Carnival Cities & Winter Wilderness

Days 1-2  Ottawa
Arrive in Canada’s handsome capital city. For three weeks in February, Ottawa is host to one of North America’s greatest winter festivals – Winterlude. Admire the remarkable snow sculptures then rent some skates and glide on the Rideau Canal.

Day 3  Ottawa to Montebello
Pick up your car and after an hour drive arrive in the quaint town of Montebello, where the world’s largest log cabin, the 4★ Fairmont Le Château Montebello awaits.

Day 4  Montebello
Be as active or relaxed as you like today. Take to the frozen lake for some ice skating and ice fishing or glide across the snow on a sleigh ride or dogsled. Alternatively, relax in the tranquil spa.

Day 5  Montebello to Tremblant
Drive through the snow white Québecois countryside to the mountain resort of Tremblant.

Days 6-7  Tremblant
This friendly pedestrian village is packed full of activities and charm. Whizz over the snowy countryside by helicopter, go snowshoeing or hit the slopes skiing.

Day 8  Tremblant to  Saint-Alexis-des-Monts
Drive on to 3★+ Hôtel Sacacomie where a plethora of activities awaits.

Days 9-10  Saint-Alexis-des-Monts
Included in your stay is a dogsledding tour and a snowmobile trip plus snowshoeing on the surrounding forest trails and skating on the lake. Later, curl up by the fire or soak and relax in the outdoor steaming hot pools.

Day 11  Saint-Alexis-des-Monts to Québec City
Leave the wilderness behind and drive north to historic Québec City, a fairytale scene of charming cobblestone streets and snow-covered gabled roofs.

Day 12  Québec City
After breakfast, drive just outside the city to Valcartier, North America’s largest winter playground. Whizz down the mountain on snow slides and toboggan runs or simply cosy up with a warming plate of poutine. Later, return to Québec City, perhaps timing your stay with the annual Winter Carnival in February.

Day 13  Québec City to Montréal
Drive past beautiful scenery and quaint towns to vibrant Montréal.

Day 14  Montréal
This cultured city embraces winter with a multitude of events and festivals and boasts a fantastic shopping and restaurant scene. Discover beautiful Old Montréal and visit Mount Royal Park to snowshoe, skate and watch the snowflakes sparkle against downtown’s glittering skyscrapers.

Day 15  Montréal
After a final morning in the city, head to Montréal airport for your flight home.