Get the Book! - YPO Quebec 2016
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Get the Book! - YPO Quebec 2016
Y P O | QU É B EC C I T Y PA S S P O R T T O D I S C OV E R Y | AC T I V I T I E S F O R O C T O B E R 6 , 7 & 8 OFFSITE ACTIVITY GUIDE WWW.Y P O Q UÉ BE C 20 1 6 . CO M OV E RV I E W PA S S P O R T T O D I S C OV E R Y | Q U É B E C C I T Y OFFSITE ACTIVITY GUIDE T O U R S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAG E S 3 - 9 all activities take place on one of these three dates: C U L I N A R Y AC T I V I T I E S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAG E S 1 9 - 2 1 A D V E N T U R E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAG E S 1 1 - 1 7 THANK YOU TO OUR CONFERENCE SPONSORS! H O S P I TA L I T Y SPONSOR: GOLD SPONSORS: W E L L N E S S AC T I V I T I E S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAG E S 2 3 - 2 7 Thursday, October 6 O N LY - I N - Y P O A C T I V I T I E S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P A G E S 2 9 - 3 1 Friday, October 7 R E G I S T R AT I O N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAG E 3 2 Saturday, October 8 OFFSITE SPONSOR: W E LCO M E Bonjour YPO! Are you ready for an amazing adventure in Québec City? How about daily! Our full offering of Offsite Activities is attached – tested, approved and wholeheartily endorsed by your hosts, YPO/YPO Gold Cincinnati members! Runner? Foodie? Historian? Just want to relax? There will be something for everyone in Québec. Take your pick from five offsite tracks daily: Outdoor Adventure, Culinary, Québec In-Depth, Wellness and Only-in-YPO. Choose from a myriad of exciting offerings – from a Team Challenge Quatrethon where you’ll run, bike, climb and zip your way to the beautiful Montmorency Falls OR have lunch with Drew and Jonathan Scott from HGTV’s Emmy® Award-nominated series Property Brothers OR enjoy an afternoon touring the historic Citadelle with a Canadian Brigader General OR how about a foie gras tasting and farm market tour with a renowned chef OR find your zen at the restorative Monastere Wellness Center? All of this and so much more! We’re also offering FREE morning yoga classes on site at the Château Frontenac, FREE afternoon walking tours, and FREE bikes for you to tour on your own. These are limited availability and on a first-come, first-served basis. You’ll note that two spa options are also available – so be sure to call direct for your appointment. R O S S & STACY B U S H M A N Take a good look at all we have to offer and DO NOT DELAY! A condensed menu of activities by the day is attached and payment is easy. When you link to pay, you are essentially registered for the activity, and will receive an email receipt as well as a confirming email from our Offsite Manager, Cheryll Cranmer. We have worked very hard to come up with interesting and unusual activities, most of which you would not be able to do on your own. We are confident you will see something that appeals to you – and maybe several somethings! If you’d like to contact me personally with any questions, If you’d like to contact one of us personally, please email Ross Bushman, (rbushman@cast-fab.com). We are excited to host you in Québec City – it’s an amazing treasure with a wonderful, friendly, walkable, European feel. You’ll love it! See you in October! MIKE & CRISTY SCHERER Stacy & Ross Bushman Passport to Discovery 2016 YPO Offsite Co-Chairs Passport to Discovery Cristy & Mike Scherer Passport to Discovery YPO Gold Offsite Co-Chairs Offsite Activity Guide | 1 OFFSITE ACTIVITY GUIDE TOURS PAG E S 3-9 SAILING ON THE ST. LAWRENCE RIVER.......................................................PAGE 3 LUNCH & TOUR OF CITADELLE ..................................................................PAGE 4-5 QUÉBEC IN-DEPTH WALKING TOUR ...........................................................PAGE 6 ARTS HISTORY TOUR......................................................................................PAGE 7 BIKE TOUR SUGGESTIONS (AT LEISURE) ...................................................PAGE 8 WALKING TOUR OF OLD QUÉBEC...............................................................PAGE 9 S A I L I N G O N T H E ST. L AW R E N C E R I V E R Québec’s spectacular scenery makes sailing a favorite pastime among the locals. See the city of Québec via the St. Lawrence River and its history from a whole new angle! This great adventure begins in the Old Port of Québec City. A professional skipper will be on board to pilot the catamaran and ensure safety. Along with our guide, discover the bucolic charm of Isle d’ Orleans; admire Montmorency Falls, the highest waterfall in Eastern Canada; view the port installations on both shores of the St. Lawrence River and cruise beneath the prestigious Château Frontenac perched atop Cap Diamant, with the majestic Laurentian Mountains in the background. What a lovely cruise! DAT E S Thursday, October 6 SCHEDULE 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm D U R AT I O N 3 hours of sailing on the C A PAC I T Y Maximum 16 COST $225 per person INCLUDES - Guide on the Catamaran & Saturday, October 8 St. Lawrence River This intimate cruise will include lunch and libations. participants - Professional Skippers aboard - Lunch & Libations NOTE - Non-marking shoes are mandatory. - We recommend appropriate wind/waterresistant outer clothing , sunglasses and sunscreen lotion. - The activity could be cancelled in case of severe thunderstorms. - Bus transportation to the dock 1 . ST. LAWRENCE RIVER 2. MONTMORENCY FALLS Passport to Discovery Offsite Activity Guide | 3 LU N C H & T OU R O F C I TA D E L L E W I T H G E N E RA L G I G U E R E & H I STO R I A N DAV I D M E N D E L Begin the tour by walking along St-Louis Street and see the first line of Québec’s fortifications on the way to the Garrison Club for the lunch, a prestigious private club with a rich history. Brigadier-General Richard Giguère will join the group for lunch. After the meal, a map will be set up for the participants to discuss and illustrate the sieges of Québec. Then, the group leaves the venue, passing by the fortification walls and the Parliament Building. The Parliament Building is imposing, with its four wings forming a square roughly 100 meters on each side. Designed by the architect Eugène-Étienne Taché and built between 1877 and 1886, on Québec’s foremost national historic site, the eloquent architecture offers a veritable fresco of Québec history. The tour continues with a visit of the National Battlefields Park, site of the famous Battle of the Plains of Abraham, where the British conquered Québec in 1759. The view of the well-preserved Martello towers, the hilly park, and the nearby Citadelle illustrate the strategic importance of the site. Located atop the Cap Diamant, the Citadelle constitutes the eastern flank of Québec City’s fortifications. Largest British fortress built in North America, in a unique location, it is still an active military garrison. Some of the walls enclose 300 years of military history in Québec City, spanning the French, British and Canadian periods. The summer residence of the Governor General of Canada stands within La Citadelle. DAT E S Friday, October 7 SCHEDULE 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm D U R AT I O N Approximately C A PAC I T Y Maximum 22 COST $195 per person INCLUDES - Lunch at the Garrison Brigadier-General Richard Giguère enrolled in the Canadian Forces in 1979. From 1980 to 1991, he served with the three Royal 22e Régiment (R22eR) battalions in various command and staff positions, ranging from Lahr, Germany, to the 1990 Oka crisis. He was posted to Royal Military College Saint-Jean in 1991 and to Paris in 1993. He graduated from the Collège interarmées de Défense and left France in 1995 to become Deputy Commanding Officer of 1st Battalion R22eR. He was deployed with that unit to Haiti from March to October 1996 on a United Nations mission. He was promoted to lieutenant-colonel in 1997 and posted to the Directorate Land Strategic Concepts in Kingston, Ontario, where he worked on planning the Army of the future. He returned to Québec in July 1998 and assumed command of 2nd Battalion R22eR and the Citadelle of Québec. participants Club - David Mendel, professional tour guide General Giguère will lead the participants on a special visit of the fortress, and tell them about the history of his regiment. Known as “the Gibraltar of the Americas”, on account of its strategic location, the Citadelle has the star-shaped form characteristic of Vauban fortifications. Spectacular views of the city and the St. Lawrence River await the participants. General Giguère will end the tour at the Officers’ Mess to invite the participants for a drink, meet other officers, and talk about their experiences in Afghanistan. 4 hours - General Richard Giguere - Cocktail Reception - Transportation - Québec book NOTE Good walking shoes and weather-adapted clothing are mandatory to enjoy the tour. During his term as commanding officer, he enrolled in Laval University to begin a doctorate in political science and also held a research position at the Institut québécois des hautes études internationales. He was transferred to the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario, in the summer of 2001 to teach in the Department of Political Science and Economics. In July 2002, he was transferred to Montreal as Chief of Operations for Land Force Québec Area. After being promoted to colonel, he was deployed to Kabul from January 4 | Offsite Activity Guide Passport to Discovery to July 2004 as Multinational Brigade Chief of Staff. During that mission, he was posted to the Canadian Embassy in Washington as Canadian Forces Military Attaché. In 2008, he was transferred to National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa, where he held the position of Director Current Operations for the Strategic Joint Staff. In September 2010, Brigadier-General Giguère was deployed to Kandahar as Deputy Commander of Joint Task Force - Afghanistan. Upon his return to Canada in August 2011, he assumed command of Land Force Québec Area and Joint Task Force (East). Brigadier-General Giguère served as Commandant of the Canadian Forces College from July 2013 to July 2015. Your co-tour leader is Canadian historian and author, David Mendel. David studied at York University in Toronto, and at the University of Paris La Sorbonne, before moving to Québec City in 1976. After completing a master thesis in art history and undertaking doctoral studies at Laval University, he became co-founder of Mendel Tours (formerly Canadian Cultural Landscapes) in 1984. David is the author of a bestselling series of guide books devoted to Québec City and its surrounding region. The first volume, Québec, World Heritage City, was published in 2009. The second volume, Québec, Birthplace of New France, was launched on May 2012. 1 . CHÂTEAU FRONTENAC 2. B RIGADIER-GENERAL RICHARD GIGUÈRE Passport to Discovery Offsite Activity Guide | 5 QU É B EC I N - D E P T H WA L K I N G T OU R The activity begins with a delicious lunch at Le Continental Restaurant, only steps away from the Fairmont le Château Frontenac. It is housed in an elegant Victorian residence built in 1845 by a former member of the Justice Court of Canada, the honourable Jean-Thomas Taschereau. After the lunch, the participants will visit the Upper Town’s Places d’Armes and the Dufferin Terrace, a vast boardwalk with impressive views of the St. Lawrence River, the Lower Town and the Citadelle. They’ll see cannons brought to Québec by the British at the end of the 18th century, before entering the Governors’ Park with its monument to the memory of Generals Wolfe and Montcalm, both mortally wounded during the famous Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759. Along lively narrow streets, admire residential sectors with their domestic architecture, before entering magnificent Notre-Dame-de-Québec Basilica. On the way towards the Lower Town, a stop is planned at the Seminary of Québec, founded in 1663. Now occupied by the School of Architecture of Laval University, this institution is a remarkable collection of buildings erected around enclosed courtyards. In the Lower Town the participants will discover historic Place Royale, where the government has restored merchants’ houses from the time of New France. Cobbled streets, stone houses and tourists perpetuate most certainly the liveliness of past times. This tour is led by Canadian historian and author, David Mendel. David studied at York University in Toronto, and at the University of Paris La Sorbonne, before moving to Québec City in 1976. After completing a master thesis in art history and undertaking doctoral studies at Laval University, he became co-founder of Mendel Tours (formerly Canadian Cultural Landscapes) in 1984. DAT E S Thursday, October 6 SCHEDULE 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm D U R AT I O N Approximately C A PAC I T Y Maximum 23 COST $150 per person INCLUDES - Lunch at Le Continental 4 hours participants Restaurant - Visits - David Mendel, professional tour guide - Québec book NOTE Good walking shoes and weather-adapted clothing are mandatory to enjoy the tour. David is the author of a best-selling series of guide books devoted to Québec City and its surrounding region. The first volume, Québec, World Heritage City, was published in 2009. The second volume, Québec, Birthplace of New France, was launched on May 2012. DAVID MENDEL 6 | Offsite Activity Guide Passport to Discovery A RT S H I ST O RY T OU R Our tour begins with lunch at Chez Jules, a French bistro located in a 19thcentury house across the square from the Chateau Frontenac. Then, just a few minutes walk away, discover the living history, art and architecture of two of Québec’s oldest institutions - one English, the other French. Visit the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (1800-1804), the first Anglican Cathedral built outside the British Isles. Among the treasures you will see in the Cathedral is an exceptional silver Communion Service, a gift from King George III, who commissioned the Royal Goldsmiths, Rundell & Bridge, to make these works especially for this church. The renowned firm of Rundell & Bridge, which served four successive monarchs, made the crown of Queen Victoria. Your next stop will be the Ursuline Convent. In 1639, the Governor of New France and the inhabitants of the tiny settlement of Québec gathered to greet a long-awaited ship from France. On board were nuns from two religious orders: the Augustinian Sisters had come to establish Québec’s first hospital, while the Ursuline Nuns had come to establish the first girl’s school of the colony. Over the years these institutions have expanded and evolved but the Hôtel-Dieu and the Ursuline convent have retained ancient buildings and works of art dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. In the Ursuline Convent, see the oldest sculptural ensemble to have survived from the French Regime and magnificent altar frontals embroidered with silver and gold thread and the finest silks. Board your coach for a short ride to the National Museum of Fine Arts of Québec, located in the heart of the majestic Battlefields Park. The impressive building overlooks the St. Lawrence River; its sculpted ceilings, capital- topped columns, elegant-spaces and other architectural features are truly a source of enchantment for visitors. What’s more, with the construction of the new Pierre Lassonde pavilion, the museum is finally able to exhibit a significant percentage of its vast collections. The glass building, offering transparency and bathed by natural light, offers an inspiring environment where art, architecture and nature meet. Among the highlights will be our visit of the museum’s superb collection of Inuit (Eskimo) art from Nunavik, Québec, and other northern regions of Canada. Passport to Discovery DAT E S Saturday, October 8 SCHEDULE 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm D U R AT I O N Approximately C A PAC I T Y Maximum 23 COST $175 per person INCLUDES - Lunch and visits 4 hours participants - David Mendel, professional tour guide - Transportation - Québec book NOTE Transportation is provided; however, comfortable walking shoes are recommended Offsite Activity Guide | 7 B I K E T OU R S U G G EST I O N S ( AT L E I S U R E ) Discover the city’s surroundings at your pace and on your own. Get ready for a ride offering completely different looks of the city. View the beauty of the St. Lawrence River from up close, with wind in your face on our fabulous bike tours, mixing with Québec City’s outdoor lovers. Take the time to admire the scenery and savour a snack along the way! Different bike paths beginning in Old Québec exist. Maps will be handed out to the bikers to get the most of the expedition. Lower Town & Old Port (9 miles / 2 hours): The bike path along the waterfront leads you to visit part of the Old Port. Ride through the narrow district in the lower town and continue along the majestic St. Lawrence River. Lower Town, Old Port and Promenade Samuel de Champlain (16 miles / 3 hours): Riding on the unique Promenade Samuel de Champlain bike path makes it possible to appreciate the magnificent landscape along the riverside. DAT E S Thursday, October 6 Friday, October 7 Saturday, October 8 SCHEDULE Departure at 12:30 pm D U R AT I O N 1-4 hours C A PAC I T Y 15 bikes are available at the Château Frontenac. First come, first served Montmorency Falls (17 miles / 3 to 4 hours): Along the way to the Montmorency Falls, make a stop at the Domaine de Maizerets Park. You’ll get a good glance of the St. Lawrence River, the Beauport Beach and the Orleans Island. In the 4-hour ride, time is also allowed to take the cable car to the top of the waterfall and have a breathtaking look over the suspended bridge. Battle Field Park / Upper Town (1 hour and more): The Plaines d’Abraham is a beautiful park bordering most of Old Québec and stretching further along the St. Lawrence River, offering a breathtaking view all along. It is the perfect place to go in order to enjoy sports and activities of all kinds. Its numerous paths, the gentle hill, its grassy surfaces and scattered forests and bushes, are a haven for anyone who seeks fresh air in a peaceful setting. 8 | Offsite Activity Guide COST Bikes FREE on-site; More bikes for rent on St-Paul Street INCLUDES - Road bike & helmet NOTE - Activity of moderate-level Bikes are available at the Château Frontenac for the tours on Parliament Hill & Plaines d’Abraham, or can be taken down on St-Paul street for the tours in the lowest part of town. - We recommend sport shoes, bike pants or shorts, t shirt and gloves. - Maps will be handed out at the YPO Desk Passport to Discovery WA L K I N G T OU R O F O L D QU É B EC Québec City is perfect for a walking tour. It will reveal all about Québec’s French charm, as you discover its diversified history, architecture and “Joie de Vivre’’ atmosphere. Put on good walking shoes, take your camera and begin your exploration! Thursday, October 6 DAT E S Friday, October 7 Saturday, October 8 The tour will take you through 400 years of history, within the only fortified city north of Mexico Here are some of the renowned sites you will see on your tour: • Fairmont Château Frontenac • Terrasse Dufferin • The Citadelle • The Fortifications (walls and gates) • The Battlefield Parks (Plaines d’Abraham) • The Parliament • City Hall Square • Place Royale •Petit-Champlain The tour will lead you down to the historical part of town, from the Terrasse Dufferin to Place Royale and Petit-Champlain, along the well-named Escalier casse-cou. This quarter, built around the chapel Notre-Dame-des-Victoires to offer shelter to its inhabitants, sailors and fur traders, is the birthplace of French culture in North-America. Its winding cobbled streets are most charming, and the well-preserved town houses that line them narrowly, are now home to many artists, craftsmen and designers. Visit some workshops while they demonstrate their skills with leather, silk, wood, paper, pure sand and clay. Art galleries, bistro terrasses, parks and numerous boutiques complete what will be a lively interesting immersion into this beloved historical quarter. SCHEDULE 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm D U R AT I O N 3 hours C A PAC I T Y Maximum 20 (after lunch) participants per guide; first come, first served COST Free INCLUDES - Guide for the activity - Funicular ticket - Bottle of water and tasting - LUNCH is NOT included; eat prior to the tour NOTE Good walking shoes and weather-adapted clothing are mandatory to enjoy the walking tour Passport to Discovery Offsite Activity Guide | 9 OFFSITE ACTIVITY GUIDE ADVENTURE PAG E S 1 1 - 1 7 TIMBER TREK..................................................................................................PAGE 11 QUÉBEC QUATRETHON.........................................................................PAGES 12-13 DEPELLING......................................................................................................PAGE 14 MOUNTAIN BIKE CROSS-COUNTRY EXPEDITION.....................................PAGE 15 CANYONEERING NEAR MONT-SAINTE-ANNE.....................................PAGES 16-17 TIMBER TREK Autumn is the perfect time to discover aerial hebertism! Climb into adventure with Sarbayä, a treetop adventure park in an Urban forest. Get your adrenaline boost by going through the obstacles of a high-ropes course. Sarbayä gives you the chance to partake in an outdoor sport while pushing yourself to surpass your limits. DAT E S Friday, October 7 There’s no doubt that every participant will be challenged. The courses are difficult enough to offer a great challenge to people who have done this kind of activity many times before. SCHEDULE 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm You start by familiarizing yourself with the aerial course, and as you go you will push and surpass your limits! The zip lines in the adult course are the culminating moment of the adventure: you will fly down seven zip lines, four of which go directly over the Saint-Charles River. D U R AT I O N 3 hours C A PAC I T Y Minimum 10 and COST $175 per person INCLUDES - Activity and equipment Levels of difficulty: Moderate physical endurance activity. Any person who can move alone and without severe physical limitations will be able to complete the activity. The courses are progressively more difficult and everyone can go at their own pace. You can choose not to continue the activity at the end of each course. Come spend a delightful half day in the Sarbayä universe! & Saturday, October 8 maximum 27 participants (Helmets and security gear) Clothing and equipment: Gloves are strongly recommended Closed shoes are required Athletic wear is recommended Long hair must be attached Sandals are forbidden It is recommended to not wear jewelry or sunglasses - Guide for the activity - Boxed Lunch (provided before leaving by bus from the Château Frontenac) - Transportation - Gloves NOTE Activity of moderate level; warm, resistant, and comfortable sports clothes and shoes are mandatory. Passport to Discovery Offsite Activity Guide | 11 QU É B EC QUAT R ET H O N T H E QUAT R ET H O N – A Y P O T EAM A DV E N T U R E C H A L L E N G E No matter what level of fitness, test your limits in this urban challenge created exclusively for YPO! Teams will be created by mixing participants of various levels of fitness. Four segments are offered and will be guided by your host chapter volunteers. Cheer each other on, gather some history facts along the way – think a mix of Triathalon, Spartan Warrior Teams and Scavenger Hunt – all rolled up into one. It won’t pay to be the best biker or the best runner – this is all about team and finishing together! DAT E S Thursday, October 6 SCHEDULE 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm D U R AT I O N 4 hours Segment 2 – 900 stairs: Test your cardio against the major staircase of Cap-Blanc (close to 400 stairs) before coming back for the next segment. More stairs at the Falls (see below)! C A PAC I T Y Minimum 60 and Segment 3 – Ride your bike along the St. Lawrence River. You’ll get a good view of the St. Lawrence River, the Beauport Beach and the Orleans Island while getting to the prestigious Montmorency Falls. Onsite, test your cardio again with the Falls staircase (close to 500 stairs). COST $150 per person INCLUDES - Bikes Segment 1 - 2.5 miles: Take a guided run along the boardwalk and grounds of the Battlefield Park, and experience four centuries of Québec City history as you admire the old town’s distinctive cityscapes. Segment 4 – 1000 feet: After you pushed your body to the challenge, it’s now time to face your fear of height. With its 275 feet high (100 feet higher than Niagara Falls), Montmorency Falls dominates the landscape. This is the ultimate zip line experience. Spanning a mind-blowing distance of a 1000 feet, you will experience spectacular views and pure adrenaline! Will you take it on? Maximum 100 - Gondola ride - Zip line -Snacks - Gift bag - T-shirt Awards & More – When your team has finished together, enjoy a beer and snacks while the other groups come in. Gift bags and awards to take home, along with new friends and many great memories. Levels of difficulty: This is a moderate activity of about 3-4 hours with a group leader, who will adjust the difficulty level according to the group. Clothing and equipment: •Athletic wear is recommended. Bike shorts are recommended. •Good running shoes are mandatory. We cannot stress the importance of getting comfortable running shoes. • It is recommended to wear sunglasses and good solar cream. •Road & hybrid bikes will be provided and adjusted accordingly to your weight and height. • Necessary security equipment will be provided for the zip line. Special note: This activity will take place right after the morning presentations. Energy bars, snacks and refreshments will be available at all segments, but feel free to grab lunch prior to or after the race. Thanks to our Quatrethon sponsors: 12 | Offsite Activity Guide Passport to Discovery Passport to Discovery Offsite Activity Guide | 13 DEPELLING You know how in rapelling, you go down feet first? Welcome to the intense world of “depelling,” which consists of going down vertical walls – on the side of a mullti-story office building – and descending them in a controlled way, face turned to the ground …. This is an unusual activity that will get every participant to challenge his fear and overcome it, with the support of the entire group! DAT E S Friday, October 7 What an unforgettable experience this will be… SCHEDULE 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm This activity begins with lunch in the building you will deepell! The activity is safe, and does not require any specific training. D U R AT I O N 3 hours (3 runs per Levels of difficulty: Moderate physical endurance activity. Training is provided on the ground, and experienced trainers ensure that all participants remain safe during this sensational activity, which is suitable for all ages. C A PAC I T Y Minimum 10 and Equipment required & provided: Depelling equipment, gloves and security gear Clothing and equipment: Closed shoes are required Warm and comfortable sports clothes are recommended, jeans are accepted, participant) maximum 23 participants COST $250 per person INCLUDES -Depelling equipment & security - Professional instructor & training - Tour Coordinator on-site - Lunch in the restaurant on-site - Transportation - Gloves NOTE Activity of moderate level; warm and comfortable sports clothes and shoes are mandatory. 14 | Offsite Activity Guide Passport to Discovery M OU N TA I N B I K E C R OS S - COU N T RY E X P E D I T I O N Mountain bikers, be ready to take on the Mont-Sainte-Anne challenge, crisscrossing the mountain on its approximately 124 miles of trails. The network includes trails for every level of riders, from the green ones for beginners to the double black trails that offer challenging rides to expert bikers. More experienced bikers will want to head out on their own here. A gondola provides rides up for those who want to take it a bit easier. This is a moderate activity of about 2 hours on the mountain with a guide, who will adapt to the level of the group. DAT E S Friday, October 7 SCHEDULE Departure at 12:30 pm D U R AT I O N 1-4 hours C A PAC I T Y 35 maxiumum COST $225 per person INCLUDES - Road bike & helmet NOTE - We recommend sport Box lunches will be provided to enjoy on the ride there. A suite is also provided where you may change clothes and grab a snack. Mountain bike, equipment required & provided: Helmet, bike gear protections From the summit, all mountain trails are also accessible for double suspension bikes only. Equipment required & provided: Double suspension bike, helmet and bike gear protections. The world-class network of downhill trails suits all needs: from an adrenaline rush [The World Cup - trail] to a break in nature and accessible banks [La Vietnam], thrill seekers will be satisfied, for sure! Find renowned technical trails as well as a beginner and family trail. Downhill bike - Equipment required & provided: Downhill bike, full-face helmet, goggles and protections. shoes, bike pants or shorts, t shirt and gloves. Levels of difficulty: This is a moderate activity of about 2-3 hours with a guide, who will adjust the difficulty level according to the group. Clothing and equipment: • Gloves are strongly recommended • Closed shoes, running shoes are required • Athletic wear is recommended (bike pants or shorts, T-shirt) • Sandals are forbidden Passport to Discovery Offsite Activity Guide | 15 CA N YO N E E R I N G N E A R M O N T - S A I N T E - A N N E Born in France about forty years ago, canyoneering means traveling in canyons using a variety of techniques such as stream hiking, abseiling, swimming and jumping. Most people are fit to do the activity with no experience, but some individuals prone to vertigo will appreciate the vertigo therapeutic skills of the professional canyoneering guides. Everyone will live an exhilarating and unforgettable experience suspended close to a waterfall! Canyoneering will be led by passionate expert canyoneer, Marc Tremblay. Box lunches will be provided on the bus to Mont Sainte Anne, with a warm and dry suite following the excursion, where you can change and enjoy reliving the experience over hot chocolate. Levels of difficulty: beginner to intermediate, moderate physical endurance activity. DAT E S Friday, October 7 SCHEDULE 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm D U R AT I O N 4 hours C A PAC I T Y Minimum 10 and & Saturday, October 8 maximum 20 participants Clothing and equipment: Each individual is equipped with a climbing helmet, a canyoneering seat harness, a descending device and a full wetsuit with socks. All participants are asked to wear a bathing suit, fleece jacket or warm wool sweater and hiking shoes (sneakers) that will get wet. Sorry, we do not accept sandals or water shoes. COST INCLUDES Marc Tremblay has a geological engineering formation and has a diploma from the École française de descente de canyon. His caving expeditions have brought him throughout the continent, from the vast cave systems lying under Mexico’s jungle to the meltwater chasms of the Greenland icecap. Many of his underground pictures were published in various magazines and won international prizes. He is codirecting caving movies with his fellows, Guillaume Pelletier and Martin Archambault. $225 per person - Booties, Paddle jacket, Long John complete wet suit - Helmets, gloves and security gear - Professional guide - Boxed lunch (provided before leaving by bus from the Château Frontenac) - Suite after for change of clothes and hot chocolate - Tour coordinator on-site - Transportation Marc has been going to the Jean-Larose Falls since 1980, first as a caver and now as a passionate canyonist. After many excursions in France canyons, he decided to develop the activity in Québec and his team has explored many new spectacular sites to discover in the regions of Québec City, Charlevoix and Portneuf. He has been guiding outdoor since his beginnings in caving, with the Société québécoise de spéléologie (Québec Caving Society). He worked for the Québec Ministry of Environment for 15 years. Getting a diploma from the École Française de descente de canyon, he starts to «hunt waterfalls» and explore new sites, develops individual standard practices and forms new professional canyoneering guides in Québec. In 2007, he obtains a professional recognition from the Québec Tourism Human Resource Council. Marc Tremblay was awarded Guide of the year 2007 for his contribution to adventure tourism in Québec and his ability to implement risk management into a vertical outdoor activity. Canyoneeringg-Québec was also awarded tourism prizes in 2003, 2004, 2007 and 2010. Marc has been a Québec city certified tourism guide since 2010. 16 | Offsite Activity Guide NOTE - Mont-Sainte-Anne is approximately at 40 minutes from Fairmont Le Château Frontenac - Activity of moderate level. - Long sleeve merino shirt, (no cotton) & a bathing suit already on you. - A suite will be available on-site at Château Mont-Sainte-Anne to change clothing before and after the activity. Passport to Discovery Passport to Discovery Offsite Activity Guide | 17 OFFSITE ACTIVITY GUIDE CULINARY PAG E S 19-21 DISCOVERY OF THE ÎLE D’ORLÉANS..........................................................PAGE 19 CHEF-GUIDED TOUR (FOIE GRAS & MARKET)...................................PAGES 20-21 D I S COV E RY O F T H E Î L E D ’O R L ÉA N S A G OU R M ET TAST I N G E X P E R I E N C E This is a delightful tour to do in October when maple tree foliage becomes blazing red. After a short 10-minute drive, you will be lead through the magnificent region along the majestic St. Lawrence River and onto the île d’Orléans. The early pioneers of New France settled down in this region at the beginning of the 17th century. Nowadays, its residents work hard to preserve its agricultural tradition to which the people of Québec answer gracefully by visiting its strawberry farms and orchards at harvest time to pick fruits, as well as its sugar shacks for traditional end of winter outings. Lunch will take place at Les Ancêtres. This is an authentic, old fashioned venue that serves traditional Québec cuisine. Your guests will be charmed by the traditional dishes and the hospitality of the owners, as they welcome them in their old-fashioned 300-year old house. After lunch, a visit and tasting is scheduled at the Bilodeau Cider House. The family-owned orchard of over 3000 trees has mastered since 1982 the art of Ice Cider, re-establishing the popularity of this amazing and well-adapted fruit. They have recently been awarded for their 2016 edition of Le Breuvage des Dieux ice cider (Beverage of the Gods), Petit Bonheur and Maple Mistelle. DAT E S Thursday, October 6 SCHEDULE 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm D U R AT I O N 4 hours C A PAC I T Y Minimum 30 and maximum COST $175 per person INCLUDES - Lunch at Les Ancêtres Another interesting stop will let the guests discover the Relais des Pins, a traditional sugar shack. Maple taffy, folk music and maple flavored beer tasting will allow you to sample the French Canadian culture. & Friday, October 7 50 participants - 2 product tasting stops - Professional tour guide - Transportation NOTE Good walking shoes and weather-adapted clothing are mandatory to enjoy the tour. Passport to Discovery Offsite Activity Guide | 19 C H E F - G U I D E D T OU R ( FO I E G RAS & M A R K ET ) You are invited to spend the afternoon with one of Québec’s most famous chefs: Jean Soulard. He wrote many books, hosted popular TV and radio cooking shows, and gave numerous lectures while he was the lead chef of the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac for 20 years. Chef Jean Soulard will lead an incredible culinary experience. The activity begins with a tantalizing gourmet demonstration and foie gras tasting/ wine pairing at Le Canard Goulu. Proud of an environmentally-responsible and respectful farming, Le Canard Goulu offers a top-of-the-range variety of Muskovit duck products. This experience will delight the epicurean in them! After the meal, Chef Jean Soulard, one of the local produce all-time best ambassadors, will lead you through Québec’s farmer’s market. The market is located along the St. Lawrence River and boasts ``produits du terroir``…Fresh produce featuring local wines, ciders, cheese, meats and sweets. Chef Soulard will lead a tasting adventure through the market while sharing stories about his experience at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. Jean Soulard grew up in a little town named La Gaubretière, fifty kilometers from Roche-sur-Yon (France). Jean began his studies at the community school. In 1966, he attended the École hôtelière de Saumur, where he learned the basics of cooking. He graduated as Meilleur apprenti-cuisine de France (best cook-apprentice of France). DAT E S Saturday, October 8 SCHEDULE 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm D U R AT I O N Approximately 4 hours C A PAC I T Y Minimum 20 and maxi- COST $250 per person INCLUDES - Demonstration and In 1979, he settled down in Québec City, working first at the Québec Hilton Convention Center until 1993, and finally at the Fairmont le Château Frontenac, where he orchestrated the cuisine for 20 years. lunch at Le Canard Goulu (with wine pairings?) - Jean Soulard as guide for the activity During his career, Jean Soulard travelled the world. First working in the best-quoted places such as Auberge du Père Bise in France, Prunier, in London (UK), in Corsican and Swiss Palaces, then at Hilton International for a longer period. In 1975, he worked for the Reine Élizabeth hotel in Montréal, followed by the Éperlan restaurant in Québec City. In 1976, he left Canada for Asia and became overall chef of the Guam Hilton restaurants. Later, he traveled to Tokyo, Hong Kong and Manilla, to learn different cuisines and cultures. mum 23 participants - Visit and tasting at the Farmer’s Market - Transportation - Jean Soulard recipes NOTE Good walking shoes and weather-adapted clothing are mandatory to enjoy the tour. Other accomplishments: • Among his many titles, he is Maître cuisinier de France. •He published 9 cooking books, the latest being Le Soulard des Sportifs (cooking for sports). •His career includes also TV-appearances for Vins et fromages, Fleurs et Jardins, Le Monde à Table chronicles, and a six-year animation of his own TV-show Cuisiner avec Jean Soulard. •Jean Soulard broadcasted chronicles for the Rock Détente radio morningshow during seven years. Now ambassador of Québec and Canadian cuisine, Jean Soulard travels the world to attend festivals and promotional activities, from Tokyo to Munich, from Osaka to Bangkok, from Sao Paulo to Rio and Paris, via London and New York, to promote what he believes in most: cuisine seen through the human being. 20 | Offsite Activity Guide Passport to Discovery CHEF JEAN SOULARD Passport to Discovery Offsite Activity Guide | 21 OFFSITE ACTIVITY GUIDE WELLNESS PAG E S 23-27 MONASTÈRE DES AUGUSTINES – AN ADVENTURE WITHIN.............PAGES 23-25 YOGA AT THE CHÂTEAU ............................................................................PAGE 26 TWO SPA OPTIONS.......................................................................................PAGE 27 MONASTÈRE DES AUGUSTINES – AN ADVENTURE WITHIN PA RT I : B O DY H E R BA L H E R I TAG E First in a three-day series, this is an introduction of the Augustinian Sisters’ vision and the beginning of the Monastère des Augustines. This program was exclusively designed for YPO – take part in one or all in the three part series. DAT E S Thursday, October 6 Schedule: Introduction: Le Monastère des Augustines (Isabelle, Evan Price or an Augustinian Sister accompanied by a translator) • The Augustinian Sisters’ vision and the beginning of the MDA • Presentation of the holistic health concept • Objectives of the event SCHEDULE 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm D U R AT I O N Approximately 4.5 hours Moment of silence: this encourages th e participant to connect with their inner self; it promotes a greater appreciation of their meal, as well as a healthier digestion C A PAC I T Y Minimum 20; COST $175 per person INCLUDES - Staff Guided Instruction Lunchtime served in the Réfectoire Historique (3 meal options) with MDA team Pleasant walk aimed at improving digestion Aromatherapy and self-massage (oils are included) •A historical timeline of infused herbs and their benefits across the centuries • Benefits of the plants and the oils •Massaging techniques that promote relaxation, rejuvenation, body balance, as well as inner peace •Herbal apothecaries activity (lip balm creation) Maximum 25 - Lunch served in the Réfectoire Historique (3 meal options) - Tea Break Tea break Handpan concert (optional) Passport to Discovery Offsite Activity Guide | 23 MONASTÈRE DES AUGUSTINES – AN ADVENTURE WITHIN PA RT I I : B O DY BA L A N C E A N D A H A R MO N I OU S H EA RT Second in a three-day series, this is an introduction of the Augustinian Sisters’ vision and the beginning of the Monastère des Augustines. This program was exclusively designed for YPO. Take part in one or all of the three-part series! DAT E S Friday, October 7 SCHEDULE 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm D U R AT I O N Approximately Moment of silence: this encourages the participant to connect with their inner self; it promotes a greater appreciation of their meal, as well as a healthier digestion C A PAC I T Y Minimum 20; Lunchtime served in the Réfectoire Historique with the MDA Team A relaxing walk aimed at improving digestion COST $175 per person INCLUDES - Staff-Guided Instruction Schedule: Introduction: Le Monastère des Augustines (Executive Director, President or an Augustinian Sister accompanied by a translator) • The Augustinian Sisters’ vision and the beginning of the MDA • Presentation of the holistic health concept • Objectives of the event Rejuvenating activity – the Pillars of Health •Learn how to integrate the pillars that are essentials to our health, our happiness and our well-being • Initiation to meditation • Presentation of a 21-day action plan Tea break 4.5 hours Maximum 40 - Lunch served in the Réfectoire Historique (3 meal options) - Tea Break Guided meditation, accompanied by the sound of Tibetan bowls Reconnect with wellness in an inspiring environment in the heart of Old Québec. Live an unforgettable experience within the historic walls of Le Monastère des Augustines, site of the continent’s first hospital north of Mexico. Sensitively restored and redesigned, Le Monastère offers its guests a unique experience in holistic health, along with a rare opportunity to connect directly with the Augustinian Sisters’ remarkable heritage. We welcome people of all cultures and beliefs, and are proud to operate our facilities sustainably. Le Monastère des Augustines offers a broad range of innovative activities in holistic health and culture within an authentic and inspiring setting. These activities are offered by friendly, qualified professionals who will know how to reach your expectations. Truly an adventure within! Visit of the Museum: Steeped in nearly 400 years of history, the entire site at Le Monastère des Augustines contributes to your museum experience. Tracing the evolution of the spiritual and social engagement of the Augustinian Sisters of Québec through the ages, the permanent exhibition offers a unique glimpse into the past. Discover the community’s way of life, their work caring for the sick, and how they balanced their traditional vocations for action and contemplation. Throughout the rooms, you will find selected objects from the 40,000 artifacts drawn from the Augustinian Sisters’ 12 monastery hospitals. They form a powerful composite picture that brings the exhibition’s themes to life and that offers a provocative commentary on society’s past, present and future. 24 | Offsite Activity Guide Passport to Discovery MONASTÈRE DES AUGUSTINES – AN ADVENTURE WITHIN PA RT I I I : CO N S C I OU S EAT I N G , CO N S C I OU S L I V I N G Third and the final in a three-day series, this is an introduction of the Augustinian Sisters’ vision and the beginning of the Monastère des Augustines. Created specifically for YPO, take part in one or all of the series. DAT E S Saturday, October 8 Schedule: Introduction: Le Monastère des Augustines (Isabelle, Evan Price or an Augustinian Sister accompanied by a translator) • The Augustinian Sisters’ vision and the beginning of the MDA • Presentation of the holistic health concept • Objectives of the event SCHEDULE 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm D U R AT I O N Approximately 4.5 hours Moment of silence: this encourages the participant to connect with their inner self, it promotes a greater appreciation of the meal, as well as a healthier digestion C A PAC I T Y Minimum 20; COST $175 per person INCLUDES - Staff-guided Instruction Lunchtime served in the Réfectoire Historique (3 meal options) with the MDA team Guided walk aimed at listening to our body and to the universe found within Conference: Conscious Eating, Conscious Living • Explore the universe found within us • Discover our bodily needs • Learn how to eat and how to live fully and consciously • Guided meditation in the Choir Maximum 40 - Lunch served in the Réfectoire Historique (3 meal options) - Tea Break Tea break Pipe organ concert in the Choir (optional) Passport to Discovery Offsite Activity Guide | 25 YOGA AT THE CHÂTEAU YOGA Yoga classes will be held every morning at the Hotel. On Thursday and Friday, local, certified yoga instructors will lead the 6am class. On Saturday, YPO Cincinnati’s own Sem Meyers, will lead the hour-long session, starting at 7:30 am. The room will be announced in the On-site Program. Yoga is free to our attendees. Space is limited, come early! 26 | Offsite Activity Guide Passport to Discovery TWO SPA OPTIONS Conference attendees have access to two spectacular Spas – one on-site at the Château and one at the Monastere Wellness Center, where some of our offsite activities are being held (more on the Monastere and it’s purpose on prior page). Take a pause with le Spa du Château located within the hotel and in the tranquil atmosphere of Old Québec. The stunning view over the St. Lawrence River and the city’s fortifications make this complete relaxation experience even more special. Listen to Your Body Because your body is precious, it deserves kindness and tenderness. Let time stand still at Le Spa du Château Frontenac for a complete relaxation of body and spirit. Thanks to a highly qualified team working in an idyllic environment, your experience will be filled with calm and peace. Le Spa du Château offers: ·A full menu of aesthetic (hair and nails), massage, and body treatments (facials and wraps) ·5 double treatment rooms (couple or friend can be in the same room if you prefer) ·3 pedicures stations and 2 manicure tables Passport to Discovery - We are holding treatment appointments on October 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th. Le Spa is open 9am to 6pm. - Call direct and early to insure the time and service you desire. 581-300-3010 - Be sure to mention YPO as we are holding every time available on those days. In addition, as part of our group, you will receive 10% discount! - We will release any times not reserved 10 days prior to our conference, or by September 26. After that, we will take reservations on-site. A representative of le Spa will be present at the hospitality desk between Noon and 4pm. AGAIN, best way to ensure the time and services you desire is to FO R R ES E RVAT I O N S AT T H E H OT E L S PA , CA L L 5 8 1 -3 0 0 -3 0 1 0 At The Monastere… Massage Increase your flexibility and fluidity of movement, relieve bodily tension and achieve balance. •RELAXATION AND HEALING MASSAGE • ENERGY AND VITALITY MASSAGE • DEEP THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE • NEURO-ENERGETIC MASSAGE • • ESSENTIAL OILS MASSAGE SPORTS MASSAGE Relaxation and toning Techniques for relaxation and revitalization to improve rest and sleep or to help you enhance muscle tone and energy. RELAXATION AND MEDITATION MOVEMENT, BREATH AND POSTURE Reflexology Our reflexology treatment promotes deep calm and relaxation of the body and mind. Based on the application of pressure on the reflex points of the feet, reflexology also offers a number of other benefits. It encourages the normal functioning of your internal organs and overall wellbeing by improving blood and lymphatic circulation, relieving pain, calming the nervous system and boosting energy and vitality. We are holding several spa times for our YPO guests. Be sure to call ahead to make your reservations and be sure to mention YPO. FO R R ES E RVAT I O N S AT T H E M O N A ST E R E , CA L L 4 1 8- 6 9 4 - 16 3 9 (Prior to September 22nd) A valid credit card number with expiration date and the security code is required at time of booking. Offsite Activity Guide | 27 OFFSITE ACTIVITY GUIDE Y P O - O N LY PAG E S 2 9 - 3 1 GOOSE/DUCK HUNTING..................................................................PAGE 29 LUNCH WITH THE PROPERTY BROTHERS.......................................PAGE 30 ON THE ICE WITH THE NHL IN QUÉBEC CITY................................PAGE 31 G O OS E / DU C K H U N T I N G Come experience the ultimate goose/duck hunting experience with expert outfitters. Seasoned guides will join the hunting expedition and will bring their experienced hunting dogs, trained to bring back the game. The participants will experience the thrill of a hunt in the Canadian wilderness. You will spend memorable moments surrounded by experienced and passionate hunters. Everything is provided – from the guns and ammunition, as well as all the coaching required in order for all participants to experience the best hunting in the finest hunting playground in the entire Québec area. Levels of difficulty: beginner to intermediate, moderate physical endurance activity. Equipment required & provided: Hunting green clothes, guns, ammunition and everything necessary to bag your game! Clothing, equipment and license: • Each individual will need to bring his own closed shoes or rubber boots with warm socks. • Warm and comfortable clothes • Each individual will need to buy their 2 hunting licenses in Québec before the activity. • Small game license can be purchased in a hunting shop in Québec and the license for migratory birds can be purchased at the post office next to the hotel. DAT E S Saturday, October 8 SCHEDULE Depart hotel at 3:00am; D U R AT I O N 2.5 hours of C A PAC I T Y Minimum 4 and maxi- COST $1250 per person INCLUDES - Hunting guns Return by 10:00am hunting on-site mum 5 participants - Ammunition - Green clothing - Expert outfitters This activity requires that the participants leave the hotel at 3:00 am to be onsite by 5:00 am. You’ll be in your blinds and hunting from 5:30-8:00. Back prior to 10:00 am to see the Saturday Education sessions with David Brooks. - Inscript coordinator on-site - Snacks - Transportation NOTE Activity of moderate level; Warm and comfortable hunting green clothes are mandatory Passport to Discovery Offsite Activity Guide | 29 LU N C H W I T H T H E P R O P E RT Y B R OT H E R S On Friday morning, during the YPO Education Session, you’ll hear the incredible story of the Scott brothers’ rise to fame on HGTV. Now’s your chance to meet them in person! The Property Brothers, Drew and Jonathan Scott, will be on hand to answer some of your most pressing and fun professional – and personal – questions. What are the top five best improvements to make on your home before putting it on the market? How do they pick the lucky people they feature in their episodes? When will they cut a new country album? They will then make their rounds to each table to meet each and every attendee at the luncheon, pose for photos and personally sign your copy of their new book, “Dream Home.” Lunch will be held just a couple of blocks from the hotel at the beautiful and newlyrestored Seminary Promotional building, which was the former home of The School of Architecture at Laval University. 30 | Offsite Activity Guide DAT E S Friday, October 7 SCHEDULE 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm D U R AT I O N 2 hours C A PAC I T Y Maximum 100 COST $175 per person INCLUDES - Lunch participants - Photos & Autographs with Jonathan and Drew Scott - Book NOTE Good walking shoes and weather-adapted clothing are mandatory to enjoy the tour. Passport to Discovery O N T H E I C E W I T H T H E N H L I N QU É B EC C I T Y You Got Game? Choose from two options: DAT E S Saturday, October 8 Option I: FOR PLAYERS. Suit up and hit the ice with former NHL players, including Mark Napier, head of the NHLPA, former Montreal Canadien, and two-time Stanley Cup winner. Enjoy a pick-up game with Mark and other former NHL players at an exclusive, state-of-the-art private arena in Québec City. SCHEDULE 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Afterwards, enjoy an ice-cold Canadian beer with your YPO friends from around the region. Listen to hilarious only-in-YPO behind-the-scenes stories from former NHL stars. Checking, goals, passing and penalties are encouraged! D U R AT I O N Approximately Be the player you ALWAYS knew you were during an afternoon of camaraderie, skating and fun. C A PAC I T Y Minimum 20 and COST Option One - $350 pp INCLUDES - Skating with Mark Option 2: FOR FANS. Meet the players, have photos taken, autographs and a jersey for all! Watch the pick up game and root on your favorite YPOer. Join for the lunch, beers and stories! 3 hours maximum 30 participants Option Two - $250 pp Napier and other former NHL stars - Box lunch - Beer - Photos and Autographs with players - Hockey jersey NOTE All players must bring their own gear (storage will be provided) Passport to Discovery Offsite Activity Guide | 31 T H E O F F I C I A L O F FS I T E O F F E R I N G Y P O PAS S P O RT TO D I S COV E RY 2 0 1 6 Remember, some of these activities are VERY LIMITED! Register NOW to ensure you have a spot in the offsites you most want to take part in! Please use this link to register and pay for Offsite Activities: https://cincinnatiypo. cincyregister.com/ Québecoffsites You will receive a PAID email with the Activities you selected, as well as an email confirmation from our Offsite Staffer, Cheryll Cranmer Any questions -- contact our Offsite Staffer, Cheryll Cranmer, cheryllQuébec@gmail.com TO REGISTER, USE THIS PAYMENT LINK: https://cincinnatiypo. cincyregister.com/ Québecoffsites ACTIVITY TRACK TIME PRICE Adventure 12:30-5:00p.m. $150 Québec In-depth (Walking Tour) In-depth Tours 12:30-4:30p.m. $150 Sailing on the St. Lawrence In-depth Tours 1:00-4:00p.m. $225 Discovery of the Ile D’Orleans Culinary 12:30-4:30p.m. Body Herbal Heritage Wellness 12:30-5:00p.m. $ 175 $ 175 Only In YPO 12:30-3:00p.m. $175 Citadelle (Walking & Bus Tour) In-depth Tours 12:30-4:30p.m $195 Discovery of the Ile D’Orleans Culinary 12:30-4:30p.m. $175 Timber Trek Adventure 12:30-3:30p.m. $175 Depelling Adventure 12:30-3:30p.m. $250 Canyoneering/Mont-Sainte-Anne Adventure 12:30-4:30p.m. $225 Mountain Bike Cross-Country Expedition Adventure 12:30-4:30p.m. $225 Wellness 12:30-5:00p.m. $ 175 Goose Hunting Expedition Only In YPO 3:00-10:00a.m. $1,250 On the Ice with the NHL in Québec City Only In YPO 12:00-3:30p.m. $250/$350 Arts History Bus Tour In-depth Tours 12:30-4:30p.m. $175 Foie Gras & Market Chef Guided Tour Culinary 12:30-5:00p.m. $250 Timber Trek Adventure 12:30-3:30p.m. $175 Canyoneering/Mont-Sainte-Anne Adventure 12:30-4:30p.m. $225 Conscious Eating, Conscious Living Wellness 12:30-5:00p.m. $175 Sailing on the St. Lawrence In-depth Tours 1:00-4:00p.m. $225 Thursday, October 6, 2016 Quatrethon Friday, October 7, 2016 Property Brothers Luncheon Body Balance and a Harmonious Heart Saturday, October 8, 2016 Once you register and pay for an Offsite Activity, all sales are final. There will be NO REFUNDS. (Only exception: If an activity is cancelled by conference management, your payment will be refunded.) DISCOVER 32 | Offsite Activity Guide EXPLORE C E L E B R AT E Passport to Discovery