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Greetings to fellow educators

A CAPITAL ADVENTURE
Ottawa (4 days / 3 nights)

A TALE OF TWO CITIES
Montreal / Quebec City (4 days / 3 nights)

A WHALE OF A TIME
Quebec City / Charlevoix (4 days / 3 nights)

WINTER CARNIVAL 2004
Quebec City (4 days / 3 nights)

THE EXPLORER
Quebec City (3 days / 2 nights)

THE EXPLORER, EUROPEAN STYLE
Quebec City (3 days / 2 nights)

THE GOVERNOR
Quebec City (4 days / 3 nights)

THE GOVERNOR, EUROPEAN STYLE
Quebec City (4 days / 3 nights)

THE LOYALIST
Toronto (5 days / 4 nights)

THE QUEBECER
Montreal / Shawinigan / Quebec City (5 days / 4 nights)

THE SETTLER
Montreal (3 days / 2 nights)

QUEBEC WINTER CARNIVAL 2004 MARCHING BAND PROGRAM
Quebec City (4 days / 3 nights)

 

Dear fellow educator...

We, at R.C.G. Tours Inc., are proud to introduce the next wave of student educational programs for 2003-2004 travel season. For the past 17 years, our company has always made it a point to offer quality programs throughout Eastern and Central Canada at more than affordable rates. Not only is our commitment to excellence the very words we live by, but we’re taking it even further into the 21st century.

As you browse through our web site, you will notice that we offer your groups a wide variety of student programs. Our Discovery programs consist in 3-, 4- and 5-day trips to some of the main Canadian cities. These are the kinds of trips that students will remember for a lifetime.

For Quebec City, the most European of all North American cities, we have something new. We know how much fun it can be to just pull in to some small strategically-located hotel in the center of it all. Well, this is now a reality. Some of our Quebec City programs now include a «European-style» version, where you can enjoy typical, quaint French hospitality for much less than similarly located luxury hotels!

All these programs were created with two things in mind. Firstly, to open a student’s mind to a different culture and way of life. Secondly, to attain the first goal without actually costing him/her or his/her family a fortune. How many times have we seen students deprived of a trip that could be the highlight of their formative years because the price was out of reach? Thanks to our programs, these days are now over because the price hurdle has been considerably lowered. Also, the financial feasability for off-season allows more students to make the trip.

Look at everything we offer and dare to look around. Odds are you will not find a better product at such an affordable price. All this is backed by our trademark: a commitment to deliver nothing but the best.

If you have any queries or need further information, feel free to contact us at 1-800-563-RCGT (7248) or at info@rcgtours.ca and it will be our pleasure to be of assistance.

Yours very truly

Roger C. Gervais
President

A CAPITAL ADVENTURE
OTTAWA
4 days / 3 nights

Generally known as the capital of Canada, Ottawa is also a city where culture abounds at every turn. With its museums, its art galleries and especially the Rideau Canal, which cuts through the city, a visit becomes an unforgettable experience. With this deluxe package, student groups will marvel at one of Canada’s hidden treasures.

YOUR PROGRAM INCLUDES...

  • 3 nights lodging in Ottawa.*
  • 3 full breakfasts.
  • 3 complete dinners, gratuities included.
  • Welcome and orientation upon arrival by your RCG tour director.
  • Complete educational program, including :
    • Guided city tour of Ottawa and its surroundings.
    • Guided tour of the federal Parliament.
    • Admission to the National Museum of Sciences and Technologies, the National Aviation Museum, the Turtle Island and the Canadian Museum of Nature .
  • Evening cruise on the Rideau Canal (weather permitting).**
  • Presentation at the IMAX-Omnimax Theater.
  • Services of a full time, professional RCG Tours tour director.
  • 1 complimentary package in double or twin occupancy, for the chaperones per every 10 paid participants.
  • All applicable federal and provincial sales taxes.

* We also offer the possibility of lodging in university or college residences. Please contact us for further details.

** Depending on the time of year, the cruise on the Rideau Canal will be replaced by an Ottawa 67’s or a Hull Olympiques hockey game.

  

 

A TALE OF TWO CITIES
MONTREAL / QUEBEC CITY
4 days / 3 nights

This all-inclusive program offers students a study in contrasts with stays in both Montreal (the province’s largest city) and Quebec City (its picturesque and historic capital). This a look into two completely different cities, two different beats and ultimately two completely different ways of life.

YOUR PROGRAM INCLUDES...

  • 1 night lodging in Montreal.
  • 2 nights lodging in Quebec City.
  • 3 full breakfasts.
  • 3 complete dinners, gratuities included.
  • Complete educational program, to include :
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Montreal
    • Admission and self-guided tour of the Montreal Biodome;
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Quebec City;
    • Guided visit of Artillery Park, with 18th century costume workshop;
    • Evening 3-D and holographic presentation at Quebec Experience;
    • Admission and self-guided tour of the Museum of Civilization;
  • Full time services of a professional RCG Tours tour director
  • 1 complimentary package for the chaperones in double or twin occupancy per every 10 paid participants.
  • All applicable federal and provincial sales taxes
 

 

A WHALE OF A TIME
QUÉBEC CITY / CHARLEVOIX
4 days / 3 nights

YOUR PROGRAM INCLUDES...

  • 3 nights lodging in Quebec City
  • 3 full american breakfasts.
  • 3 complete dinners, gratuities included.
  • Welcome and orientation upon arrival by your RCG Tours tour director .
  • Guided sightseeing tour of Quebec City and its main attractions.
  • Guided tour of Artillery Park and 18th century costume workshop.
  • Historical rally in Old Quebec.
  • Whale watching cruise on the St.Lawrence river;
  • Visit of the Pointe-Noire Interpretation Center;
  • Evening presentation at Quebec Experience;
  • Full time services of an RCG Tours tour director throughout the group’s stay;
  • 1 complimentary package in double or twin occupancy for the chaperones per every 10 paid participants.
  • All applicable federal and provincial sales taxes.
  

 

PLEASE NOTE
Due to weather conditions, this trip is only available starting on May 1st. It is also advisable to always bring either a sweater or a good windbreaker.

WINTER CARNIVAL 2004
QUEBEC CITY
4 days / 3 nights

YOUR PROGRAM INCLUDES...

  • 3 nights lodging in Quebec City.
  • 3 full breakfasts.
  • 3 complete dinners, gratuities included.
  • Guided sightseeing tour of Quebec City and its Carnival sites.
  • Guided tour of the Beaupré Coast and its majorattractions.
  • Historic rally through the streets of Old Quebec.
  • Full day of fun in the snow at the Village des Sports.
  • Admission to the Carnival sites, where applicable.
  • Bonhomme Carnaval effigy for access to all Carnival sites.
  • 1 Carnival-oriented evening activity.
  • Full time services of a professional RCG Tours tour director.
  • 1 complimentary package in any occupancy, except single, for the chaperones per every 10 paid participants.
  • All applicable federal and provincial sales taxes.
  

PLEASE NOTE
The 2004 Carnival will mark the 50th anniversary of this event. We therefore recommend you reserve early.

THE EXPLORER
QUÉBEC CITY
3 days / 2 nights

YOUR PROGRAM INCLUDES...

  • 2 nights lodging in Quebec City
  • 2 full breakfasts.
  • 2 complete dinners, gratuities included.
  • Welcome and orientation upon arrival by your RCG Tours tour director .
  • Guided sightseeing tour of Quebec City and its main attractions.
  • Guided tour of Artillery Park and 18th century costume workshop.
  • Historical rally in Old Quebec.
  • Admission to l’Observatoire de la Capitale;
  • Admission and self-guided tour of the Museum of Civilization;
  • Evening presentation at Quebec Experience;
  • Full time services of an RCG Tours tour director throughout the group’s stay;
  • 1 complimentary package in double or twin occupancy for the chaperones per every 10 paid participants.
  • All applicable federal and provincial sales taxes.
  

 

 

THE EXPLORER: EUROPEAN STYLE
QUÉBEC CITY
3 days / 2 nights

YOUR PROGRAM INCLUDES...

  • 2 nights lodging in a european-style hotel in the historic district.
  • 2 continental breakfasts.
  • 2 complete dinners, gratuities included.
  • Welcome and orientation by your RCG Tours tour director .
  • Guided sightseeing tour of Quebec City and its main attractions.
  • Guided visit of Artillery Park with 18th century costume workshop.
  • Historic rally in Old Quebec.
  • Admission and self-guided tour of the Museum of Civilization.
  • Admission to l’Observatoire de la Capitale.
  • Full time services of an RCG Tours tour director throughout the group’s stay.
  • 1 complimentary package in double or twin occupancy for the chaperones per every 10 paid participants.
  • All applicable federal and provincial sales taxes.
  

 

 

THE GOVERNOR
QUEBEC CITY
4 days / 3 nights

YOUR PROGRAM INCLUDES...

  • 3 nights lodging in Quebec City.
  • 3 full breakfasts.
  • 3 complete dinners, gratuities included.
  • Welcome and orientation by your RCG Tours tour director
  • Guided sightseeing tour of Quebec City.
  • Guided sightseeing tour of the Beaupré Coast, to include stops at the Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré shrine, the Montmorency Falls and the Ste-Anne Canyon.
  • Full educational program, to include admission to the following :
    • Historic rally in Old Quebec
    • Self-guided visit of the Museum of Civilization
    • Guided visit of Artillery Park, with 18th century costume workshop
    • Evening presentation at Quebec Experience.
  • Full time services of a professional RCG Tours tour director throughout the entire program.
  • 1 complimentary package in double or twin occupancy for the chaperones per every 10 paid participants.
  • All applicable federal and provincial sales taxes.
  

 

THE GOVERNOR, EUROPEAN STYLE
QUEBEC CITY
4 days / 3 nights

YOUR PROGRAM INCLUDES...

  • 3 nights lodging in a European-style hotel in the historic district.
  • 3 continental breakfasts.
  • 3 complete dinners, gratuities included.
  • Welcome and orientation by your RCG Tours tour director .
  • Guided sightseeing tour of Quebec City.
  • Full educational program, including admission to the following :
    • The Observatoire de la Capitale
    • Self-guided visit of the Museum of Civilization
    • Guided visit of Artillery Park, with 18th century costume workshop
    • Evening presentation at Quebec Experience
  • Historic rally in Old Quebec.
  • Full time services of a professional RCG Tours tour director throughout the group’s stay.
  • 1 complimentary package in double or twin occupancy for the chaperones per every 10 paid participants.
  • All applicable federal and provincial sales taxes.
  

 

THE LOYALIST
TORONTO
5 days / 4 nights

Toronto... Canada’s largest city and its financial center. A major center for the filming of countless Hollywood movies and television series. The home of the two-time World Series champions Blue Jays. A unique cultural ethnic mosaic and a city abuzz with activities and colorful festivals and parades. Now, your group can be a part of it all!

YOUR PROGRAM INCLUDES...

  • 4 nights lodging in Toronto.
  • 4 full breakfasts.
  • 4 complete dinners, gratuities included.
  • Welcome and orientation by your RCG Tours tour director .
  • Guided sightseeing tour of Toronto.
  • Complete educational program, including admission to the following :
    • Visit of the provincial Parliament
    • Visit of the Royal Ontario Museum
    • Self-guided visit of Casa Loma
    • Guided visit of the Toronto Stock Exchange
    • Guided visit of SkyDome
    • Ride to the observation deck of the CN Tower
  • Afternoon of fun at Playdium.
  • Full time services of a professional RCG Tours tour director.
  • 1 complimentary package in double or twin occupancy, for the chaperones per every 10 paid participants.
  • All applicable taxes and rebates.
  

 

THE QUEBECER
MONTREAL / SHAWINIGAN / QUEBEC CITY
5 days / 4 nights

YOUR PROGRAM INCLUDES...

  • 2 nights lodging in Montreal.
  • 1 night lodging in Shawiningan
  • 1 night lodging in Quebec City
  • 4 full breakfasts.
  • 4 complete dinners, gratuities included.
  • Welcome and orientation upon arrival by your local RCG Tours tour director .
  • Complete educational program, to include:
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Montreal and its main attractions;
    • Guided tour of Olympic Stadium and cable car ride up to the Montreal Observatory ;
    • Ride in the Montreal subway;
    • Admission and guided visit of the Cité de l’Énergie;
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Quebec City and its main attractions;
    • Historical rally through the streets of Old Quebec;
    • Evening dancing cruise on the M.V. Louis-Joliet (starting in late April only);
    • Evening performance at Quebec Experience;
  • Shopping in the Underground City in Montreal.
  • Full time services of an RCG Tours tour director throughout the group’s stay .
  • 1 complimentary package in double or twin occupancy for the chaperones per every 10 paid participants.
  • All applicable federal and provincial sales taxes.
  

 

THE SETTLER
MONTREAL
3 days / 2 nights

YOUR PROGRAM INCLUDES...

  • 2 nights lodging in Montreal
  • 2 full breakfasts.
  • 2 complete dinners.
  • Welcome and orientation by your local RCG Tours tour director .
  • Guided sightseeing tour of Montreal.
  • Guided tour of Olympic Stadium and cable car ride up to the Montreal Observatory.
  • Admission to and self-guided tour of the Montreal Biodome.
  • Admission and self-guided tour of the Pointe-à-Callière Archeology and History Museum.
  • Evening of fun at Laser Tag.
  • Full time services of a professional tour director.
  • 1 complimentary package for the chaperones per every 10 paid participants.
  • All applicable federal and provincial taxes.
  

 

* From October to late March, possibility of adding a Montreal Canadiens hockey game to your package. Enjoy the thrill and tradition of seeing one of professional sports most storied franchises. Call us to enquire.

QUEBEC WINTER CARNIVAL 2004
QUEBEC CITY MARCHING BAND PROGRAM
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

Does your school have a marching band that wants to perform in a somewhat different venue and live a once-in-a-lifetime experience? Then, have we got something for you!

Over the years, we have helped countless bands to partake in the Quebec Winter Carnival night parade to dazzle the tens of thousands in attendance. Every member of every band has kept everlasting memories of the event. Your band can also be a part of the world's largest winter celebration. This affordable program will allow you to showcase your band's talent to an on-site audience of over 100,000 people and several thousands more on live television. In addition, 2004 marks the golden anniversary of the world's best known winter celebration. This is a unique chance to be a part of history.

YOUR PROGRAM INCLUDES...

  • 3 nights lodging in Quebec City;
  • 3 full american breakfasts;
  • 3 complete dinners, including a typical French-Canadian evening;
  • Guided sightseeing tour of Quebec City and its Carnival sites;
  • Guided tour of the Beaupré Coast and its major sights and attractions;
  • Participation in the Charlesbourg or the Upper Town night parade;
  • Full day of fun in the snow at the Village des Sports;
  • Bonhomme Carnaval effigy granting admission to the main Carnival sites;
  • Full time services of a professional RCG Tours tour director;
  • 1 complimentary package in double or twin occupancy for the chaperones per every 10 paid participants;
  • All applicable city, provincial and federal taxes.
  



MUSICAL PROGRAMS

If your school has a music program, be it a stage band, a jazz band, a string ensemble, a choir and / or a marching band and you would like to combine an educational trip with a public performance, then RCG TOURS is your ticket. Through the years, we have helped numerous schools set up their performances all over Eastern Canada, all with one common result: a smashing success.

We offer your school a wide range of options for all budgets, needs and tastes, in terms of hotel accommodations, restaurants and activities. Churches, malls, festivals, parades, schools (combined with the possibility of exchange programs with local students) in addition to the Quebec Winter Carnival, the possibilities are endless. We are just a phone call from making your project a reality.