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QUEBEC CITY AQUARIUM
This is a long-awaited trip for some of us, who can watch the colourful, diverse and entrancing world of marine life for hours.
Montreal used to have an Aquarium at the entrance to La Ronde. The Zoological Society of Montreal helped to plan it. When the Aquarium closed twenty-five years later, due to labour and financial problems, all its inhabitants, including the penguins and surviving seals, were moved to Quebec City.
At the Quebec City Aquarium there is an underwater tunnel through an immense tank where you can be submerged 'under the sea' . There are also large marine animals to observe, such as penguins, seals and a walrus, if it is available in wintertime.
There is a cafeteria to eat in, and films and displays to engage you.
The entrance fee to the Aquarium is $17.00 for adults and $15.50 for seniors. That is your separate responsibility.
We plan to re-visit the Chocolate Shop and other fine food emporiums in the Old City, or perhaps walk around the Citadel for some exercise and fresh air, if there is time before returning to Montreal.
Wear warm clothing for an outdoor walk, and a bag to carry away your purchases at the aquarium and chocolate shop. You might bring some snacks to eat at the cafeteria, where you can get hot drinks, or order from their menu.
Departure: Leave Montreal for Quebec City, by small coach*, at Atwater Library at 8:30 am. Arrive at the Aquarium in Quebec City around 11.00 am. Leave for the Old City of Quebec at 3:00 pm. Leave Quebec City at 5.30 pm. Arrive in Montreal at 8:30 pm.
Cost: $55.00 for members, $60.00 for non-members. There will be no refunds. Each person will be responsible for a replacement. *There is a limit of 21 passengers, so get your reservation and payment in as soon as possible.
Deadline: Wednesday, February 15.
Important!
The form you need for the Quebec City Aquarium trip is this one.
Print it out and return it without delay.
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Date: Sunday, June 17 Parc de la Rivière des Milles Isles
Date: Sunday, July 22 Parc La Mauricie
Date: Sunday, August 26 Old Terrebonne
Date: Friday - Sunday, September 21-23 Bowmanville Zoo
Date: Sunday, October 21 Johnville Bog and Sherbrooke Museum of Nature
Date: Sunday, November 18 Cap St. Jacques
Trips are subject to change. Check monthly newsletter for details.
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