JOURNEY TO THE SOURCE
“WIDE OPEN SPACES, BEAUTY AND
CULTURAL EXCHANGE”
May 19-23, 2008

In collaboration with the 20th International Focusing Conference, Voyages Momentum offers two unforgettable tours:

Tour No. 1: The City of Montreal, May 19, 2008
Montreal, a multicultural city (a four-hour tour of the city with a professional guide).
(Departure from Château Bromont at 8 a.m.; expected return is about 9 p.m.) 
A different look at the life of various Montreal districts, where successive waves of immigration contributed to shaping the landscape. Discover different ethnic groups and their ways of life, their contribution to architecture, food, the economy and Montreal culture. Among others, we will visit the Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese and Jewish districts. Two surprise snacks are included.
The tour will start at Mont Royal for a breathtaking view over the city and the St Lawrence river. After the multicultural guided tour, there will be a lunch stop on the Plateau Mont Royal, then some free time in the old Montreal where you can discover the market Bonsecours, the Jacques Cartier square, St Paul street, the basilica Notre-Dame, the old port and the museum Pointe a Callieres… Departure at 7:30 p.m. arriving to Bromont about 9 p.m.

Tour No. 2: Quebec City & the North Shore, May 20-23, 2008
Departure from Château Bromont at 8 a.m.

May 20: Wendake (First Nations village) and Quebec City
Wendake occupies a very important place within the framework of
the400th-anniversary celebrations for Quebec City. Special programming throughout the year will underline the contribution of
the First Nations in the development of Quebec City, the province of
Quebec and Canada.

A First Nations guide, dressed in traditional costume, will welcome
the group.Visit of the traditional Huron site (Onhoüa Chetek8e):

Traditional housing (longhouse) and medicine, giant tee-pee,
smokehouse, means of transportation, first contacts with the Europeans, etc.
There will be a performance of Huron dances and songs and a traditional meal.
To the sound of the drum, the dancers in beautiful costumes will lead you to discover dances of thanks dedicated to the Grand Manitou. At the end of the performance, visitors will be invited to meet the First Nations dancers and even dance with them.

P.M.: Free time in Old Quebec, cradle of French civilization in North America. It is the only walled North American city north of Mexico, and a jewel among UNESCO’s world heritage sites.
400th-anniversary celebrations: July 3, 1608, Samuel de Champlain settles in Kébec, which means “the place where the river narrows” in Algonquian. He established the foundations of what would become the first permanent French colony in North America and, over centuries, one of the most beautiful cities on the continent. For 10 months, from January to October 2008, Quebec will be the hub of activity and will host many types of gatherings. 

After a succulent meal( INCLUS) in the Petit Champlain district, we will travel to Les Éboulements, a village in the magnificent Charlevoix region (90-minute drive). Accommodations will be at l'Auberge de Nos Aïeux, which offers visitors a marvellous view of the river, l
’Isle aux Coudres and the mountain range nearby.

May 21: Tadoussac and Grandes Bergeronnes (North Shore)

Departure for Grandes Bergeronnes in the morning. We will follow the scenic route along the St. Lawrence River. The route offers breathtaking views, where water and mountain meet.

At St. Catherine Bay, we will take the ferry to Tadoussac, gateway to the North Shore, and admire the mouth of the fjord of Saguenay, which flows into the salty waters of the St. Lawrence.  If we’re lucky, at Grandes Bergeronnes, we may spot seals and whales close to shore. 
The night’s accommodations will be at the Tadoussac Hotel. Tadoussac is one of the oldest villages in North America and its discreet charm attracts hundreds of visitors each year. From the terrace of the hotel, the horizon is but greenery, sailboats, waves and distant whales. Romantic escapades, nature lovers, ecologists and photo hobbyists seek out the whales and chase away their worries before the open sea at Tadoussac. Here, you may choose to create your haven for relaxation or your springboard into adventure!

May 22: Pessamit, traditional Innu community (Montagnais)

We invite you to live a unique and initiatory experience of Innu life and tradition.

After a two-and-a-half-hour drive, we arrive in the morning at Pessamit.
Meeting with the spiritual leader of the community
Traditional Innu meal
Preparation for the sweat lodge ritual
Sharing circle, feast after the ceremony
Accommodations in a traditional rustic tent
You must bring your sleeping bag (blankets will be provided), warm clothes and a gift for the spiritual chief; eg. Kitchenware, homeware, clothes, blanket or other object that may be used daily by the chief and his family.

N.B.: This day is optional. Those who prefer may stay an additional night in Tadoussac for the same rate. You must inform us at the time of registration.

May 23: Pessamit - Montreal

After breakfast, we will share on the experience and leave for Montreal around 9:30 a.m. via Tadoussac (about an eight-hour drive). Lunch en route at your cost.  We should be back in Montreal between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. 

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Tour 1: Tour of Montreal, May 19, 2008
Cost: $50/person

THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES: transportation by 48-seat school bus (departure from Château Bromont), bilingual guided visit of Montreal and its multicultural districts, four-hours long, all taxes

 

 

Tour 2: Quebec & North Shore
 May 20-23, 2008
Cost: $590/person (double occupancy)
Supplement for single occupancy : $140; with one night in Tadoussac:
$335; with two nights in Tadoussac*
*For those staying a second night in Tadoussac, the price includes dinner and breakfast at the hotel, but no lunch, therefore a total of 7 meals instead of 8 meals.

THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES: transportation throughout by 48-seat coach, bilingual guide for four days, 3-nights accommodations with double occupancy: one night at l’Auberge de nos Aïeux, one night at Tadoussac Hotel, one night in a traditional tent in Pessamit, or a second night at Tadoussac Hotel at half-board, eight meals (3 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 suppers), all activities and visits mentioned in the program, all taxes

THESE PACKAGES DO NOT INCLUDE: meals that are not indicated, tips, personal expenses and travel insurance

N.B. Logding on May 18th, 19th and possibly on May 23rd is at your own cost.  Make sure to book in advance.  For the 18th and 19th, you can still take advantage of the special price of the conference at Château Bromont.  If you book elsewhere, please advise us.

Registration procedures:

By mail, send international money order in Canadian funds along with your registration form to: Voyages Momentum,1695 boul. St-Joseph est, suite 100, Montreal, Qc, H2J 1N1, Canada:

Deposit of 25% per person, non refundable, at the time of reservation

Payment of the balance: 50 days before departure.

By credit card, go online (on the secure Paypal site): complete payment at the time of registration. Please send registration form by mail or by e-mail at: info@spiritours.com

or cancellation policy please refer to the Terms and conditions.

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