Nov_Dec AC Journal

Shrines of Quebec June 16-22, 2019

D ay 1: Montreal. Today we arrive in Montreal. Old in soul, but young at heart, Montréal has a storied past that includes First Nations settlement, French colony and a British stronghold. Montréal has blossomed into one of the world’s most modern and dynamic metropolises. See its European heri- tage shining through in the beautiful 18th- century buildings and cobblestone streets. (D) Day 2: Montreal. Today we explore the rest of the city including a visit to our first shrine–Saint Joseph’s Oratory. Founded in 1904, Saint Joseph’s is the largest shrine in the world dedicated to Saint Joseph. Our day continues with a visit to the Olympic Park and Botanical Gardens. Rediscover the history of the Olympic Park since the Games were here in 1976. The Montréal Botanical Garden, one of the city’s jewels, is recognized as one of the world’s greatest. Tonight we enjoy dinner with entertainment at a traditional “Sugar Shack” or Sucrerie. (B, D, E) Day 3: Trois Riviere. Today we leave Montreal for Quebec City along the St. Law- rence River. We visit the lovely village of Trois Riviere (three rivers) for lunch and visit the second of our five shrines of Quebec. Our Lady of the Cape Shrine is Canada’s National Shrine to the “Blessed Mother.” Lastly, we travel to Quebec City, UNESCOWorld Heri- tage site. We’ll walk its cobblestone streets before checking into our hotel for two nights and enjoying dinner together. (B, D) Day 4: Quebec City. Today we visit the Plains of Abraham, the site of many clashes for supremacy between the French and British, the park is the scene of the 1759

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