Ice-breaker Party
Date and time: Sunday, June 5 , 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
(Included in the registration fee)
Centre GéoStat (4th floor), Library - Jean-Charles-Bonenfant Building
Bienvenue à Québec! Enjoy this cocktail at the hearth of the Université Laval campus. Sample delicious gourmet treats inspired by Quebec flavours, catch up with old acquaintances and meet new participants to the Conference. Traditional Quebec music on the menu!
Half-day Trip - Part 1
Date and time: Wednesday June 8, 10:45 AM -5h00 PM
(Included in the registration fee)
Discover the cradle of French civilization in North America, the Plains of Abraham and the Old Quebec.
Plains of Abraham
Presentation of this large urban park, which majestically overlooks the St. Lawrence River and was the setting for the great battles of 1759 and 1760. Learn more about the Plains of Abraham
Half-day Trip - Part 2
The Old Quebec
After a good meal in the city, follow an experienced guide and explore the main attractions of the Old Quebec City district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the only fortified city north of Mexico. Pause café at the Old Quebec Seminary, founded by the first Canadian bishop, Mgr de Laval, during the New France period.
Banquet
Date and time: Thursday June 9, 4:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Location: Espace Nord and Espace sud, Pierre Lassonde Building, Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec.
A memorable evening at the Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec, which will include:
- Guided tour of various significant works of art related to the history and culture of Quebec.
- Cocktail and gourmet dinner.
- Access to the Brousseau Collection of Inuit Art, the fourth largest in Canada.
- Jazz duo on place.
- Polar Libraries Colloquy’s Traditional outcry auction.
Learn more about Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec
Included in the registration fee for participants taking part in the whole conference. A separate $CAD 150,00 fee for those who only participate in part of the conference.
Optional Tour in Charlevoix
Date and time: Friday June 10, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Discover the magnificent Charlevoix resort region, whose mountains border the St. Lawrence River, with visits of the picturesque town of Baie-St-Paul in the morning and Musée maritime de Charlevoix in the afternoon. Charlevoix is known for the quality of its cuisine: excellent food on the menu! Direct transportation to the airport on the way back can be arranged. Price: $CAD 225. Not included in the registration fee.
Payments for the Friday excursion (not included in the conference registration fee)
Payments for the Friday excursion can be made via the online registration form.
