program

The accompanying persons' program was specially designed to allow everyone to spend four unforgettable days in the city of Québec. Discover our beautiful city in winter!

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8
Opening ceremony

You will be invited to take part in the Congress opening ceremony at 3:00 p.m. The content of this ceremony will of course be professional, but the festive ambiance as well as the surprise performances will surely make it an unforgettable event.

From 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., a cocktail will be offered at the official opening of the Congress exhibition, which will also allow you to tour the pavilions of the various countries.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9
City tour and Ice Hotel

A bus will pick you up at 9:00 a.m. at the Québec City Convention Centre for a day filled with amazing sights!

In the morning, a guided tour of the city will help you discover the strategic points and tourist attractions of Québec, a 400-year-old fortified city whose historic district has been proclaimed a World Heritage Treasure by UNESCO.

The morning will end in the heart of Place Royale, where lunch will be served in a house over 350 years old.

After this break, you will be taken to the Ice Hotel. The guided tour will bring you to this real hotel comprising a lobby, rooms and an art gallery, all made of snow and ice. A drink in a glass made of ice will be served at the bar of this fantastic hotel. For a photo overview: www.icehotel-canada.com.

Return to the Québec City Convention Centre around 4:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10
Montmorency Falls, Île d'Orléans, Snowplow Championship and banquet

After a good night's sleep, you will leave at 9:00 a.m. on a thrilling adventure.

The day will start with a tour of Montmorency Falls, which at 83 m, are 30 m higher than Niagara Falls. You will also have the opportunity to visit Montmorency Manor, a house built in 1780 and former residence of the Duke of Kent, father of Queen Victoria.

The bus will then bring you to Île d'Orléans, where the culture and history of its first inhabitants will be presented. A stop at a certified organic farm will give you a chance to taste ciders, mustards and other regional specialties.

After this small taste, you will eat a traditional meal at a "sugar shack" to the folk tunes of a live musician. A guided tour of the museum will help you understand how maple products are made.

At 2:00 p.m., you will be back at the Québec City Convention Centre. At that time, you may choose to have the afternoon free or take the shuttle to attend the finals of the first International Snowplow Championship, where competitors from various countries will have to prove their skills on a particularly complex course.

At 7:00 p.m., you will take part in the gala evening. A relaxing yet festive moment featuring a generous meal followed by a lively music show.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Closing session

To help you catch your breath following the highly festive events of Wednesday evening, Thursday morning is a half-day of free activities.

At noon, you will be expected for the Congress closing ceremony, at which a farewell lunch will be served.

Are you already familiar with the city of Québec, or would you prefer to discover it on your own? Instead of registering for the accompanying persons' program, you can buy your ticket for the banquet on Wednesday evening for $150 CDN.

The price of $350 CDN includes all activities on the accompanying person's program: transportation, visits, admission to sites and meals.