf Tour Director before we begin our Quebec City holiday!. We’ll enjoy a mid morning comfort break and a lunch stop (on your own) in Saint-Hyacinthe along our way.
4:00 pm Oh La La, You’ll be in awe as we arrive in Quebec City at our hotel, the Hotel Clarendon www.hotelclarendon.com (418) 692-2480 inside the fortification walls! A unique experience at the oldest hotel, dating from 1870, this elegant hotel has been completely renovated for an incredible stay! Located in the heart of Old Quebec, the Hotel Clarendon is across from City Hall, a lovely walk across the park to the world famous Chateau Frontenac and minutes away from La Citadelle de Québec, shops, galleries and restaurants of Quartier Petit Champlain.
5:30 pm Settle in and unpack before we enjoy an included welcome dinner at the Hotel Clarendon followed by free time to wander the quaint streets of Old Quebec on your own to explore, browse, shop and take in the beauty that surrounds you, the magic of Quebec! (D)

Day 2 Sunday, Sept 13 - Quebec City

7:00 am Every moring in Quebec City, you’ll enjoy a lovely included breakfast buffet, at your leisure, in our hotel restaurant. A wonderful start to your day!
9:00 am Fortifications of Quebec Walking Tour (Dufferin Terrace experience!) Just in front of the Chateau Frontenac, steps from our hotel. Accompanied by a Parks Canada guide, explore Old Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the history of the city and its fortifications. As you walk along the fortification’s walls, you will discover some of the city’s best views and even a soldiers’ casemate that is only open for this tour.
11:00 am Our morning of touring will conclude in front of the Chateau Frontenac on the Dufferin Terrace at the funniculaire (tram) where you can use the tram to go down to Lower Town, Le Petit Champlain, with your Maple Leaf Tour Director to explore, shop and lunch on your own or you can stay in upper town and enjoy all the delightful restaurants, patios, art galleries and shops near our hotel.
2:00 pm ALL ABOARD for our Quebec City St. Lawrence River Cruise! We’ll board the AML vessel and enjoy a guided cruise and take in the breathtaking views of the Chateau Frontenac and the Montmorency Falls! Let’s admire Quebec City from the river, the best point of view ever! Enjoy a break from the routine and escape to the great outdoors on this cruise on the St. Lawrence! Take the time to relax on our huge outdoor terraces or enjoy the bars and bistros available on board!
After this wonderful afternoon on the St. Lawrence, we’ll return to our hotel to freshen up.
5:30 pm Oh, we are in for a treat tonight!! We’ll board our coach and travel to a Quebec maple Sugar Shack for an evening of fun including a traditional Quebec dinner and festive traditional folklore entertainment! After an enjoyable evening we will transfer back to our hotel where the evening is your as you please. (B) (D)

Day 3 Monday, Sept 14 - Quebec City

7:00 am Again this morning at your leisure, a wonderful included breakfast buffet is included.
9:00 am Today, you are in for a wonderful surprise as we visit the Island of Orleans! Connected to the mainland by a single bridge in Beauport, the island is about 34 km long and 8 km wide. A single road, Route 368 (Chemin Royal), circles the entire island, Known as the cradle of French civilization in North America, it was one of the first areas colonized by the French. Many Québécois can trace their ancestry to this island. The island is divided into six municipalities and over 95% of the island is agricultural land. It is famous for fresh berries, maple products, vineyards, ice cider and local cholocates! We’ll discover this wonderful island while visiting local producers, visiting historic churches, taking in views of the St. Lawrence River and enjoying local, artisanal food. We’ll enjou a lovely lunch on this delightful Island!
2:00 pm We’ll return to Quebec City mid afternoon and the remainder of the day is yours to enjoy as you wish! Stroll the quaint cobblestone streets, visit the delightful boutiques, watch the buskers and enjoy La Joie de Vivre! Take in the beauty that surrounds you and take in the lasting memories! (B) (L)

Day 4 Tuesday, Sept 15 - Home

7:00 am Enjoy breakfast this morning once again at your leisure.
9:00 am The Museum of the Ursuline Nuns is an art and history museum whose mission is to preserve and present the rich heritage of the oldest teaching order in the province, based in Quebec city since 1639. With their first museum in 1936, the Ursulines revealed a treasure that had never before been shown to the general public. Through these summer exhibitions, which were seen through the grills of the monastery’s parlour, the sisters sought to present to Quebec’s population a heritage from a common past. First female teachers for girls in North America and the first occupants of Quebec City with the Augustine sisters, Jesuits and settlers, the Ursulines of Quebec have a collection whose value far exceeds the story of a religious order in Quebec and Canada. Interesting and informative about the education of girls in times past. “ Who knew” was a reaction. The living, schooling and church facilities are all worth seeing.
10:30 am We’ll check out of our hotel and begin our next adventure!
11:00 am Let’s travel to the Observatory of the Capital / Observatoire de la Capitale – the perfect stop on our last day in Quebec City where you will have a 360 degree view of Quebec City from 221 meters up! From the 1st floor, the expansive windows offer spectacular views of the Old City, the majestic St. Lawrence and the Laurentians.
12:00 pm Bon Appetit as we enjoy an included lunch on the Grand Allee!
1:00 pm Approximate departure from Quebec City. We’ll make a brief stop for dinner (on own) will be made on the way home.
7:00 pm Approximate arrival home. (B) (L)

Belleville

IHOP, 902 Wallbridge-Loyalist Road, Parking on the Eastside of the Building

7:00 am

Napanee

Flying J, Northeast Corner

7:30 am

Kingston

Shrine Club, 3260 Princess Street

8:00 am

Gananoque

Hwy 2 Carpool Lot

8:30 am

Brockville

Food Basics Jefferson Dr

9:00 am

Cornwall

Petro Canada at 401 Exit 796

10:30 am

Ottawa

All Saints Lutheran Church 1061 Pinecrest Road

8:30 am

Kemptville

Giant Tiger 2970 County Rd/ Hwy 43 [north side]

9:00 am

Insurance

TRAVEL INSURANCE
Cancellation & Medical Insurance is strongly recommended for overnight tours and out of country travel.

Travel Insurance is available for purchase through Maple Leaf Tours.

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BEFORE YOU GO

Regular stops will be made for comfort breaks and meals.
For the comfort of fellow travelers, kindly refrain from using scented products.
Tipping for your Tour Director and Motor Coach driver is completely voluntary, based on level of service.
Proceeds of Maple Leaf Tours help to support Indigenous scholarships.
Porterage of 1 large suite case per person, you may also bring 1 carry-on per person
Please keep all medication with your person not in luggage
Cancellation and Medical insurance is not covered in your package but is strongly recommended for out of province travel
Insurance is available through Maple Leaf, please call to inquire today!

Double

$1,499

Triple

$1,449

Quad

$1,399

Single

$1,899

A refundable deposit of $100 per person is required at the time of booking.
$50 OFF per person – Early Booking Bonus, when booked and paid in full by June 12, 2026.
Balance is due July 10, 2026.
$25 off extra per person, if paid by money order, bank draft, cash or cheque.
Refunds are not available within 45 days of travel.