Pre-meeting Recreation

For those of you who are interested, the MOAC is holding a block of rooms at the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu (www.fairmont.com/richelieu), from Saturday, July 28th, through Wednesday, August 1st. The Richelieu is located approximately two hours to the northeast of Quebec City, set along the St. Lawrence River, where the mountains meet the sea. The region is known as Charlevoix, and can be reached either by driving or via exquisite private train service (see below). Virtually unlimited outdoor activities, and world-class whale watching await you.

The Richelieu is another historic classic resort, offering the charm of a countryside inn, though with world-class sophistication. The block of rooms set aside for the MOAC start at $229/night Canadian. Once our block is gone, you will need to work with the resort to secure rooms, at the available rate. The direct telephone number is (418) 665-3703.

The Train of the Massif of Charlevoix: Travelling between mountains and seashore, along 140 km of breathtaking riverside scenery between Quebec City and La Malbaie, the Train of Le Massif de Charlevoix conveys passengers on a singular rail cruise experience focused on Charlevoix gastronomy, and the region’s countless hidden treasures. The train offers: Two-way rail cruise between Quebec City and La Malbaie; refined lunch on morning rail cruise; four-course gastronomic dinner on return rail cruise; audio-visual features and interactive entertainment throughout the journey

(877) 536-2774
www.lemassif.com/en/train

Whalewatching: Croisieres AML offers whale watching cruises aboard the Grand Fleuve, the Cavalier Royal on a fleet of 12 zodiacs in Baie Ste-Catherine and Tadoussac. From these two ports as well as from l’Anse-St-Jean, the Cavalier Royal invites you for a discovery cruise of the Saguenay Fjord.

(866) 856-6668
http://www.croisieresaml.com/en/_croisiereproduit.php?idcrois=4&idprod=105

Restaurants (near Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu)

Chez Truchon http://www.aubergelarochelle.com/restauration-2011.html

Vice Versa http://www.vicesversa.com/english/about_your_hosts.html
La Pinsonniere http://www.lapinsonniere.com/accueil_ang.htm
Les 3 canards http://www.auberge3canards.com/gastronomy.aspx
Le Bootlegger www.lamaisondubootlegger.com