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GSA 2020 ANNUAL MEETING
Local Tours

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OLD MONTRÉAL WALKING TOUR MONTRÉAL BREW TOUR
Sun., 1–4. Min.: 15; max.: 18. Cost: US$32. Tues., 1–4 pm. Min.: 15; max.: 18. Cost US$79.
On this walking tour, your guide will lead you through a maze Montréal loves its beer! This informal tour gives you the oppor-
of narrow cobblestone streets, providing historic commentary tunity to walk through a few off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods
and interesting facts about Old Montréal. The tour is designed to and visit three great local beer artisans—a unique experience
deliver an historic overview, and stops will be frequent but brief. since Québec doesn’t export much of its liquid gold. You’ll sample
There will be a lengthier stop for a guided visit of the Notre-Dame six products, along with a few local snacks, such as poutine, char-
Basilica—a stunning example of neo-Gothic architecture and cuterie, cheese, and chocolate.
masterpiece of decorative art.

LUNCH AT AN AUTHENTIC SUGAR-SHACK MONTRÉAL FLAVORS TOUR
Mon., 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Min.: 35; max.: 50. Cost: US$83. Wed., 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Min.: 15; max.: 18. Cost: US$97.
Step back in time and experience a unique glimpse into Québec Montréal has often been dubbed the North American capital
folklore at the Sucrerie de la Montagne—an official Québec heri- for French cuisine and can certainly be considered an epicenter
tage site. In a picturesque mountain setting, the Sucrerie is designed of gastronomy in general. You will discover the city from a dif-
to resemble a typical rural Québec village of yesteryear, complete ferent point of view while the tour guide provides a historical
with a fieldstone sugar shack and bakery, barns where the dining background, and you’ll learn about the ethnic influences on this
rooms are located, a general store, a sawmill, and ancestral cabins. culinary community. From “Little Italy” to “Chinatown” and
Your sugaring-off party will begin with a brief tour of the facilities. including the Greek, Portuguese, and Jewish neighborhoods,
Guests are then welcomed into the dining room for a feast of tradi- guests will visit some of the most popular food stops and try
tional Québécois dishes, served family-style, all-you-can-eat. After some of the local specialties.
lunch, drop by the general store for a souvenir, maple products, or
local handicrafts. Don’t forget a taste of maple taffy!

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