2008 AOSCA ANNUAL MEETING

~ Spouse/Guest Program Details

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Exploring Old Quebec City and the Château Frontenac
With a 19th-century character as your guide, discovery the luxury interior of the world’s most photographed hotel!
9 a.m. departure and 4 p.m. return for both options.

Option 1 – Groups of 20 people
Accompanied by a professional guide, take a stroll to the Château Frontenac and surrender to the European charm of North America’s first French-speaking city! (approx. 20 minutes).  Lunch in historic surroundings in the heart of Place Royale, at Les Voûtes du Cavour Restaurant, built in the 18th century under the French regime – Table d’hôte lunch (three courses) Funicular ride and guided tour of Château Frontenac – Return on foot or by bus.

Option 2 – 1 group of 40 people
Guided bus tour of the Old Capital, North America’s only walled city!
Lunch in historic surroundings in the heart of Place Royale, at Les Voûtes du Cavour Restaurant, built in the 18th century under the French regime – Table d’hôte lunch (three courses) Funicular ride and guided tour of Château Frontenac.

Friday, July 18, 2008

(choose one of the 2 options or accompany your children)
Transportation is by bus for both options.

Option 1 - Morning
Guided tour of Roger-Van Den Hende Botanical Garden at Université Laval – 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Discover a unique collection of vegetation native to Quebec as well as ornamental plants from Europe, the Americas and Asia.
Lunch: your choice

Option 2 - Morning
Factory tour: Biscuits Leclerc – 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The Leclerc Adventure: discover the hidden side of cookies!
Lunch: your choice

Afternoon
Tour of 400th anniversary sites – 1:15 p.m. to 4 p.m. or self-directed activity
Return transportation by bus with guide
At Espace 400e, the action and fun never stops at Bassin Louise! The Grande Place, the Bistro, the Jardins éphémères stage, the Docks, the Parc des rencontres and the Marquise welcome you.

~ Children's Program Details

“Bring your swimsuit and a beach towel!”
Qualified childcare service available at the hotel

Wednesday, July 16, 2008 – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (meal not included)
Ages 2 to 5: Party and guided activities
Ages 6 and up: Party + film and access to the rooftop pool

Thursday, July 17, 2008
Family breakfast at the hotel
Ages 2 and up: Aquarium de Québec – 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Return transportation by bus. Lunch on site.
Ages 2 to 5: Quiet games and naptime at the hotel – 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Ages 6 to 10: Musée de la civilisation – 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Transportation by bus.
Ages 11 and up: Tour of Old Quebec City and 400th anniversary site – 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Transportation by bus.
Family BBQ evening

Friday, July 18, 2008
Breakfast: breakfast at the hotel
Ages 2 to 5: Parc Lucien-Borne (play park) – Lunch on site and return to hotel
Ages 6 and up:
   *Good weather – Valcartier Vacation Village (swimming, water slides) Canada’s largest water park! Lunch on site – 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
   *Bad weather – Les Galeries de la Capitale – Méga Parc: Quebec’s most extensive indoor recreational park! Lunch at McDonald’s – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
   * Parents may accompany their children.

Please contact the AOSCA office if you have any questions.

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