Tourism Quebec May 8th Newsletter

Posted by 400thQuebec
Published on: May 9, 2008 - 07:31

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  A newsletter from Québec City Tourism
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May 8, 2008, Vol. 5, no. 6
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Ile d'Orléan's Farmers in Chef's Hats received a Gourmand World Cookbook Award
in London, winning Best in the World in the local growers category.
Over 6 000 cookbooks and books on wine from over 107 countries were
judged during the contest. An original idea that is making ground!

Linda Arsenault
Les Producteurs toqués de l'île d'Orléans
418 828-9412
www.farmersinchefhats.com/
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Farmers in Chef Hats

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Parks Canada
is offering an exclusive tour of the Saint-Louis fort and castle ruins
under Dufferin Terrace. Accompanied by an interpretive guide, you will
discover the treasures buried in these historic sites, which were
formerly the official residence of several governors. Numerous
characters will bring the past to life! Guided tours given daily from
June 1 to October 12.

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The Carrefour international de théâtre de Québec
is putting on a series of unique shows this year, featuring nearly 300
artists from Quebec, Canada and abroad. Exploring disorder, the
festival will take place between May 14 and 31, 2008 in several show
halls throughout Québec City. Ten shows, eight locations. don't miss
the fun!

Marie-Ève Charlebois
Carrefour international de théâtre - Québec
418 692-3131
adm@carrefourtheatre.qc.ca
www.carrefourtheatre.qc.ca
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Secret Show

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No less than 36 boats will be competing in the 7th edition of the Transat Québec Saint-Malo,
the only non-stop race crossing the Atlantic from west to east. Several
skippers from France, Spain, Germany, England, Belgium and Italy,
forming some of the best ocean sailing crews in the world, will be at
the starting line. Head down to wharves 5 and 14 at the Vieux-Port on
July 10 to talk to the different competitors as they prepare to set
sail on Sunday, July 20.

Geneviève de Montigny
Transat Québec Saint-Malo
418 523-8830, poste 264
gdemontigny@infofestival.com
www.quebecsaintmalo.com/transat/

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The Grand Times Hotel
invites you to discover its international calibre, high-end
establishment. Located near the major roadways and the Galeries de la
Capitale, this Zen-inspired hotel offers 122 rooms and suites with an
urban, New-York style décor. The Grand Times blends leading-edge
technology with refined elegance. Guests can also take advantage of the
fitness room, indoor pools and conference rooms.

Linda Lirette
Grand Hôtel Times
418 353-3333
1 800 902-5555
grandhoteladministration@timeshotel.ca
www.timeshotel.ca/
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The Grand Times Hotel

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Congratulations to Auberge Saint-Antoine
for being added to the National Geographic Traveler magazine's
prestigious The Stay List: 150 Hotels You'll Love. Appearing in the
April 2008 edition of the magazine, this list names 150 accommodations
throughout the world that stand out due to their excellence,
distinction and mainly, their ability to make travelers feel at home in
the area they are visiting.

Mercure Communication
418 681-5559
www.saint-antoine.com
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Auberge Saint-Antoine

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This year, the Grande Fête de la Côte-de-Beaupré
is celebrating Québec City's 400th anniversary with three days of
festivities, from August 29 to September 1, 2008. Highlights include a
performance by Gregory Charles at the Sainte-Anne de Beaupré basilica
and Kain on the outdoor stage in Saint-Joachim. Come enjoy the non-stop
animation, a unique blend of the region's vitality and heritage.

CLD de la Côte-de-Beaupré
418 827-5256
info@lagrandefete.com
lagrandefete.com
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Programming announcement for La Grande Fête

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The 10th edition of the World Leisure Congress
will be held from October 6 to 10, 2008 at the Québec City Convention
Centre. It is the largest gathering of the leisure industry in Canada.
Learn about growing interest in leisure activities, whether relating to
culture, the outdoors, science, socio-education, sports or tourism.

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Promotional Visit
May 20 to 22
Montréal, QC
Contact: Régis Fleury

Promotional Visit
May 20 to 23
Vancouver, BC
Contact: François-Jean Viel francois

Rendez-vous Canada Vancouver
May 24 to 28
Vancouver, BC
Contact: François-Jean Viel francois
and Katie Lepage

Promotion Via Montréal
May 28
Montréal, QC
Contact: Martin Lachance

Promotion Via Toronto
May 29
Toronto, ON
Contact: Martin Lachance

Québec Day - 8th Annual Québec Cup Invitation Golf Tournament
June 2
Toronto, ON
Contact: Suzanne Roy

AAA Summer Product Launch and Promotional Visit
June 4 to 8
Providence, RI
Contact: François-Jean Viel francois

Showcase Canada
June 9 to 11
Chicago, IL
Contact: Hélène Pomerleau

Tap Dance ¬- Travel Alliance Partners
Girdwood, AK
June 9 to 13
Contact: François-Jean Viel francois

Showcase Canada
June 16 and 17
Philadelphie, PA
Contact: Nancy Dacres

Promotion Québec
June 17
Ottawa, ON
Contact: Suzanne Roy

New England Cruise Symposium
June 17 to 19
Portland, ME
Contact: Martin Lachance

FICP
June 18 to 20
Orlando, FL
Contact: Nancy Dacres

PRSA / SATW Conference
June 18 to 20
Pittsburg, PA
Contact: Paule Bergeron

Golf MPI
June 23 to 25
Chicago, IL
Contact: Nancy Dacres

NATJA Conference
June 23 to 27
Oklahoma City, OK
Contact: Richard Séguin

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