6 days
Montréal, Québec City
Delve into Quebecois culture and old France firsthand—without crossing the Atlantic—in the remarkable province of Québec. Explore vibrant, cosmopolitan Montreal, home to world class food experiences and institutions like McGill University. Next, travel back in time while strolling down Québec City’s Rue Petit-Champlain and stopping at Le Chateau Frontenac, in one of North America’s oldest urban hubs. Engage with local community members as you learn more about la belle province and its unique cultural heritage, culminating with an evening at a traditional Cabane au Sucre.
  • Day 1: Fly to Canada

    Meet your Field Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Beaver Lake and Mount Royal Lookout

    Enjoy dinner in Montréal  

  • Day 2: Montréal

    Meet a local Montrealer 

    Take a guided tour of Montréal 

    With your expert local guide, you will see:

    • Mount Royal Park, one of the city's largest greenspaces
    • Quartier Latin, a vibrant student neighborhood
    • Sainte-Catherine Street, a main commercial street
    • Jacques-Cartier Square, a square located at the entrance to the Old Port
    • Old Port, a historic port with activities and attractions

    Spend time exploring Little Italy's Jean-Talon Market, one of the city's oldest public markets, on your own

    Take a campus tour of McGill University, an impressive university that ranks in the top 50 universities in the world and among the top three universities in Canada

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Montréal cooking class

    Montréal cooking class

    Montréal is home to an abundance of markets and specialty grocery stores—and not to mention, some of the best French cuisine you'll find outside of France. During this class, learn the trade secrets from experts while cooking up your own creation. And the best part? Enjoying your creation at the end! 

  • Day 3: Montréal • Québec City

    Celebrate the life and work of Joseph-Armand Bombardier at the interactive Bombardier Museum and participate in a workshop

    Travel to Québec City 

    Take a walking tour of Québec City with your Field Director

  • Day 4: Québec City

    Take a guided tour of Québec City

    With your expert local guide, you will see:

    • Streets of the Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Petit Champlain Street, a quaint but bustling commercial district
    • Château Frontenac, a hotel built to look like a castle from France's Loire Valley
    • Dufferin Terrace, situated alongside the St. Lawrence River and often filled with performers and vendors

    Tour a fromagerie, or cheese factory, and see how poutine cheese curds are made 

    Spend the afternoon exploring Québec City on your own

  • Day 5: Québec City

    Learn about the culture and traditional way of life from the Huron-Wendat Nation, and learn how Canada has fostered a sustained relationship with local First Nations and indigenous communities

    Enjoy dinner at a Canadian cabane à sucre, where you’ll learn how maple syrup is harvested from maple trees and made into a variety of products

  • Day 6: Depart for home

    Travel to the  Montréal airport, where you will board your return flight back to the United States

  • Day 1: Fly to Canada

    Meet your Field Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Beaver Lake and Mount Royal Lookout

    Enjoy dinner in Montréal  

  • Day 2: Montréal

    Meet a local Montrealer 

    Take a guided tour of Montréal 

    With your expert local guide, you will see:

    • Mount Royal Park, one of the city's largest greenspaces
    • Quartier Latin, a vibrant student neighborhood
    • Sainte-Catherine Street, a main commercial street
    • Jacques-Cartier Square, a square located at the entrance to the Old Port
    • Old Port, a historic port with activities and attractions

    Spend time exploring Little Italy's Jean-Talon Market, one of the city's oldest public markets, on your own

    Take a campus tour of McGill University, an impressive university that ranks in the top 50 universities in the world and among the top three universities in Canada

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Montréal cooking class

    Montréal cooking class

    Montréal is home to an abundance of markets and specialty grocery stores—and not to mention, some of the best French cuisine you'll find outside of France. During this class, learn the trade secrets from experts while cooking up your own creation. And the best part? Enjoying your creation at the end! 

  • Day 3: Montréal • Québec City

    Celebrate the life and work of Joseph-Armand Bombardier at the interactive Bombardier Museum and participate in a workshop

    Travel to Québec City 

    Take a walking tour of Québec City with your Field Director

  • Day 4: Québec City

    Take a guided tour of Québec City

    With your expert local guide, you will see:

    • Streets of the Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Petit Champlain Street, a quaint but bustling commercial district
    • Château Frontenac, a hotel built to look like a castle from France's Loire Valley
    • Dufferin Terrace, situated alongside the St. Lawrence River and often filled with performers and vendors

    Tour a fromagerie, or cheese factory, and see how poutine cheese curds are made 

    Spend the afternoon exploring Québec City on your own

  • Day 5: Québec City

    Learn about the culture and traditional way of life from the Huron-Wendat Nation, and learn how Canada has fostered a sustained relationship with local First Nations and indigenous communities

    Enjoy dinner at a Canadian cabane à sucre, where you’ll learn how maple syrup is harvested from maple trees and made into a variety of products

  • Day 6: Depart for home

    Travel to the  Montréal airport, where you will board your return flight back to the United States


Learning outcomes on this program

Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness


EF Global Learning Model Post-Study Abroad Learning Resources
Academic resources

With this program, you get access to our Global Learning Resources, which include:

  • Discussion questions
  • Sample assignments
  • Journal prompts
  • Webinars
  • EF's Global Competency Assessment, a pre- and post-program assessment to measure competency development
See the resources you get
EF Global Learning Model Post-Study Abroad Learning Resources
Academic resources


With this program, you get access to our Global Learning Resources, which include:

  • Discussion questions
  • Sample assignments
  • Journal prompts
  • Webinars
  • EF's Global Competency Assessment, a pre- and post-program assessment to measure competency development

See the resources you get


Your experience includes

  • Round-trip airfare

    Your price includes round-trip airfare for your whole group

  • Accommodations

    Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.

  • On-tour transportation

    Land transportation

  • Regional-style meals

    Daily breakfasts and select local dinners are included in your program. Generally, we leave lunch up to you so your group has an opportunity to explore its own tastes.

  • End-to-end support

    Your team helps to secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides recruiting tools and helps establish your program's ongoing presence on campus.

  • EF Global Learning Toolkit

    To capitalize on moments for building empathy, awareness, and adaptability in a global environment, we offer a number of different tools designed to help educators facilitate student growth abroad and on campus, including academically enriched travel programs, industry engagement opportunities, global learning resources, and a Global Competencies Assessment tool.

  • Full-time Field Director

    Your Field Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all program logistics.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert Local Guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and enhancing teaching moments wherever your curriculum takes you.

  • Guided sightseeing

    Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides who join your group for select experiences on tour.

  • Entrances

    McGill University; Bombardier Museum and workshop; Fromagerie tour; Huron-Wendat Village; Sugar Shack experience

  • Worldwide support, safety and security

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide. We provide 24-hour emergency support service along with a comprehensive $50 million liability policy that covers you and your institution while abroad.

  • Flexible payment options

    Give more students the opportunity to study abroad by offering them two different payment plan options, along with our TripFunder website to help fundraise for the program.


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