• Our unique Connections Program
• Private coach transportation
• 4 nights accommodation
• 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
• Local professional guides and all entry fees and passes for included highlights
• Services of a Professional Tour Director

Prices are in Canadian dollars, are per person, and include HST.

INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS

• Evening Cocktail Receptions while in Orford
• Sherbrooke City Tour
• Lunch at Le Vintage 5080
• Lavender Farm Visit & Tasting
• Transportation to Church Services
• Christmas Festivities
• Parc Omega Lunch & Guided Tour
• Guided Tour of the Royal Canadian Mint

Spend the holidays with new friends!

Skip the hustle and bustle of the city, and celebrate Christmas in the countryside of rural Quebec. Meet new friends as you enjoy some festive fun including special surprises from Santa.  With our group decked out in beautiful UGLY Christmas sweaters (don’t forget yours!), together, we’ll share some holiday cheer!

A Leisurely Getaway

During the day, get a taste of the local culture and meet a few entrepreneurs who proudly call this region home. In the evenings in Orford, get to know new friends during cocktail receptions, group dinners and enjoy live entertainment.

Day 1: Orford, QC

Board the coach and join fellow guests while we head east for Orford, QC. Arrive late in the afternoon, and after settling into your hotel room, enjoy a welcome cocktail party, followed by dinner and live entertainment. 

Stay: Hôtel Cheribourg, Orford, QC

Nights: 3

Meals: D

Day 2: Christmas Eve, Sherbrooke Tour, Siboire, Lavender Farm

After breakfast, we’re off for some local fun. In Sherbrooke, enjoy a tour of the city with its unique murals providing a glimpse into the history of the city. Stop for lunch at Le Vintage 5080, a diner-style restaurant offering a unique culinary experience. Next, we’ll visit Bleu Lavande, a lavender farm. These folks are passionate about the therapeutic benefits of lavender, and in their shop, we’ll be introduced to their special lavender products. Return to the hotel and freshen up for a cocktail reception and dinner. Afterwards, those interested in attending a Christmas Eve church service will have transportation provided to St. Paul’s United Church, Magog.

Meals: B, L, D

Day 3: Christmas Day

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, and for those interested in attending a Christmas morning church service, in French, transportation will be provided to Saint Patrice Catholic Church in Magog. Lunch will be followed with some festive fun and games, including an “Ugly Sweater” contest. The evening will feature a cocktail reception, a Christmas dinner, and live entertainment.

Meals: B, L, D

Day 4: Orford to Gatineau

After breakfast, depart from Orford, heading west. For lunch, we’ll stop at Parc Omega and enjoy lunch and a tour of the park. In the late afternoon, check into the hotel in Gatineau, and there’ll be time to freshen up before dinner.

Stay: Hilton Lac-Leamy, Gatineau, QC

Nights: 1

Meals: B, L, D

Day 5: Royal Canadian Mint, Gananoque Inn, Homeward

In the morning, enjoy a guided tour of the Royal Canadian Mint, and then we’ll be on our way westward. Arrive at the lovely Gananoque Inn for a farewell lunch. Say good-bye to new friends and savour the fun memories of spending Christmas together in Québec, before continuing with the journey home.

Meals: B, L

This tour includes our unique Connections Program, and follows a special travel Route C1, picking up in the following locations:

• Brampton
• Markham
• Whitby
• Bowmanville
• Lindsay
• Peterborough
• Port Hope
• Cobourg
• Trenton
• Belleville
• Napanee
• Kingston

Be sure to be prepared for winter weather with warmer coats, hats, and gloves and comfortable boots or shoes. 

For the tour of the Sherbrooke Murals, download the Balado Discovery app/virtual guide onto your mobile device to read about the details of the artwork. There is even a fun quiz to test your ability to observe and analyse the different scenes.