World Library and Information Congress:
74th IFLA General Conference and Council
"Libraries without borders: Navigating
towards global understanding"
10-14 August 2008, Qu�bec, Canada,
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Sightseeing Tours
General Information and
Cancellation Policy
Comfortable shoes and a light coat are recommended. All tours are
designed to provide a memorable and comfortable visit. All participants
and accompanying persons will be required to present their badge and
ticket at the start of the tour.
Early booking is recommended as these special tours could be fully
booked by the time of the conference. Please indicate the tours of your
choice on the registration form and this should be accompanied by the
correct full pre-payment. The Congress Secretariat will endeavour to
book you on the tour of your choice; however, should this tour be fully
booked we will refund your pre-payment to you.
Should you wish to cancel or amend a tour booking this request must
be made in writing by email, fax or posted to the Congress Secretariat
and received no later than June 6, 2008 by Concorde Services
Ltd./Congrex UK. After June 6, 2008 no refunds can be made if you
cancel your tour or special evening reservation. Tour departure points
will be confirmed closer to the date of the conference but are likely
to be close to the Qu�bec City Convention Centre. The tours include,
where applicable, transport in luxury air-conditioned vehicles,
qualified registered guides and any entrance fees.
All information regarding tours and special evenings is correct at
the time of going to print.
The Congress Secretariat reserve the right to cancel tours or
special evenings in the event that minimum numbers are not reached to
enable these to be viable. Should this occur, delegates will be advised
in advance of cancellation and offered the option to book an
alternative tour or special evening or alternatively receive a full
refund of any deposits paid.
Tour and special evening prices are inclusive of Federal taxes (GST
6%) and provincial taxes (PST 7.5%) at the time of going to print. The
Congress Secretariat reserves the right to amend prices should there be
any alterations to these taxation rates.
PRE CONFERENCE
TOURS
Montr�al and Ottawa
Date: August 6 - 9
Time: 19:00 hrs (day 1) � 16:00 hrs (day 4)
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Price: CAD 911 per person, Euro 583 per person (based on 2
people sharing); CAD 1,237 per person, Euro 792 per person (based on
single occupancy)
Tour starts at the Montr�al Pierre Elliott Trudeau International
Airport and ends in Qu�bec City.
Day 1: Welcome to delegates, 5 p.m.
Day 2: City tour by bus and visit to the Olympic Stadium
Observatory. In the afternoon, visit to the Grande Biblioth�que and
Frontenac Library, then travel to Ottawa via the scenic Outaouais
region, with a visit to the Omega Animal Park.
Day 3: City tour of Ottawa by bus, with free time to visit the
Library and Archives Canada Preservation Centre and the Library of
Parliament. Visit to the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau.
Day 4: Ottawa-Qu�bec � Travel to Qu�bec City, including lunch at a
sugar shack with traditional music entertainment.
Niagara Falls and Ottawa
Date: August 7 - 9
Time: 20:00 hrs (day 1) � 17:30 hrs (day 3)
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Price: CAD 844 per person, Euro 540 per person (based
on 2 people sharing); CAD 1,089 per person, Euro 697 per person (based
on single occupancy)
Tour starts at the Toronto Pearson International Airport and ends in
Qu�bec City.
Day 1: Trip to Niagara Falls
Day 2: Niagara-Ottawa � Breakfast and mini-cruise aboard the Maid of
the Mist to the foot of Niagara Falls. Journey Behind the Falls
(observation platform near the bottom of Horseshoe Falls) and tour of
Niagara by bus. Lunch in a revolving restaurant. Departure for Ottawa
in the afternoon.
Day 3: Ottawa -Qu�bec City � visit to Ottawa and departure around 11
a.m. for Qu�bec City. Lunch included at the Ch�teau Montebello.
CONFERENCE TOURS AND
ACTIVITIES
HALF-DAY TOURS
Qu�bec City
Presentation
Date: Sunday 10 August
Time: Afternoon
Price: CAD 37 per person, Euro 24 per person
It all started in 1534... or maybe long before that? We invite you
to learn about Qu�bec City through our one hour presentation offered by
one of Qu�bec's foremost historians. This presentation will take place
at the Quebec City Convention Centre on the afternoon of Sunday 10
August.
Espace 400E Passengers
Exhibition
Date: Monday 11 or Wednesday 13 August
Time: 13th: 9.00 – 12.00
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Price: CAD 34 per person, Euro 22 per person
The Passengers exhibition will take the visitor through the
human flow that has shaped the face of Qu�bec City. This modern
creation, inspired by the history of the settlement of the city over
400 years, will pay homage to Qu�bec City and its inhabitants through
images, testimonies, lyrics and music.
Through this extraordinary journey, the visitor, now a "passenger",
will explore the stories of the flow of people who have lived, and
still live, in Qu�bec City.
Discover the History of
Qu�bec City
Date: Monday 11 or Thursday 14 August
Time: Morning
Price: CAD 49 per person, Euro 32 per person
Relive the unique history of the only walled city in North America:
Qu�bec City! Experience its European charm. Visit the upper and lower
town districts and discover the Latin Quarter, the Plains of Abraham,
the Ramparts, the world-famous Ch�teau Frontenac, Qu�bec's National
Assembly, the Qu�bec Basilica, the Citadelle and of course Place
Royale, where Champlain, founder of Qu�bec City , built his first
house.
Walking Tour of Qu�bec's
Fortifications and the Qu�bec Citadelle
Date: Tuesday 12 August
Time: Morning
Price: CAD 53 per person, Euro 34 per person
Stretching over 4.6 km, the walls and ramparts bear witness to the
evolution of Qu�bec City's defensive system from 1700 to 1900. Walking
along the ramparts, you'll be impressed by the imposing thickness of
the walls and the size of the ditches. Visits to the Royal 22nd
Regiment Museum, located in an old French powder magazine (1750), and a
former military prison (1842) are included in the tour. You'll also
have the chance to see the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
Ile d'Orl�ans Tour
Date: Wednesday 13 August
Time: Morning
Price: CAD 67 per person, Euro 43 per person
The island is one of the earliest French settlements in North
America. You are invited to discover two of the main attractions
offered on the Island. The Manoir Mauvide-Genest, located in
Saint-Jean-de-l'�le d'Orl�ans, is a Qu�bec interpretation site
describing the seigniorial regime of New France. It is the only one of
its kind in North America and is part of the network of historic
monuments in Quebec. The building still includes the structures built
at the time of Louis XV and paints a detailed picture of the lives of
settlers on �le d'Orl�ans in those days. Visitors can admire the
furniture and costumes depicting life in New France through guided
tours and multimedia shows. Highlights of the Domaine Steinbach include
a stone ancestral home, a 4,000-tree orchard and estate grounds
featuring duck and goose breeding, a vinegar factory and an
interpretation centre with cooking facilities for the processing of
Domaine-grown products.
Cruise on the St. Lawrence
River
Date: Wednesday 13 or Friday 15 August
Time: Afternoon
Price: CAD 69 per person, Euro 44 per person
Relive Jacques Cartier's discovery of Qu�bec by cruising on the St.
Lawrence River. Enjoy a unique cruise and discover a breathtaking view
of Qu�bec, �le-d'Orl�ans and the Montmorency Falls, the highest falls
in North America.
C�te-de-Beaupr� Tour
Date: Monday 11 or Thursday 14 August
Time: Afternoon
Price: CAD 51 per person, Euro 33 per person
Discover Qu�bec's rural history and enjoy the traditional villages
along the Chemin du Roy overlooking the St. Lawrence River. The main
attractions during the tour are the world-renowned
Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupr� Basilica, the Montmorency Falls (the highest in
North America), as well as the Manoir Montmorency and �le d'Orl�ans
with its exceptional view of Qu�bec City. Several other stops are
planned along the way such as the Albert Gilles copper shop, the
Alphonse Par� wood sculpture gallery, and Chez Marie for a traditional
fresh piece of bread covered with maple butter (at your own expense).
Amerindian Traditional
Tour
Date: Tuesday 12 or Friday 15 August
Time: Afternoon
Price: CAD 60 per person, Euro 38 per person
Our first stop will be in the small village of Jeune Lorette, also
known as Wendake or Village Huron. Check out the local museum and the
Notre-Dame-de-Lorette chapel, built in 1731 (time permitting). Visit
the traditional Huron site �ONHOUA CHETEK8E� and you will discover the
beliefs, customs, and way of life of the Huron people, from times past
to the present. �Koey Koey Ataro� (Hello my friend!), the Huron guides
call out upon your arrival. It is their way of welcoming you to their
territory. The guides will pass along some of their most precious
secrets, helping you to come to know the Huron nation and its rich and
glorious past.
Shopping
Date: Tuesday 12 or Thursday 14 August
Time: Afternoon
Price: CAD 40 per person, Euro 26 per person
Welcome to Place Laurier, the largest shopping centre in Eastern
Canada. We are determined to transform your shopping trip into an
unforgettable experience. Our goal is to fulfil your wishes and surpass
your expectations. We offer you smiles, solutions and satisfaction.
Free shopping bags and coupons for all.
FULL DAY TOURS
Whale Watching Tour in
Charlevoix
Date: Friday 15 or Saturday 16 August
Price: CAD 147 per person, Euro 95 per person
The Charlevoix region has the greatest variety of whales in America
and a wide range of smaller cetaceans, such as the humpback whale and
fin whale. The largest mammal that ever lived, the blue whale, feeds
off the coast of Charlevoix. Departing from Tadoussac, situated
approximately 200 km northeast of Qu�bec City, we are proposing a
guided tour of this important whale sanctuary. All ships used for this
adventure are government inspected and approved by the Canadian Coast
Guard. Whale experts will provide information on the anatomy, habits
and adaptations of these marine mammals. Warm clothing is recommended,
as cool temperatures can be expected on the river.
SPECIAL EVENINGS
Traditional Qu�b�cois Evening
at a Sugar Shack
Date: Wednesday 13 or Friday 15 August
Price: CAD 69 per person, Euro 44 per person
The "sugaring-off party," features traditional Qu�bec cuisine and
folklore. When you arrive at the sugar shack on �le d'Orl�ans, you will
learn how sap is processed to make maple syrup and other products. As
you enter the dining room, and throughout the meal, an accordionist
will entertain you with a repertoire of traditional Qu�bec folk songs.
Before leaving, you can treat your sweet tooth to "la tire," maple
taffy cooled on the snow!
Gourmet Meal at the Manoir
Montmorency
Date: Thursday 14 August
Price: CAD 94 per person, Euro 60 per person
Located just beside the Montmorency Falls , which cascade 83 metres
down to the river below (30 metres higher than Niagara Falls), the
Manoir Montmorency is located on a historic site of natural beauty in
the Parc de la Chute-Montmorency. From the terrace, you can admire the
St. Lawrence River and �le d'Orl�ans. A four-course dinner and
transportation are included.
Dinner at L'Astral Restaurant
Date: Monday 11 August
Price: CAD 103 per person, Euro 66 per person
Located on the 22nd floor of the Loews Le Concorde Hotel, the dining
room, which revolves 360 degrees in one and a half hours, offers you a
panoramic view of the whole Qu�bec City area. When visibility is ideal,
you can see for dozens of kilometres. You can admire the Plains of
Abraham, which are at the foot of the restaurant, as well as the
Laurentian Mountains. It is a unique experience in all respects. A
four-course dinner will be served.
POST CONFERENCE
TOURS
Discover Charlevoix
Date: Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 August
Duration: 2 days / 1 nights
Price: CAD 906 per person, Euro 580 per person (based
on 2 people sharing); CAD 1,174 per person, Euro 752 per person (based
on single occupancy)
The Charlevoix region is where nature and culture exist in perfect
harmony. The rivers of the Laurentian Mountains flow in cascades into
the salty waters of the St. Lawrence River.
Day 1: Montmorency Falls, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupr� Basilica, Maison
d'affinage Dufour, Baie-Saint-Paul, Papeterie Saint-Gilles, Mus�e
maritime de Charlevoix, and dinner at the Bootlegger's house, a
colourful building bristling with secret doors, hidden bars and private
rooms, all linked by the narrow corridors of a surprising labyrinth.
Day 2: Tadoussac. This village enjoys a privileged location: the
majesty of the St. Lawrence River and the Saguenay Fjord, the largest
in the world. Leaving from Tadoussac, you take a cruise to the northern
gateway of Maritime Qu�bec, at the junction of two of Qu�bec's most
picturesque tourist regions: Charlevoix and Manicouagan. The
experienced guides will show you how to spot the whales in the St.
Lawrence River . Heading back to Qu�bec City , you will be invited to
enjoy Qu�bec's best countryside restaurant, the Auberge La Camarine,
located on historic C�te-de-Beaupr�.
Adventure: Qu�bec &
Maritime
Date: Saturday 16 - Wednesday 20 August
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Price: CAD 2,091 per person, Euro 1,339 per person,
(based on 2 people sharing); CAD 2,348 per person, Euro 1,505 per
person, (based on single occupancy)
Main waterway to the interior of the continent, the St. Lawrence
River has always been treacherous and a challenge for navigators. Day
1: Departure for Rivi�redu-Loup, where we will take an interpretive
boat trip to �le aux Li�vres. We will stay and explore the impressive
13-kilometre-long island for the next 2 days (9-km walk, 2-hour drive,
and half-hour boat trip).
Day 2: We will walk the Grande Course trail. On the western tip, sea
birds and white whales await. Discover the natural belvederes, explore
the deserted beaches and spot a few seals basking in the sun (16 km
walk).
Day 3: the trip will take us to the heights of Gasp�sie National
Park, where we will explore a subarctic environment, comparable to that
of Qu�bec's far north with its unique wildlife (beaver, moose,
white-tailed deer and woodland caribou).
Day 4: A full day of hiking in the McGerrigle Mountains.
Day 5: Departure for Qu�bec City and stop along the way in the
charming town of Rimouski.
Cruise on the Saguenay Fjord
Date: Saturday 16 - Monday 18 August
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Price: CAD 1,214 per person, Euro 777 per person (based on 2 people
sharing); CAD 1,687 per person, Euro 1,080 per person (based on single
occupancy)
With walls that rise 2,000 feet above the sea, the Saguenay Fjord is
one of the longest and southernmost fjords in the northern hemisphere.
The krill-rich waters at its mouth are the feeding grounds for several
species of whales and seals.
Day 1: Walk on the dunes and visit the Marine Mammal Interpretation
Centre.
Day 2: From Tadoussac to l'Anse � la Boule: You have the option of
hiking along a 10-km trail which hugs the eastern shore of the fjord
and offers its breathtaking views and peaceful little coves where
you'll see eagles and other birds such as the peregrine falcon.
Day 3: A leisurely mid-morning drive back to Qu�bec City with a
stopover in Baie St-Paul, where art galleries, shops and the Charlevoix
Museum await you.