2022 Fordham Preparatory Canada Cultural Journey

Dear Families, Friends, and Travelers – Welcome to the 2022 Fordham Preparatory Canada Cultural Journey!  To learn the basics about this once in a lifetime opportunity, you'll begin by using the Pre-Enrollment page, the purpose of which is to share exciting highlights and important info that participants will want to know before signing up. If you enroll, you'll move to the Post-Enrollment page which offers a greater level of detail.  Please be sure to review the information thoroughly and get excited for all that Canada has to offer!! 
Travel Dates: June 10, 2022 - June 18, 2022
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Program Tuition: $2,290 USD
Airfare not included in program tuition
Confirmed Airfare: $498

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There are two options for payment, including an interest-free installment plan.  Follow whichever works best for your family. If we are within 90 days of travel, only the pay in full option is possible.

Program Tuition: $2,290

Pay in Full

$2,290.00

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Payment Plan

Pay a $500 deposit at the time of enrollment and establish an interest-free monthly payment plan. If you enroll today, your estimated* monthly payments would be:

$94.22

per month

* This is an approximate price. Your exact total will be confirmed when your enrollment is processed.

All prices in United States Dollars.

Canada Cultural Journey

Don’t want to fly cross the ocean to experience Europe? Quebec is the answer! Canada’s largest province is also the most multicultural. It has the most unique mixes of old-world meets new-world, English meets French, and history meets today in all of North America. People from just about every walk of life can be found in Quebec, and the province boasts a multi-faceted geography, gorgeous landscapes and diverse climate. Four very distinct seasons put their stamp on this vast territory, and no matter what time of year you come, this friendly, romantic province is full of festivals and appeal.

Cultural Journeys

Cultural Journeys

Cultural Journeys allow travelers to gain insights into the heritage, history and modern realities of their destination by offering a broad diversity of experience. We rely on the expertise of our local staff to plan itineraries which not only explore the prominent sites but also make time for the lesser-known local gems and are intentional about regular interaction with local people.

Program Highlights


Check out some of the featured experiences of your program!

Have the adventure of a lifetime with your friends

Visit the Chutes Montmorency, a spectacular waterfall in Quebec

Take a ghost tour as costumed guides wander with lanterns through the streets of Old Quebec

Practice French with language classes led by native speakers

Explore the oldest military building in Canada and other architectural wonders

The Itinerary


We do everything possible to run safe, engaging, and immersive programs for our travelers and given the unpredictable nature of international travel we must remain flexible in our planning. Changes to a schedule are uncommon but, we reserve the right to adjust programming in the best interest of the group. 

DayLocationDescriptionLodging
June 10New York - Québec CityThe group will arrive from the USA to Québec City. You'll be met at the airport by your program leader and a bus which will transport you back to the hotel for a good night's rest. Le Concorde Hotel
June 11Québec CityIn the morning we'll hold an orientation meeting to better prepare travelers for the days ahead. Afterwards we'll have lunch and then take a walking tour around Old Québec.Le Concorde Hotel
June 12Québec CityAfter breakfast at the hotel we'll walk to our first day of French classes at a school just a 15 min stroll from the hotel along the St Lawrence River. The class will be exclusive to our students and run from 9-12. We'll have lunch at or nearby the school and then visit the Musée de la Civilisation, where we will see exhibitions on Quebec's history. We'll also check out Petit-Champlain, a picture perfect neighborhood resembling a quaint riverside village, and some of the oldest houses in the province of Quebec and Marché du Vieux-Port.Le Concorde Hotel
June 13Québec CityWe'll have French class again this morning. After lunch, it's off to the Chutes Montmorency which is located just outside the city center. It's one of the province's most spectacular sites, standing at 30 meters higher than Niagara Falls. Back in the city, we'll take a ghost tour where costumed guides light their lanterns and regale groups with 400 years of haunted fables! The cobblestone streets and ancient buildings set the stage for a truly unique experience.Le Concorde Hotel
June 14Québec CityAfter our final French class this morning, we'll visit the Citadel and Parliament buildings. The Citadel is the oldest military building in Canada and is part of the original fortifications of Québec City. The Parliament building is home to the Parliament of Quebec, and here you will be introduced to the history and inner workings of the province's government.Le Concorde Hotel
June 15Québec City - MontrealThis morning we'll tour the Musée des beaux arts which also boasts an amazing view on the St. Lawrence River. Then we're off to Montreal! Along the way we'll stop at a famous sugar shack, Cabane du Pic Bois, to learn about the delicious process of producing maple syrup. We'll be sure to try our fair share of André's sweet products before heading onward to Montreal. Upon arrival we'll check into our hotel and have dinner. Hôtel Faubourg Montréal
June 16MontrealWe will have a morning walking tour of Old Montréal, including a visit to the Notre Dame Basilica, and then lunch in the old port. Afterwards we'll hop on bikes and zip around the charming city streets before returning to our hotel for some rest before dinner. Hôtel Faubourg Montréal
June 17MontrealAfter breakfast we'll explore the Atwater market, shopping for snacks and souvenirs and practicing our French with the vendors. After lunch at the market we'll visit Mont Royal park before attending a cirque du soleil performance to celebrate our final evening in country together.Hôtel Faubourg Montréal
June 18Montreal - New YorkThe group leaves Montreal for the U.S. Your own bed, eventually!

Accommodations


In order to provide a safe and memorable experience, we follow strict guidelines when choosing program accommodations. Walking Tree partners with hotels and guest houses which are centrally located, clean and safe.  We vet and inspect the accommodations to ensure they uphold the ethos of our programs, are great values for our travelers and nice places to rest after enriching days of travel.  

Below are the accommodations we anticipate using on your trip, subject to availability. 
Hotel Le Concorde

This 3-star hotel is the ideal place for an urban getaway in Quebec City. Its imposing structure offers a beautiful view of the majestic fleuve Saint-Laurent, of Quebec City and of its numerous parks and green spaces. Free Wi-Fi access throughout the building keeps everyone feeling connected. Students will be grouped in their rooms according to gender and availability.

Hôtel Faubourg Montréal

With an excellent downtown location, just a short walk from the Quartier des Spectacles, Hôtel Faubourg Montréal provides a spacious and inviting home away from home. See more here.

Safety and Support


 EASY FUNDRAISING & PAYMENT
EASY FUNDRAISING & PAYMENT
24/7 GLOBAL EMERGENCY LINE
24/7 GLOBAL EMERGENCY LINE
HIGHLY VETTED PARTNERS
HIGHLY VETTED PARTNERS
EXPERT LEADERSHIP
EXPERT LEADERSHIP
PRIVATE GROUP GUARANTEE
PRIVATE GROUP GUARANTEE
COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM SUPPORT
COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM SUPPORT
DEDICATION TO CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT
DEDICATION TO CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT
ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICING
ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICING

My daughter’s experience in Morocco was extraordinary!! I really enjoyed seeing the pictures and hearing the stories about her adventures, but what brought me the most joy was the relationships she formed with the chaperones from her school and with Stafford and Said (Walking Tree’s Moroccan Country Directors and Program Leaders). She spoke of their characters and spirits which let me know these wonderful people went over and beyond the basics of the program. I am forever grateful for the love and care all four of you gave to her.

Beddar
Parent of Jadah, traveler on Morocco Cultural Journey

Your Adventure Includes

Estimated Airfare

In order to give our travelers the best possible price, we break out airfare from the Program Tuition. We will still handle all booking and ticketing via our flight partner who has access to special fares not available to the general public. Once confirmed, you will be invoiced for the flight roughly 75 days prior to travel. 

Program Tuition Excludes: Travel insurance, baggage fees, passport/visa fees, laundry, souvenirs, and activities not listed on itinerary.

 

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