quebec trip

French Immersion Summer Camp In Quebec

**CANCELLED FOR 2021**

quebec trip

Your child will experience 13 days of 24/7 French immersion fun in Montreal, the Mauricie, Tadoussac, and Quebec City next summer. They will return with incredible and unique lasting memories and experiences!  Secure your spot by paying your non-refundable deposit of 35%.

For Who?: Students who are comfortable expressing themselves in French aged 10 to 15.

Group arrival and departure by train from Toronto Union Station to/from Montreal.

Train Travel Dates & Fees :

July 19th, 2020: Via train leaves Toronto at 11:30am and arrives in Montreal at 5pm.

July 31st, 2020: Via train leaves Montreal at 11am and arrives in Toronto at 4:20pm

Fees: The cost per person for those 12 and over is $118 (plus HST). The cost per person for those 11 and under is $59.50 (plus HST).

Fees: The fee for this unique 13-day/12-night experience is $2,950 plus HST. See below for all inclusions and exclusions.
Inclusion:

  • The fee is for a 12-night and 13-day trip.
  • Includes all breakfasts and dinners and most lunches.
  • All transportation in the province of Quebec, with a combination of public transit and chartered buses.
  • All accommodation in hotels and local group inns.
  • All entry and guide fees for all activities.
  • A Tournesol t-shirt and hoodies.

Exclusion:

  • Campers are responsible for their personal effects (clothes etc..), up to 4 lunches, the cost of the train ticket to and from Montreal, (to be released by VIA rail in the spring of 2020), additional medical insurance as needed and personal expenses.

Minimum: The fee is based on a minimum of 24 participants.

Every year, Camp Tournesol organizes an out-of-the-ordinary, overnight experience for your child. Campers get to experience the culture and breathtaking landscape of different regions of Québec.

Join us as we embark on a 13-day, 12-night adventure to discover and explore the breathtaking scenery along the north shore of the St-Lawrence River.

The goal of each of these adventures is to place your child in a situation to use their French and expose them to French culture in a fun environment. These are not typical group tours but they are developed with the flavor of a family trip. The trips are supervised by experienced teachers and Camp Tournesol counselors with a maximum of a 1 to 6 counselor-to-camper ratio. They are built to help your child develop a sense of independence and confidence in their French language skills.

CHECK OUT THE UNIQUE ACTIVITIES

Tree-top Trekking

 

3 campers smiling and holding a thumbs up in a high ropes course

L’Île Melville boasts an on-site large tree-trekking park with 5 different circuits to accommodate everyone from beginners to advanced trekkers. With suspended bridges, paths, cargo nets, Tarzan vines, and a 106 meter long zipline (all totaling 82 aerial challenges) there will be something for everyone.

Kayaking the St-Maurice

Campers smiling on a kayak

A spectacular trip down the St-Maurice river in kayaks and rabaska for the younger paddlers. With our guides, we will paddle along the river beginning at the hydroelectric dam St-Gabelle. We will stop for a rest at the “Forges St-Maurice”, home to the remains of Canada’s first ironworks.

Whale watching cruise

Whale watching

We will sail on a whale-watching cruise to catch sights of these famous residents of the Rivière St-Laurence. The campers will also explore the Saguenay Fjord and learn about the flora and fauna from the naturalist guide onboard.  Campers on previous trips counted more than 15 very clear whale sightings.

Falls Montmorency

Campers overlooking waterfall

A magnificent waterfall (272 feet high, higher than Niagara Falls) is well worth the detour. We will climb the Panoramic Stairway (487 steps) which literally clings to the side of the cliff, explore above the falls with a guide from the Park, and relive important historic events with re-enactment led by an onsite guide.

Canyoning
 
Smiling and waving camper at canyoning excursion
A few minutes from Quebec City, we will participate in a canyoning activity. This activity was one of the highlights of our last trips to France and Quebec. Started in France about forty years ago, canyoning is traveling in canyons using a variety of techniques such as stream hiking, abseiling, swimming and jumping. Canyoning-Québec imported this summer activity. They will organize an unforgettable experience for our campers in the heart of Quebec, at the Jean-Larose Falls, and at the foot of Mont-Sainte-Anne.
 

White-water rafting

Group of campers carrying raft

Experience the Montréal metro to go directly to Angrignon. Be prepared for a day packed with excitement. Our guides, Montreal Rafting, will take our group through an exciting but safe excursion on the Lachine falls. Always a top rated highlight by our campers.

Biodôme

Image of BioDome

An oasis in the heart of the city, the Montréal Biodôme recreates some of the most beautiful ecosystems of the Americas:

  • the lush and humid Tropical Rainforest, warm even in the depths of a Montréal winter;
  • the Laurentian Maple Forest, changing with the seasons;
  • the Gulf of St. Lawrence;
  • and the Subpolar Regions of the Americas: Labrador Coast and Sub-Antarctic Islands.

The Biodôme, whose name means “house of life,” shows visitors the “true nature” of the Americas, by offering up their loveliest and most amazing ecosystems. We will also take in an eye-opening show at the attached Planetarium.

Experience 2 spectacular shows

Image of acrobat on a high rope

Cirque at La TOHU: We will attend a fabulous Circus show at La TOHU, part of the Complètement Cirque festival!

Circus performance

Dragao: The students will have the chance to attend the grandiose nocturnal live play/show held outdoors based on the famous Amos Daragon series.

Shopping in Montreal

Image of Montreal street

Calling all the shoppers out there! Experience the heart of shopping heaven on St-Catherine street and Old Montreal. Everyone is sure to find that special souvenir, that unique item that can only be found in this fashion-conscious metropolitan area.

QUEBEC REGIONS YOUR CHILD WILL VISIT

Montréal:

Montreal is a unique city with its culture, its scenery, and its old country flare. Montreal was called “Canada’s Cultural Capital” by Monocle and recently was named a UNESCO City of Design. In Montreal, we stay in the heart of the city at the Travelodge hotel.

Mount-Royal: Hike the hill at the center of the city: the “ Mont-Royal”, and participate in “Fort Rallye” at the Mont-Royal led by a guide from the organisation “Les Amis de la Montagne”. Campers organized in teams will go through challenges to win keys that open the treasure chest. They will participate in a fun hands-on activity to discover the geology and biodiversity of the mountain. They will also catch a glorious view of the city from the mountain!

To discover the history and architecture of this fabulous city, we will hop on an amphibus and trek through historic districts on land and water.

 

Campers smiling on a boat

Québec City:

Québec City is on the border of the Saint Lawrence River and boasts spectacular scenery, both within the city and without. Old Québec is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site and is one of North America’s oldest settlements. The campers will experience the beauty of the city by walking through the cobblestone streets and learning about the old stone buildings that surround them. They will also participate in a Ghost Walk at night and learn about the history and dark side of New France. During their explorations, there will be plenty of boutiques and unique shopping experiences. Québec City’s “old world feel” is reminiscent of Europe with street-side cafés and manicured squares. At the same time, Francophone art and culture will be evidenced through the street performances that take place during the Festival d’été. But Québec City’s beauty is not confined to historical buildings, there are large natural parks and the amazing Jean Larose falls or Falls Montmorency not far from the city center.

Quebec city

Mauricie:

The Mauricie is a region that extends between Montreal and Quebec City. There, we’ll stay on Melville Island. Located in the heart of Shawinigan’s city, the park is surrounded by the magnificent Saint-Maurice River and is home to the famous Cité de l’énergie. On the island, we will stay at the Inn of the Parc Melville situated on the shore of the river. Meals will be served in the large family style dining room and the group will have access to the large family room to relax at night and organize quiet games.

Cité de L’Énergie: Partake in a scientific experiment and go up the elevator to the top of the tower for a spectacular view of the area.

Mauricie

Tadoussac:

The cold waters of the Rivière Saguenay that flow into the saltwater of the St. Lawrence River form an exceptional ecosystem, the Saguenay-St-Lawrence Marine Park where countless beluga and fin whales abound in the summertime. We will spend a few days in that region staying at the “Fermes 5 étoiles”. A unique concept where comfortable accommodations are situated on the grounds of a functioning farm for wildlife rescue animals. The children will have the opportunity to participate in the feeding and caring of the wild rescue animals during one of the morning sessions. Our group will be housed in our own chalet on site.

Within the “Saguenay-St-Lawrence Marine Park”, we will visit two of the best sites to view whales from the shore: Cap du Bon-Désir et Pointe-Noire. Since its creation in 1998, the marine park has worked to protect and present the marine environment of a section of the St. Lawrence Estuary and the Saguenay Fjord. In Tadoussac, we will also visit the Sand dunes where campers will have the opportunity to run up and down hills of sand – right along the shores of the Saint-Lawrence river.

Tadoussac

Please note that this overnight trip is designed for children who are in French immersion or are native French speakers, ages 10 to 15. It gives them a 24/7 French atmosphere where their language skills and confidence can flourish. If your child is in core French, extended French, or late French immersion, or if you’re not sure if this program is the right fit for them, please call our office at 888-892-1889 and we’ll be happy to help.

Cancellation policy: The deposit is non refundable and non transferable. After March 15th, 100% of the total package price is non transferable and non refundable. The cost of the train ticket is not refundable or transferable at anytime once payment is made.

“Our child commented that everyone in Quebec “lives” in French just like we live in English. They don’t just speak French in school, they speak French all the time! She loved it and kept breaking into French as she told about the trip. We are so pleased.”

“I just wanted to let you know that Alexander and Sebastien had an incredible time!!! They came back with ‘once in a lifetime’ stories! It was a great balance of french education, Quebec culture, history and heritage, natural/outdoor life experiences – they loved Tadoussac!!!! As well as meeting incredible people and making new friendships! Kudos to the amazing Valerie, Annie and Eloise for adding so much to this magical experience for the kids! Thank you for an amazing experience for our kids!”

 

“My daughter returned from the Quebec trip yesterday, full of wonderful stories about her 2 weeks with Camp Tournesol. She had a fabulous trip and I hope you will pass on our thanks to everyone who organized the trip and say how much we appreciate their devotion to the youngsters.”

French camper on the Quebec trip

Cancellation policy: The deposit is non refundable and non transferable. After March 15th, 100% of the total package price is non transferable and non refundable. After March 15th, 100% of the total package price is non transferable and non refundable. The cost of the train ticket is not refundable or transferable at anytime once payment is made.