Soak up the breathtaking views of Quebec City and the St Lawrence River from the stunning fairytale surrounds of the Château Frontenac.
Quebec City
Visit one of the oldest cities in North America, and give your students the opportunity to soak up colonial French culture. For a truly breathtaking educational travel experience, take in the colourful rooftops of colonial architecture and winding cobble-stone streets.
Enjoy a history and culture lesson on a Brightspark "Salut! Bonjour!" spring program. Highlights include a Plains of Abraham battle re-enactment and a visit to the beautiful Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre Basilica on the Beaupre coast.
At the end of a busy day, enjoy a gala evening at Stoneham resort, exclusive to Brightspark. An evening hike, followed by a bonfire (marshmallows included, of course) is a great fun way to get your students active in the great outdoors. The ultimate in educational travel experiences, this program also covers history, geography, language and culture lessons.
Montmorency Falls
At 83 metres tall, Montmorency Falls is one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the Beaupre Coast.
Sainte Anne-de-Beaupre Basilica
Visit this awe-inspiring Romanesque cathedral, featuring five naves, magnificent mosaics and 240 stained glass panels. See for yourself why hundreds of thousands of tourists and pilgrims visit each year.
Carnaval de Québec
The perfect opportunity for you and your students to relax - enjoy the entertainment, races, colourful markets, and mouthwatering food at this month-long Carnival.
Old Quebec Upper and Lower Town Walking Tours
Enjoy the unique blend of new and old on a tour of Quebec’s Upper and Lower districts. Connected via a cliff-side elevator, explore a host of historical sites, shops and café’s throughout this guided tour.
Beaupre Coast
Take a journey through time visiting the sites along the Côte-de-Beaupré.
Plains of Abraham
Discover the birthplace of Canada. Immerse your student group in the exciting history of the Plains of Abraham.
- Salut! Bonjour! - 4 Day Sample Itinerary
- Ooh La La, Quebec - 4 Day Sample Itinerary
- Je me Souviens - 4 Day Sample Itinerary
- Carnaval de Quebec - 4 Day Sample Itinerary
Day 1
- Depart for Quebec City
- The Sparktacular Adventure! Students work in teams to collect points by participating in challenges and activities throughout the tour
- Lunch on your own en route
- Hotel Check in upon arrival
- Dinner – enjoy dinner at a local restaurant
- Plains of Abraham Battle Reenactment - Through role play and discussion, groups re-enact the Battle of the Plains of Abraham with their Tour Leader
- Orientation Walk of Upper Town
Day 2
- Breakfast – enjoy a hot breakfast at a local restaurant
- Soldier of the Martello Tower - Learn all about the conditions of the soldiers living in the Martello Towers
- Lunch on your own in Old Quebec
- Guided Walking tour of Old Quebec - Enjoy a guided tour with local guides that will include sights in both Upper and Lower Town
- Sugar Shack Dinner – Enjoy a traditional Quebecois meal at a Sugar Shack, including traditional song, dance and a taffy pull
- Evening walk, Bonfire and Marshmallows
Day 3
- Breakfast – enjoy a hot breakfast at a local restaurant
- Beaupre Coast – Your Tour Leader conducts a driving tour of the Beaupre Coast
- Sainte Anne-de-Beaupre Basilica – Every year, thousands of tourists and pilgrims visit this Romanesque cathedral
- Albert Gilles Copper Museum - Experience the technique of "repoussee" on pieces of copper that students will be able to bring home
- Montmorency Falls - Stop at one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the Beaupre Coast
- Lunch on your own in Old Quebec
- Spark Together - Participate in fun, cooperative, team-building games, led by your Tour Leader. This new program will challenge students’ problem solving and decision making skills in an exciting, interactive setting.
- Dinner and Dance - enjoy dinner and an evening of dancing
Day 4
- Hotel Check out
- Breakfast – enjoy a hot breakfast at a local restaurant
- Board your motor coach and depart for home
Day 1
• Depart for Quebec City
• The Sparktacular Adventure! Students work in teams to collect points by participating in challenges and activities throughout the tour
• Lunch on your own en route
• Hotel Check in upon arrival
• Dinner on your own
• Guided Walking tour of Old Quebec - Enjoy a guided tour with local guides that will include sights in both Upper and Lower Town
Day 2
• Breakfast – enjoy a hot breakfast at a local restaurant
• Beaupre Coast – Your Tour Leader conducts a driving tour of the Beaupre Coast
• Sainte Anne-de-Beaupre Basilica – Every year, thousands of tourists and pilgrims visit this Romanesque cathedral
• Self Guided Tour at Canyon Sainte-Anne - Canyon Sainte-Anne offers groups the opportunity to cross suspension bridges over a spectacular 74 metre waterfall at the base of the canyon
• Lunch on your own
• Quebec Legends Workshop - Be in the heart of the legend by re-enacting it during a dynamic workshop
• Sugar Shack Dinner – Enjoy a traditional Quebecois meal at a Sugar Shack. The evening continues with traditional song, dance and finishes off with a taffy pull
Day 3
• Breakfast – enjoy a hot breakfast at a local restaurant
• Plains of Abraham Battle Reenactment - Through role play and discussion, groups re-enact the Battle of the Plains of Abraham with their Tour Leader
• National Battlefield Program (Choice of 1)
Soldier of the Martello Tower - Learn all about the conditions of the soldiers living in the Martello Towers
OR
Canada Odyssey Show - This multimedia presentation takes your students through the history of Canada starting with the battle of the Plains of Abraham
OR
Military Program - Along with General Wolfe and General Montcalm, go over the great strategies of the Siege of Quebec City
• Lunch on your own in Old Quebec
• Musee du Fort - Journey through time with a sound and light show that recounts the military history of Quebec City
• Old Quebec Exploration - Explore Old Quebec and experience life in the days of New France
• Gala Evening Dinner & Dance - Enjoy a Buffet at the Gala evening. After dinner, the group will enjoy a dance
Day 4
• Hotel Check out
• Breakfast – enjoy a hot breakfast at a local restaurant
• Board your motor coach and depart for home
Day 1
• Depart for Quebec City
• The Sparktacular Adventure! Students work in teams to collect points by participating in challenges and activities throughout the tour
• Lunch on your own en route
• Hotel Check in upon arrival
• Dinner on your own
• Guided Walking tour of Old Quebec - Enjoy a guided tour with local guides that will include sights in both Upper and Lower Town
Day 2
• Breakfast – enjoy a hot breakfast at a local restaurant
• Beaupre Coast – Your Tour Leader conducts a driving tour of the Beaupre Coast
• Sainte Anne-de-Beaupre Basilica – Every year, thousands of tourists and pilgrims visit this Romanesque cathedral
• Self Guided Tour at Canyon Sainte-Anne - Canyon Sainte-Anne offers groups the opportunity to cross suspension bridges over a spectacular 74 metre waterfall at the base of the canyon
• Montmorency Falls - Stop at one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the Beaupre Coast
• Lunch on your own in Old Quebec
• Sugar Shack Dinner – Enjoy a traditional Quebecois meal at a Sugar Shack, including traditional song, dance and a taffy pull
Day 3
• Breakfast – enjoy a hot breakfast at a local restaurant
• Ecole de Cirque de Quebec - Learn to fly the trapeze, juggle, jump on the trampoline, and take a general lesson on clowning around!
• Lunch on your own in Old Quebec
• Visit the Permanent Collection Musee des Beaux-Arts - The museum houses the largest collection of Quebec Art spanning over 300 years
• Les Galeries de la Capitale - The group can shop and explore Les Galeries de la Capitale with 252 stores and the Mega Parc
• Dinner on your own
Day 4
• Hotel Check out
• Breakfast – enjoy a hot breakfast at a local restaurant
• Board your motor coach and depart for home
Day 1
- Depart for Quebec City
- The Sparktacular Adventure! Students work in teams to collect points by participating in challenges and activities throughout the tour
- Lunch on your own en route
- Hotel Check in upon arrival
- Dinner – enjoy a full dinner at a local restaurant
- Skating at Place D’Youville – ice skating at Place D’Youville, skate rental not included
Day 2
- Breakfast – enjoy a hot breakfast at a local restaurant
- Guided Walking tour of Old Quebec - Enjoy a guided tour with local guides that will include sights in both Upper and Lower Town
- Musee du Fort - Journey through time with a sound and light show that recounts the military history of Quebec City Lunch on your own
- Soldier of the Martello Tower - Learn all about the conditions of the soldiers living in the Martello Towers
- Attractions of Winter Carnival – Effigy Pass - Groups can explore the grounds and partake in all of the games and activities that Carnaval has to offer
- Cash Dinner - Receive $15 cash for tonight's dinner; the group can make their own arrangements at the resort
- Village Vacances Valcartier Snow Park - Passport access to all activities at Valcartier Village!
Day 3
- Breakfast – enjoy a hot breakfast at a local restaurant Beaupre Coast Driving Tour - conducted by your Tour Leader
- Sainte Anne-de-Beaupre Basilica – Every year, thousands of tourists and pilgrims visit this Romanesque cathedral
- Atelier Pare Visit - storytellers introduce groups to some of Quebec's most famous legends using wooden sculptures by master Alphonse Pare and his students
- Montmorency Falls Photo Stop
- Lunch on your own and time to explore Old Quebec
- Dogsledding at La Poursuite Chenil - Enjoy 30 minutes of dogsledding followed by 30 minutes of either sliding, snowshoeing or a visit to the kennel
- Sugar Shack Dinner – Enjoy a traditional Quebecois meal at a Sugar Shack
- The evening continues with traditional song, dance and finishes off with a taffy pull
Day 4
- Hotel Check out
- Breakfast – enjoy a hot breakfast at a local restaurant
- Board your motor coach and depart for home
