HARMON MIDDLE SCHOOL&

AURORA HIGH SCHOOL

QUÉBEC: WINTER WONDERLAND

15-20 February, 2012

MEETING OUTLINE

• WHY TAKE AN EDUCATIONAL TOUR?• WHY TRAVEL WITH PROMETOUR?• YOUR TRIP IN DETAIL• TRANSPORTATION, MEALS & LODGING• COST AND PAYMENTS• INSURANCE /ENTRY REQUIREMENTS/PASSPORTS• QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

WHY TAKE AN EDUCATIONAL TOUR?• BRINGS THE CLASSROOM ALIVE WITH “HANDS ON” IMMERSION

EXPERIENCE WITH BOTH THE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

• IT WILL DEVELOP STUDENT INTEREST IN LEARNING MORE AND TAKING THEIR FRENCH FURTHER .

• STUDENTS GAIN VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS AND DEVELOP A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD AND DIFFERENT WAYS OF LIFE. QUÉBEC IS SOMEWHAT SIMILAR AS WELL AS VERY DIFFERENT.

• MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL, TRAVEL IS AN ADVENTURE!

WHY PROMÉTOUR?

• WE HAVE BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR OVER 19 YEARS• EXPERIENCE WITH OVER 500 GROUPS YEARLY• WE HAVE A HEAD OFFICE ON LOCATION IN MONTREAL• WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN CUSTOMIZING GROUP TOURS• WE GUARANTEE YOUR DEPARTURE DATES• WE DO NOT IMPOSE ANY ADDITIONAL FEES• AUTHENTIC LOCAL GUIDE WITH GROUP 24/7!• AURORA HAS TRAVELED WITH PROMETOUR IN 2004 AND

2008 AND THERE IS NO MORE EDUCATIONAL TOUR COMPANY IN THE BUSINESS.

YOUR TRIP IN FURTHER DETAIL

DAY 1 :TRAVEL TO MONTRÉAL • Wednesday, February 15th, 2012.• Late departure by deluxe motor coach from your school to "La Belle

Province”. • 11hrs en route. Students will sleep on the bus and wake up in Canada.• Recommended by M. Burdett who has taken his Orchestra on far longer

trips. Band also travels farther by bus.• Will be our own bus, and stay with us through our tour. With sufficient

numbers, motor coach travel is much more affordable than flying, and will make our border crossing easier.

• By Comparison, Washington D.C. is an 8 hour trip.

DAY 2 : MONTRÉAL /QUÉBEC CITY• Thursday, February 16th-• Bonjour Montréal! Your Prométour Tour Director will greet you upon

arrival; s/he will remain with you for the duration of your trip.• Have some time to explore Place Jacques Cartier and St. Paul Street

in Old Montréal

Stretch you legs and have fun with some Patins à Glace at the Basin Bonsecours.

Have a delicious crêpe lunch with your group

Next, visit the very birthplace of the city at Le Musée Pointe-à-Callières – The multimedia show, artifacts and virtual figures make a living, interactive experience.

•Enter the fabulous world of the Biodôme. Stroll through the four major ecosystems of the American continents. Spend a few minutes watching the penguins or looking for the monkeys playing in the trees above your heads as you stroll through the five major ecosystems of the American continents.

•Transfer by private motor coach to Québec City, the provincial capital, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. A 3 hour drive.•Dinner in a local restaurant with your group, followed by overnight accommodation in Québec City.

DAY 3: QUÉBEC CITY• Friday, February 16th

• American breakfast with your group at the hotel.• SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY: Visit a French Canadian school followed by lunch with

your new classmates.

•In the afternoon, Partake in “The Military”. Under the command of generals Wolfe & Montcalm, re-enact the 1759 battle on the Plains of Abraham.

•Next, share the secrets of Old Québec on a guided walking tour of the city. Journey through St-Louis Street, admire the old town’s fortifications and Quartier Petit Champlain shopping district. (the oldest in North America)

Visit the magnificent Château Frontenac. Dinner in a local restaurant with your group, followed by overnight accommodation in Québec City.

DAY 4:QUÉBEC CITY• Saturday, February 18th

• Have breakfast while overlooking the waterfalls at the Manoir Montmorency.• Discover the magnificent Parc de la Chute Montmorency, with its falls higher than those of

Niagara Falls.

Get ready for an afternoon of Dog Sledding! Start with a visit of the gentle huskies followed by an introduction to basic techniques, and then embark for a ride through wooded trails.Strap on your snow shoes and try your trekking skills.

•Make a stop at the Copper Museum of Albert Gilles - watch a demonstration of "Repoussé" work, then try your hand at creating a copper masterpiece.

•Admire the beautiful Ste-Anne de Beaupré Basilica.•Return to Québec City just in time for lunch (at your own expense)

In the afternoon, visit the Museé de la Civilization

Have some time to wander through the enchanting Quartier Petit Champlain the oldest shopping district in North America.

•Time for team work! With the help of your Tour Leaders and guide, have some fun on a Photo Rally Game. Test your knowledge on everything you have learned about Québec on your trip so far!•For dinner, savor a traditional Cabane à Sucre and tour the sugar shacks. Learn some traditional dances and sing some folk songs.•Return to your hotel for night accommodation

DAY 5: QUÉBEC CITY/MONTRÉAL• Sunday, February 18th

• American breakfast with your group at the hotel.• This morning, visit the Hotel du Parlement, where you will learn about the

history of the Québec National Assembly

Then, visit the amazing Ice Hotel, the unique hotel entirely made of ice in North America.

Enjoy the rest of the morning at the Village des Sports, a winter activity center where you will experience snow rafting, sliding on inner tubes and crazy carpets! (lunch at the village des sports at your own expense).

Upon Arrival in Montréal, check into your hotel and freshen up.

Enjoy a farewell dinner at the trendy Académie Restaurant.

DAY 6: MONTRÉAL/HOME• Monday, February 19th

• American breakfast with your group at the hotel.• With your guide explore Montréal’s world famous Underground City. • Have some time for some last minute shopping.

Have lunch at one of the many restaurants at the food court. (at your own expense)

Board your bus for the return home. Arrival ETA 11pm

TRANSPORTATION, MEALS & ACCOMODATION

• ROUNDTRIP TRANSPORTATION FROM YOUR SCHOOL TO QUEBEC

• AUTHENTIC QUEBECOIS MEALS AS PER THE ITINERARY

• 4 NIGHTS MULTIPLE OCCUPENCY IN 4 STAR CENTRALLY LOCATED HOTELS

WHATS INCLUDED? ROUND TRIP MOTOR COACH TRANSPORTATION

ALL ASSOCIATED TRANSPORTATION COSTS WHILE IN QUEBEC

PROMETOUR BASIC GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAM

4 NIGHTS MULTIPLE OCCUPANCY IN 4* HOTELS

4 BREAKFASTS , 1 LUNCH AND 4 DINNERS

ALL CULTURAL AND AFOREMENTIONED VISITS, ACTIVITIES AND ADMISSIONS

24 HOUR A DAY SERVICE OF A PROFESSIONAL, BILINGUAL TOUR DIRECTOR

WHATS NOT INCLUDED?

OPTIONAL INSURANCE UPGRADE PROGRAMS

ALL LUNCHES (EXCLUDING DAY 2)

SINGLE OR DOUBLE ROOMING GUARANTEE SUPPLEMENTS

RECOMMENDED TIPS FOR YOUR TOUR DIRECTOR $2.50 PER DAY

RECOMMENDED TIPS FOR YOUR BUS DRIVER $1.50 PER DAY

PERSONAL SPENDING MONEY

Other Considerations

• Students will need to have their own passports.• Winter in Québec is very cold and snowy. Students will

need to have good winter footwear, coat, hat, gloves, and layers.

• Deposits are due by February 28th to make the trip a go. As the number of students goes up, the price will come down.

• Chaperones (Teachers and/or parents) will be added as needed

• We will have many future meetings to prepare the group for their trip.

CostsPrices Per Person

Price in $US

45+ Participants- Max 1 Motorcoach $699

35-44 Participants- $750

30-34 Participants- $799

25-29 Participants- $875

20-24 Participants- $950

$1085 Participants- $1085

$1345 Participants- $1345

BASIC GROUP PROGRAM

INCLUDED

DELUXE PROGRAM

$5 USD/ DAY

ULTIMATE PROGRAM *$15 USD / DAY

Trip Cancellation & Interruption 100% of any prepaid, forfeited, non-

refundable payments or deposits up

to $5000

100% of any prepaid, forfeited, non-

refundable payments or deposits up

to $5000

100% of any prepaid, forfeited, non-

refundable payments or deposits up

to $5000

Trip Interruption -Return Air Only $750 $750 $750

Trip Delay $500 $750 $750

Baggage Delay $200 $250 $250

Baggage & personal Effects Loss $500 $1,000 $1,000

Missed Connection $250 $250 $250

Medical Expense $25,000 $50,000 $50,000

Emergency Medical (Including

Transportation/Repatriation of remains)

$100,000 $125,000 $125,000

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Not Included $25,000 $25,000

Cancel for any Reason Not Included Not Included 70% of any prepaid, forfeited, non-

refundable payments or deposits

Termination of employment of the

Insured or Traveling Companion

Not Included Not Included 100% of any prepaid, forfeited, non-

refundable payments or deposits

Travel Medical Assistance Included Included Included

Worldwide travel Assistance Included Included Included

Live Emergency Assistance Included Included Included

BON VOYAGE!