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These activities take place on a Saturday or a Sunday. They perfectly complement a stay in the province of Quebec. Depending on the program, they may include an outing to nature, a visit to a historic site or a discovery of a new city (Québec or Ottawa).
Moreover, participants can enjoy privileged access to the UQAM Sports Center during their stay in Montreal.
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«Espace pour la vie» Excursion: Botanical Garden and Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium
Date: Saturday, May 30
Duration: 7 hours | departure from UQAM at 9 a.m. and return at 4 p.m.
Sale Price: Can$ 25 (plus applicable taxes) **
**Transportation (round trip), done by underground, is not included in the sale price.
Explore the beauty of the Botanical Garden or discover the Milky Way at the Planetarium!
This excursion gives access to a variety of places featuring countless natural elements.
Recognized as one of the most important in the world, the Botanical Garden is a living museum that brings together plants from all over the world. A colorful program of events, exhibitions, and activities is in effect all year long.
The Planetarium offers an innovative and unique astronomical experience that combines science and emotions. Two theaters plunge visitors into a fascinating virtual journey beyond the stars!
Note: A facilitator accompanies the group throughout the day.
**payable when registering online or on-site at UQAM
No refund is issued following registration in one or more optional activities.
Management reserves the right to cancel any optional activity if the participation rate is insufficient. In this case, UQAM’s Non-Credit Language Courses will reimburse the amount due.
Crédit: Planétarium/Alexandre Choquette / Tourisme Montréal
Crédit : Jardin Botanique/Marie Deschêne
Speed-Boat Tour | Panorama Cruise
Date: Sunday, May 31
Duration: 2 hours | departure from UQAM at 10 a.m. and return around noon
Sale Price: Can$ 46 (plus applicable taxes) **
The event runs shine or rain!
** From UQAM, the group will walk to the wharf.
Thanks to a powerful boat to navigate the St-Lawrence River, you will enjoy the Montreal panorama at high speed! Montreal as you have never seen it!
Take the opportunity to discover the historical and geographical emblems of the city by navigating from the Jacques-Cartier Bridge to the new Champlain Bridge, passing by Sainte-Hélène and Notre-Dame islands!
On the descent of the boat, participants can add, at their own expense, a crossing of the Old Port of Montreal on a zip line. Information on the spot!
No refund is issued following registration in one or more optional activities.
Management reserves the right to cancel any optional activity if the participation rate is insufficient. In this case, UQAM’s Non-Credit Language Courses will reimburse the amount due.
Crédit : Alexandre Choquette / Tourisme Montréal
Parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville
Date: Saturday, June 13 and Saturday, July 11
Duration: 9 hours | departure from UQAM at 9 a.m. and return around 6 p.m.
Sale Price: Can$ 40 (plus applicable taxes) **
**payable when registering online or on-site at UQAM
A few kilometers from Montréal, right in the middle of the St. Lawrence, 5 little islands form Parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville. This park offers green spaces, channels teeming with life and waterside trails. Walkers, cyclists, and canoers come here for a breath of fresh air and a break from city noise and, with a little luck, deer, beaver, and a wide variety of birds are to be seen.
During this visit, enjoy the expertise of a natural park warden and then enjoy nature at your own pace, renting a bike, a canoe, a sea kayak, a paddle surfboard, a canoe Rabaska or just enjoy the sand volleyball courts.
See Montreal and its attractions, from another point of view!
This excursion includes transportation, entrance to the Park, and an animated activity. Boat rentals or bike rentals are at participants’ expense. A snack bar is also available on-site. However, we recommend bringing your lunch and beverages.
No refund is issued following registration in one or more optional activities.
Management reserves the right to cancel any optional activity if the participation rate is insufficient. In this case, UQAM’s Non-Credit Language Courses will reimburse the amount due.
Crédit : Mathieu Dupuis
Day-trip to Québec City | Walking Tour of Old Québec, the cradle of the Québec History (in French only)
Date: Saturday, July 18
Duration: 14 hours | departure from Montréal at 8 a.m. and return around 10 p.m.
Sale Price: Can$ 95 (plus applicable taxes) **
**payable when registering online or on-site at UQAM
Enjoy the distinctive charm of the first French city in North America and the only fortified city in America, north of Mexico. With this walking tour, explore the following major points of interest:
• The National Assembly and the influence of both English and French architecture
• The Citadel in Québec City, the largest fortified city in America
• Château Frontenac, a true icon for Québec City
• Québec City Hall, in the heart of Old Québec
• Notre-Dame Basilica of Québec
• Place Royale and the atmosphere of the 17th century
• The Seminary of Québec, a must-see historical monument
• The St. Lawrence River and the Old Port
This tour includes transportation, a guided tour of the city, and free time to explore Quebec at your own pace.
No refund is issued following registration in one or more optional activities.
Management reserves the right to cancel any optional activity if the participation rate is insufficient. In this case, UQAM’s Non-Credit Language Courses will reimburse the amount due.
Crédit : Martin Laporte
Crédit: Jean-François Frenette
Day-trip to the City of Ottawa | Canadian Museum of History and free time (in English only)
Date: Saturday, July 18
Duration: 13 hours | departure from Montréal at 8 a.m. and return around 10 p.m.
Sale Price: Can$ 95 (plus applicable taxes) **
**payable when registering online or on-site at UQAM
Ottawa, Canada’s capital, is located in Ontario, not far from the Quebec border.
You'll see iconic landmarks, including Parliament and surrounding areas, the Rideau Canal and the historic ByWard Market. In addition to these discoveries, you are invited to visit the Canadian Museum of History, an architectural gem, on the edge of the Ottawa River. See, among other things, the largest collection of indoor totem poles in the world. The tour will be offered in English to allow you to deepen your knowledge of the target language.
This tour includes transportation, a guided tour of the Museum, and free time to explore Ottawa at your own pace.
No refund is issued following registration in one or more optional activities.
Management reserves the right to cancel any optional activity if the participation rate is insufficient. In this case, UQAM’s Non-Credit Language Courses will reimburse the amount due.
Crédit : Pierre Lambert, Claude Parent
Crédit: Benoit Cecile
Maison Saint-Gabriel | authentic site of Montreal’s rural past
Date: Saturday, August 1
Duration: 4 hours | from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sale Price: Can$ 35 (plus applicable taxes) **
**payable when registering online or on-site at UQAM
The Maison Saint-Gabriel, a museum and historic site, is the oldest architectural witness of rural history in Montreal. It preserves the memory of Marguerite Bourgeoys, first teacher of Ville-Marie, and the passage of « Les Filles du Roy ».
Today, Maison Saint-Gabriel evokes an authentic site of Montreal’s rural past.
By participating in the visit of Maison Saint-Gabriel and its gardens inspired by the 17th century, you will be immersed in the world of the first settlers and their lifestyle: food, hygiene, travel, and trades with the natives.
At the end of the visit, you are invited to share a country meal inspired by New France in the refectory.
No refund is issued following registration in one or more optional activities.
Management reserves the right to cancel any optional activity if the participation rate is insufficient. In this case, UQAM’s Non-Credit Language Courses will reimburse the amount due.
Crédit : Monique Tairaz
Gourmet Tour of Old Québec | walking tour
Date: Saturday, August 8
Duration: 14 hours | from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sale Price: Can$ 135 (plus applicable taxes) **
**payable when registering online or on-site at UQAM
The gourmet tour of Old Quebec is a 3-hour walk that offers 6 tasting stops.
Each stop has its gastronomic universe: from stylish snacks to the monastery meal while not forgetting the traditional French bakery! The proposed tastings will satisfy you as much as a hearty dinner.
For instance, you will taste a delicious variant of the traditional Québec poutine, a decadent sandwich club, a fresh croissant, and more!
Between the various gourmet stops, the guides reveal points of historical interest in Old Québec. All tastings are included in the ticket price.
No refund is issued following registration in one or more optional activities.
Management reserves the right to cancel any optional activity if the participation rate is insufficient. In this case, UQAM’s Non-Credit Language Courses will reimburse the amount due.
Crédit : Mathieu Dupuis
Sale Price: Can$ 26 (plus applicable taxes) *
List of available activities and schedules
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Do you want to keep fit throughout your stay in Montreal? All you need to do is select the UQAM Sports Center membership on the registration form while enrolling in a language program!
To all participants of the various summer programs offered by UQAM's Non-Credit Language Courses, the UQAM Sports Center offers access to its facilities, namely:
The UQAM campus is located in the heart of the Quartier latin in downtown Montréal, near the Quartier des Spectacles. This area is full of restaurants and cafes-bistros offering dishes with flavors of the world.
Students in residence halls may, because of their proximity to teaching classes, prepare their lunches.
FREE TIME
A recreational program is provided to participants at the beginning of each summer intensive session. This program is very handy for the following entertainments:
