Vegetarian menus or menus for those with food allergies are available. You must indicate any special needs of this sort when registering.
This journey concludes at Le Cabaret du Roy restaurant situated in the heart of Old Montréal. Here, as you savour the First Settler's Feast, musicians and historical characters re-enact the celebratory spirit of New France in the late 18th century.
Since the restaurant is near the downtown core, after the meal delegates can explore Montréal's varied night life, making their own way back to their hotels.
Participants will also tour the Unibroue micro-brewery where a guide will explain the various stages of brewing traditional beer.
The evening will conclude at the Fourquet Fourchette restaurant. Right next door to historic Fort Chambly, the Fourquet Fourchette is immersed in the historical ambiance of New France. Here, delegates will enjoy the unique characteristics of Unibroue beer and discover our rural gastronomy.
Return to Montréal by bus is scheduled around 10 pm.
This excursion focuses on the daily life of Québec's early colonists. In the enchanting Québec forest, discover the beauty of a natural maple grove tapped using traditional methods. Visit the log cabin and its bakery made of fieldstone, learn how to bake bread using traditional methods, and how artisans did their work.
This tour concludes in the barnwood dining room where participants will savour authentic Québec cuisine and can join the Sucrerie's singer-musicians in traditional songs and dance.
Consult the website prepared especially for TIME-2004 symposium participants for details on the Sucrerie de la Montagne outing.
The first bus returning to Montréal is scheduled around 9 pm.
For all questions concerning these excursions, please contact: Kathleen Pineau.