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Québec 2008: Join in the festivities! |
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It is in 1608, on
the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Québec City, that the
history of the first French colony in North America began. 400
years later, Québec City is celebrating its anniversary with a
full year of festivities. Exclusive shows by Céline Dion,
Cirque du Soleil, other large-scale events and highly
anticipated performances by Charles Aznavour, Fergie, Yes and
Linkin Park are sure to delight spectators. Celebrate with us
on July 3, 2008, the day of Québec City's anniversary and the
opening of the summer festival. For details, go to www.MonQuebec2008.com.
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Québec plein la rue, A Sight to See |
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Québec plein
la rue (Québec City takes to the streets) will celebrate
the city's foundation on July 3, 4 and 5, 2008. Some of the
largest international street art troupes will come together to
show off the city's beauty in spectacular and exclusive
performances. Featuring pyrotechnics in the middle of the
river (Pointe-à-Carcy), a show extending to the roofs and
fronts of buildings on Boulevard René-Levesque and an
enchanting and mysterious aquatic show.
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The Summer Festival to Feature Big
Stars |
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The Plains of
Abraham are sure to attract record numbers of visitors this
summer thanks to the 400th anniversary edition of the
Festival d'été de Québec. The vast urban park will be
the site of an outdoor concert headlining Mes Aïeux, Charles
Aznavour, Lynda Lemay, Fergie, Yes and Linkin Park from July 3
to 13, 2008. As it does every year, the summer festival will
also feature talented Quebec artists and musical styles from
around the world!
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The Louvre Comes to Québec City |
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Group
reservations
Le Louvre à Québec. Les arts et la vie
will be on from June 5 to October 26, 2008 at the Musée
national des beaux-arts du Québec. This large-scale
exhibit will shed light on the diversity and quality of the
Louvre's art collection containing relics of Oriental,
Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan and Roman origin. Reservations are
required for groups. Please contact Isabelle Rathé for
the specific group reservation procedure.
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Artwork from the Louvre Museum. Photo:
Pierre
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Presented in
celebration of the National Battlefield Commission's 100th
anniversary, the Plaines lunes, The Plains of Abraham
Epic will tell the story of the site's 400 year history,
from the arrival of the first explorers to the park as we know
it today. Held on the Plains of Abraham from August 13 to 17,
2008, nearly 2 000 costumed performers will bring history to
life. Tickets are available now on the Billetech
network. For more information, click
here.
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Québec City - Need ONE, TWO,
THREE.....ROOMS? |
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If you are
sending a group to Quebec City and can't find from your
preferred suppliers the number of rooms you are looking for,
the Quebec
City Tourism can help you! Send us an e-mail
with the following information:
- Name of hotels that
you have already contacted
- The number of rooms you are
looking for with the breakdown in single, double, twin, etc.
- Dates of arrival and departure
- Price range in CAD
dollars
- Meals requirement
- Your name, company name,
phone, fax, e-mail
We will send a lead to all other
hotels responding to your criteria. Hotels with space will
contact you directly.
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"La Grande Bouffe de Québec" |
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Mark your
Calendar! Rendez-Vous Canada 2008
Quebec City and
its partners will be hosting "La Grande Bouffe de Québec"
dinner, on Thursday, May 22, 2008 in Vancouver. This
event will take place two days before Rendez-vous
Canada in Vancouver in a Culinary School. During dinner,
you will meet with suppliers of Québec City and you will be
asked to be the judge for a special dessert made of maple
syrup. Fifteen "future Chefs" will prepare for you their own
creation. You will have the opportunity to choose the best
one! Space is limited. To receive your invitation, please
contact François-Jean
Viel.
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Quebec City "A Vos Gardes" Familiarisation
Tour |
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August 20 to
August 24, 2008
Québec City International
Festival of Military Bands and Québec
City Tourism are pleased to invite you to their Québec
City 2008 Familiarization Tour. During this fam tour, discover
Québec City's history and meet with some of the city's most
reliable tourist service suppliers and get ready for 2009!
Enjoy international artistic shows and many more surprises! To
receive your invitation, please contact François-Jean
Viel. We look forward to welcoming you!
Priority
will be given to people who have never been to Québec City.
One room per company only. First come, first
served!
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Meet us at the Following Events! |
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Ottawa's
Travel and Vacation show
April 5 and 6
Ottawa,
ON
Contact: Martin
Lachance
Moutain Travel Symposium
April 6
to 12
Vail, CO
Contact: Martin
Lachance
Canada Media Market Place
April
7 to 10
Los Angeles, CA
Contacts: Paule
Bergeron and Richard
Séguin
Toronto Travel & Leisure
Show
April 11 to 13
Toronto, ON
Contact: Martin
Lachance
Showcase Canada Denver
April 15
to 18
Denver, CO
Contact: Hélène
Pomerleau
Salon Fête de
l'été
April 18 to 20
Québec, QC
Contact: Martin
Lachance
MPI Kinebition
April 22 to
24
Toronto, ON
Contact: Régis
Fleury
Conference Direct Annual Partner
Meeting
April 30 to May 1
Nouvelle-Orléans,
LA
Contact: Nancy
Dacres
Meetings Professionals International
(MPI)
« Prestige Awards Gala » and Promotional
visit
April 29 to May 1
Ottawa, ON
Contact: Suzanne
Roy
Promotional visit
May 5 to 9
New
York, NY
Contact: François-Jean
Viel
Promotional visit
May 20 to
23
Vancouver, BC
Contact: François-Jean
Viel
Rendez-vous Canada
Vancouver
May 24 to 28
Vancouver,
BC
Contacts: François-Jean
Viel and Katie
Lepage
Promotion Via Montréal
May
28
Montréal, QC
Contact: Martin
Lachance
Promotion Via Toronto
May
29
Toronto, ON
Contact: Martin
Lachance
Canadian Travel Media Event
May
7 to 9
Boston, MA
Contact: Paule
Bergeron
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