5-Day Bus Tour: Quebec City, Île d'Orléans & Tadoussac Summer Tour
Touring Île d'Orléans • Montmorency Falls • Copper Stamping • Cider & Cassis Tastings • Lunch in a Restored Flower Mill • Whale Watching Cruise on the St. Lawrence & more!

Experience the charm, history, and flavors of French Canada on this thoughtfully curated 5-day summer bus tour to Quebec City! Designed for discovery, this journey blends guided sightseeing, regional cuisine, and cultural experiences.

Discover the historic beauty of Quebec City with a guided tour, including the iconic streets of the Old Town. You will also explore the picturesque Île d’Orléans (the island in the St. Lawrence), known for its rural charm and artisanal traditions. While on the island, enjoy an included lunch at restored flour mill from the early 1700's, followed by cider and cassis tastings at a local ciderie and a family-owned blackcurrant farm and distillery.

Enjoy free time to wander through Old Quebec at your own pace. Browse boutiques, relax in quaint cafés, or simply take in the European ambiance.
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For those seeking additional adventure, an optional day trip to Tadoussac features a narrated three-hour whale watching cruise on the St. Lawrence River, one of the world’s premier whale observation sites. The day concludes with a stop at Casino de Charlevoix, where you can try your luck or enjoy beautiful river views.

Back near Quebec City, engage in hands-on heritage at the Albert Gilles Copper Art & Museum, where you will take part in a guided copper foil stamping workshop and take home your own memento. Then experience the breathtaking Montmorency Falls, which stand even taller than Niagara Falls. Here, enjoy an included lunch at Manoir Montmorency, located at the top of the falls, along with a scenic gondola ride down to the base for spectacular views.

​​We are certain you won't want to leave when it's time to come home but isn't that what summer vacations are about?

Tour Date

5-Day Trip
Aug 16-20, 2026
Only $99 deposit to reserve your seat.  Deposit fully refundable if you cancel for any reason by July 3, 2026.

Price

All prices are per person, in Canadian dollars. ​All taxes and tips are included!
  • Double $1,749
  • Triple $1,599
  • Quad $1,499
  • ​Single $2,249
For explanation of the words Double, Triple, Quad & Single click here

Pickup Locations

7:45 AM Vaughan Carpool
8:15 AM Mississauga Carpool
8:30 AM Mississauga McDonalds
9:00 AM York Mills Station
9:25 AM Scarborough Town Ctr
9:55 AM Whitby Carpool Lot
To book over the phone
please call (866) 208-2950

Inclusions

  • Round trip transportation on highway motorcoach with a washroom and WiFi.
  • 4-nights accommodations at the Best Western Premier Hotel Aristocrate Quebec City.
  • 7 meals (4 hotel breakfasts + 2 lunches + 1 welcome dinner) included. Additional boxed lunch included with optional day trip. 
  • Optional Whale Watching Day Trip to Tadoussac with lunch, see details below. 
  • Guided bus/walking tour of Quebec City with local tour guide included.
  • Guided bus/walking tour of Île d'Orléans (Orleans Island) with local tour guide included. 
  • Tasting at Ciderie Verger Bilodeau included.
  • Tasting at Cassis Monna & Filles included.
  • Visit to Montmorency Falls with lunch and gondola ride included.
  • ​Admission to Albert Gille Copper Art Studio and copper foil stamping workshop included.
  • Free time to explore Quebec City on your own.
  • Shopping stop at Galeries St Hyacinthe included.
  • Escorted tour with ShortTrips.ca tour director available during tour.
  • All tips and taxes included.

Optional Add-On

  • Day 3 Aug 18, 2026 • Optional Day Trip to Tadoussac (CDN$200 extra per person): Enhance your tour with an optional full-day excursion to Tadoussac, featuring a narrated three-hour whale watching cruise on the St. Lawrence River led by an onboard marine naturalist. While whale sightings are common, they cannot be guaranteed, but the experience remains both scenic and educational. A boxed lunch is included to be savored during the cruise for your convenience. Afterward, enjoy an evening stop at Casino de Charlevoix, where you can purchase dinner and explore the casino at your leisure.

Approximate Return Times

  • Whitby 7:10 PM
  • Scarborough 7:45 PM
  • York Mills 8:10 PM
  • Mississauga Carpool 8:45 PM
  • Mississauga McDonalds 9:00 PM
  • Vaughan 9:30 PM

Deposits, Payments, Cancellations & Refunds

  • $99 deposit required to reserve your seats. Deposit is fully refundable if you cancel for any reason by Friday July 3, 2026. 
  • Full payment is due by Friday July 3, 2026. Reminder emails will be sent a few days before the due date for the final payment. Sorry, final payments are not refundable once paid. 
  • If the tour has to be cancelled due to travel restrictions or government shutdowns, a full & prompt refund will be done regardless of how many days are left before departure.
  • You can transfer your seat to anyone else you know up to the time of departure without penalty, there is no cost for name changes.

Travelling With Children

  • Children 10+ are welcome on this tour, same price as adults. 

Trip Highlights

Quebec City

Welcome to Quebec City, a stunning destination that is steeped in history, culture, and natural beauty. Explore the cobblestone streets of Old Quebec, a UNESCO World Heritage site that offers a glimpse into the city's rich past. Admire the iconic Château Frontenac and the Citadelle of Quebec, which provide stunning views of the St. Lawrence River. And of course you will have plenty of opportunity to sample the fabulous cuisine of Quebec at the vast array of dining options in the old town.

Île d'Orléans (Orleans Island)

The island, known as the "Garden of Quebec", is still an essentially rural place famous locally for its produce, especially berries, apples, potatoes and wine. Sugar maple stands produce maple syrup and other products. 

While on the island we will be visiting Ciderie Verger Bilodeau and doing some cider tasting of ciders made with locally grown apples. 

A lovely lunch in a regional cuisine restaurant using local products that is housed in an old flour mill which dates back to 1720 is also included in today's day trip.

Montmorency Falls

The Montmorency Waterfall is an awe-inspiring 83 m tall, one and a half times higher than Niagara Falls! You can admire stunning views from the cable car (ticket included as part of your tour) or from the many lookout points throughout the site or from the stairs climbing up the side of the cliff. At the top of the cliff sits the elegant Manoir Montmorency which contains a gift shop and a museum. 

Whale Watching Cruise On The St. Lawrence

Aboard this 3-hour whale watching cruise admire marine mammals at the heart of the world's best whale-watching site. The naturalist guides will teach you everything you have ever wanted to know about these giants of the sea.
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During this excursion in the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park, you will have the chance to see up to 13 species, including minke whales, fin whales, humpback whales, porpoises, harbor seals, and belugas. Who knows, you might even spot a blue whale, the largest animal on the planet!

Albert Gille Copper Art Studio & Museum

Albert Gilles, and now his 5 daughters create objects in embossed or enamelled copper. More than 90 years of know-how to discover. Your visit will include time to tour the art-studio to see their extensive exhibits on history and about copper.

You will also have an opportunity to participate in a copper foil stamping activity and create your own copper memento to take home with you.