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January 9, 2014, Vol. 11, no. 1 |
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Student tourism is going strong in the Québec City region |
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Québec City is at the top of the class! A school trip to the Québec City region, the most popular educational destination in the province, is certain to be a great success! A number of activities are made available to student groups, and you can contact us for advice on planning your school trip. Countless cultural or entertainment activities are offered day and night in Québec City, the cradle of French civilization in the Americas. If you have any questions or comments, contact Marie-Eve Perron. She would be pleased to help you!
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It’s time to make cruise reservations! Now for something a little different… |
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Are your regular cruise line clients looking for new destinations? Then give them the opportunity to experience a thrilling itinerary aboard a selection of deluxe world-class liners that will take them to one of the most beautiful cities in the world! Starting from the cruise line terminal in the heart of Old Québec, passengers will be able to explore the city’s history and heritage. If they arrive a little earlier or extend their stay, they will have more time to visit this historical haven, a fascinating combination of French culture, natural beauty, culinary excellence, great shopping and legendary hospitality.
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Major renovations at the Hôtel Château Laurier Québec |
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To improve the client experience at the Hôtel Château Laurier Québecand ensure the establishment remains at the forefront of the industry, Mr. Alain Girard, CEO and co-owner of the hotel, invested $2 million to completely rebuild and modernize 40 rooms. The renovations, which affect 14% of the room offer, started in early January and are expected to be complete by April 2014.The rooms to be renovated are located in the original part of the hotel, namely the houses with terrace along Grande Allée or overlooking George V Park. The rooms in this part of the hotel, whose historical cachet has been preserved, will be transformed to reflect the contemporary style of the other rooms. Once the renovations are complete, the updated rooms will have wooden floors and a number of amenities, including a glass-enclosed shower, integrated lighting, WiFi and a smart television.
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Condé Nast Traveler: Le Germain boutique hotels are among the best in Canada |
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According to the results of the Readers’ Choice Awards published byCondé Nast Traveler, the worldwide reference in travel and tourism, Le Germain-Dominion is one of the best hotels in the country. Here are the Groupe Germain establishments that made the 2013 list of the world’s most highly rated hotels: Hôtel Le Germain, Montréal, Hôtel Le Germain, Toronto and Hôtel Le Germain-Dominion, Québec.During the course of the survey, nearly 80 000 readers of this prestigious magazine voted for their favourite hotels. Appearing on the 2013 list of the best hotels is especially meaningful for this Québec City company, as it is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. “We opened the first boutique hotel in Canada 25 years ago in order to offer a unique accommodation experience to our clientele. Having our establishments be so highly rated by the widely respected Condé Nast readers’ choice survey indicates that our guests appreciate the friendly and inviting atmosphere we create during their stay,” said a thrilled Christiane Germain, copresident and cofounder of Groupe Germain.
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Auberge Saint-Antoine is included in Condé Nast Traveler’s Platinum Circle and 2014 Gold List |
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Once again, Auberge Saint-Antoine appeared on the Condé Nast TravelerGold List of the 511 best tourism establishments in the world. This year, the Sainte-Antoine was also admitted to the prestigious Platinum Circle (171 establishments, only five of which are in Canada). Now this magnificent hotel in Old Québec is considered among the best hotels in the world!“Receiving this high-profile distinction is a source of great pride for us. Furthermore, we are thrilled that Auberge Saint-Antoine has become so well known and that our establishment represents Québec City on this world-famous list,” said Jean-Louis Souman, General Director of Auberge Saint-Antoine.
Condé Nast Traveler’s annual Gold List features the top hotels, resorts and cruises on the planet, as chosen by the nearly 80 000 perceptive and discriminating travellers who take part in the magazine’s Reader’s Choice Awards Survey. Consistency is rewarded; establishments that appear on the Gold List for five consecutive years are then admitted to the prestigious Platinum Circle.
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Abundant snowfall in the Beaupré Coast! |
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A new way to explore the Montmorency Forest (WEB site in french only). Follow the trails through the bush and admire the scenic landscape as you trek along wearing snowshoes! A fantastic outdoor recreation site, the Montmorency Forest now offers a new activity that is a cross between skiing and snowshoeing. If you stay in one of our cozy cottages, you will be at the heart of the outdoor action.How about going canyoning or ice climbing this winter? You can climb down the frozen Jean-Larose Falls at the foot of Mount Sainte-Anne with a member of the Canyoning Québec team or climb the ice-covered rock face beside the Montmorency Falls with a guide from the Aventure X rock climbing school.
And once you have finished playing in the snow, you can come in and relax! This winter, we recommend three destinations where you can unwind and be pampered: Station BLÜ (Nordic baths), Nordique Spa Mont-Ste-Anne and SPA des Neiges (WEB site in french only)! A visit to one of these spas will soothe your muscles and leave you feeling revitalized.
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