NH&RA Summer Institute (2017)
Social Activities
Walking Tour of Old Quebec
Thursday, July 20, 9:00-11:00am
Quebec City is perfect for a walking tour. This is also the best way to really appreciate the French culture of the city and feel its energy. Put on good walking shoes, take your camera and begin your exploration! Be prepared to see the Citadelle walls, The Parliament, The Battlefield Park, Panoramic stairs, and more.
- Registration fee: $30
Developers Luncheon
Thursday, July 20, 11:00-1:00pm
- Registration fee: $60
- Developers only.
Opening Reception
Thursday, July 20, 5:30-7:30pm
- Included in registration fee for conference participants
- Adult guest registration fee: $90
- Child guest registration fee: Free
Island Tour & Gourmet Tasting Experience
Friday, July 21, 2:00-5:30pm
Great networking opportunity! Adults and children are welcome.
Just 20 minutes from Quebec City is the charming Île d’Orléans which stretches along the St Lawrence River. This is one of the first settled colonies of the New France. We will spend a relaxing afternoon tasting regional wine, Ice Cider (non-alcoholic cider available) and Creme de cassis. Our final stop we will visit a local Chocolate Factory nestled in a 200-year old ancestral house.
- Registration fee: $90
- Includes tastings and transportation
Montmorency Falls Scenic Hike
Saturday, July 22, 2:00-5:30pm
Parc de la Chute-Montmorency is a few minutes from Quebec City. It’s one of the province’s most spectacular sites. With its awe-inspiring 83m/272′ waterfall, a full one and a half times higher than Niagara Falls. The falls may be discovered on foot or by a Cable Car. So bring comfortable walking shoes and your camera. There are beautiful photo opportunities from the top of the falls.
- Registration fee: $65
- Includes: Transportation, water fall park pass and the Gondola Ride