Quebec- Louise Penny Book Launch
Abbaye de Saint-Benoit du Lac
October 25-27, 2024
Award-winning Canadian author Louise Penny will be releasing her latest novel, The Grey Wolf, this fall. To celebrate this exciting event, Travac has arranged to attend a special book launch with Louise Penny in the Eastern Townships. As one of the mystery genre’s all-time greats, tickets to Penny’s book signings are highly coveted and difficult to obtain. Travac has secured a limited number of seats for this special event which includes a signed copy of the new book. Also included are some of the attractions from our exceptionally popular “On the Trail of Louise Penny” tour: a lunch at Sapin Bistro; a visit to the Abbaye de St Benoit; a visit to the Louise Penny corner at Brome Lake Books; a wine tasting; and a visit to Sutton. Demand for places on this tour will be very high- early booking is your only guarantee. Travac cannot obtain more seats for this event.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This morning, we will leave Ottawa and make our way towards the Eastern Townships of Quebec. Our first stop will be at Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre where you will enjoy a full high tea experience. This is a tradition Louise and Armand would no doubt appreciate. Housed in a Neo-Georgian residence built in 1862, Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre is a non-profit organization devoted to the preservation, the support, and diffusion of the cultural and heritage traditions of the Eastern Townships. This beautiful centre is a favourite of many in the region. After tea, we will depart Uplands and head towards Magog where we will visit an award-winning winery known for its sparkling wines.
Day 2
We will begin our day in Sherbrooke with a guided tour of the town and its famous murals. We will then depart Uplands and head to Knowlton, a town known to Penny for its pastoral beauty and the inspiration for Three Pines in her books. We will stop by the Brome County Historical Society Museum where you will see “Jane’s Painting” from Still Life. We will then enjoy a fabulous lunch before heading to Knowlton for the special Louise Penny book launch event. During this event you will have the opportunity to hear from Louise Penny herself and even receive a copy of her new book.
Day 3
Our final day begins with a journey to Sutton. On our way, we will stop at Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac. This abbey was the inspiration for Saint-Gilbert-Entre-les-Loups Abbey in A Beautiful Mystery. The abbey itself has a history that dates back to 1912. At the time of its construction, it was rather isolated, but in an incredibly beautiful locale. The Benedictine monks of the Saint-Benoit-du-Lac abbey are famous for and have been making cheeses since 1943. You will have the chance to tour the abbey and to purchase some of this incredible cheese. Leaving the abbey, we will continue on to Sutton. Before we bid farewell to the world of Three Pines, you will also have a chance to visit the delicatessen (La Rumeur Affamée) on which Sarah’s Boulangerie was based.
We hope you will enjoy this tour into the world created by Louise Penny in her many Three Pines novels.
Itinerary subject to change.
Ontario- Pelee Island and Windsor Getaway
August 28-31, 2024
A passage to Pelee Island and Windsor Essex is an excellent getaway. The climate of the Lake Erie Islands Archipelago boasts the highest heat units in the country and the longest frost-free season in Ontario. This helps make the flora and fauna of Pelee Island rather unique.
There are many facets to Travac’s marvelous getaway. You’ll enjoy a Rum Runners tour that lets you understand the nefarious lifestyle of Windsor during the 1920’s. During your adventure you’ll experience Pelee Island through the eyes of a local professional guide, visit a local winery and enjoy tasting. You’ll also stop at Willistead Manor House once the residence of Edward Walker, the second son of Hiram Walker, one of the principle icons of the spirits industry during its formative years.
Your holiday includes round trip transportation on a deluxe chartered coach, 3 nights’ accommodation, 2 lunches, a full sightseeing program and the services of a Travac Tours Director. Early booking is your best guarantee of obtain space on this fabulous getaway.
Hotel Information
Best Western Plus Leamington Hotel and Conference Centre
Hotel Address
566 Bevel Line RoadLeamington, ON
N8H 3V4
519-326-8646
Holiday Inn Express Waterfront
Hotel Address
33 Riverside Dr EWindsor, ON
N9A 2S4
(519) 258-7774
Ontario- Agawa Canyon, Mackinac Island and Frankenmuth
September 15-19, 2024
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This morning you will depart Westgate Shopping Centre for Sault Ste. Marie. Along the way we will make a stop in Sudbury for a chance to view the Big Nickel. You will arrive in Sault Ste. Marie in time for dinner. There are several options for dinner close to the hotel.
Overnight – Sault Ste Marie
Day 2
This morning you will depart your hotel for the Algoma Central Railway Terminal and your trip to the Agawa Canyon. Your lunch is included aboard the train. Your trip will take you 114 miles north into the forests and hill of the Canadian Shield. Upon reaching the observation point you will have a chance to get off the train and enjoy the spectacular views. The train will have you back to Sault St. Marie in time for dinner.
Overnight – Sault Ste Marie
Day 3
Following breakfast, you will depart for Michigan. Shortly after crossing the border, you’ll board the ferry and head to Mackinac Island. Mackinac Island is world famous both as a historical site and as a movie location. There are no cars allowed on Mackinac Island, but the options of things to see and do on the island are limitless. You will board a horse-driven carriage for a tour of the island, then have free time. You can rent a bicycle built for two, shop, or visit Mackinac’s iconic landmark the Grand Hotel for afternoon tea. You depart Mackinac Island in the late afternoon arriving at your hotel in time for dinner.
Overnight – Mackinaw City
Day 4
After breakfast, you will make your way to Frankenmuth, one of the most visited tourist cities in Michigan. It is famous for its Bavarian architecture and Bronner’s which is known as “the world’s largest Christmas store”. Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland is the size of 1 ½ football fields with a Christmas inventory to match. You will have free time to shop and enjoy this festive village.
Overnight – Frankenmuth
Day 5
After breakfast, you will begin your journey back to Ottawa. Expect to arrive in Ottawa in time for dinner.
Itinerary subject to change.
Hotel Information
Algoma Water Tower Inn & Suites
Hotel Address
360 Great Northern RdSault Ste. Marie, ON
P6B 4Z7
705-949-8111
Baymont Inn & Suites Mackinaw City
Hotel Address
109 South Nicolet StreetMackinaw City, Michigan
49701
+1 231-436-7737
Bavarian Inn Lodge Frankenmuth
Hotel Address
1 Covered Bridge LnFrankenmuth, Michigan
48734
1-855-652-7200
Boston
September 1-4, 2024
Boston is a city that preserves the historical tradition of colonial times while maintaining a lively and modern ambience. For almost four hundred years Boston has stood as the cultural hub of New England welcoming visitors from around the world with its distinctive architecture, elegant parks and legendary attractions.
While in Boston, you will experience the elegance of the Hilton Boston Park Plaza, optimally located close to shopping, restaurants and nightlife. The Hilton is also within a comfortable walking distance to many popular landmarks.
A knowledgeable, local tour guide will accompany you on a narrated tour of the city where you will receive little-known facts about John F. Kennedy. You’ll travel down the old-world Freedom Trail with stops at Boston’s favourite historical landmarks. You’ll continue your tour with visits to Back Bay, the Public Gardens, Beacon Hill and old Ironsides, the oldest ship in the U.S. Navy.
Travac’s Boston holiday includes round trip transportation via a comfortable chartered coach, accommodation in downtown Boston, a narrated city tour highlighting JFK, a visit to the John F. Kennedy Museum and the services of a knowledgeable Travac Tours Director.
Don’t miss the opportunity to join Travac’s exciting Boston tour.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This morning you will depart Westgate Shopping Centre. A lunch stop will be made en-route. In the late afternoon you arrive at your hotel in Boston’s Back Bay.
Your hotel for the next three nights: Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Day 2
This morning enjoy an included half day city tour of Boston. With the help of a knowledgeable local guide, you will see most of the city’s famous sights and end with a short walking tour through the historic North End. The tour will end at Faneuil Hall Marketplace where you can grab lunch ($) and check out the local shops. Your Tour Director will advise what time to meet the coach. From here enjoy a relaxing ride to the JFK Museum and Library. Admission is included and your Tour Director will advise when to rejoin the coach to return to the hotel.
Day 3
Today is at your leisure to enjoy Boston. Your hotel’s concierge and Travac Tour Director will be happy to provide suggestions.
Day 4
Your Tour Director will advise what time to meet the coach for your return to Ottawa today. There will be rest stops and a lunch ($) stop made on route. Expected arrival is late evening.
Itinerary subject to change.
Cape Cod
June 9th-13th, 2024
September 15-19th, 2024
September 29th- October 3rd, 2024
Cape Cod is of course unique. Its windswept beaches provide vacationers with an endless panorama of the Atlantic Ocean. Its colonial past has left this peninsula with a legacy of beautiful gabled roofed and wood framed villages.
Travac Tours wants to take you to Cape Cod this summer for a 5-day, 4-night escape to one of America’s favourite seaside playgrounds. Your hotel in Cape Cod is The Comfort Inn in Hyannis. The hotel is a short walking distance to the quaint shops, boutiques, and eateries of Hyannis. To fully appreciate the history and culture of this special region, knowledgeable local guides will shepherd you through its local attractions. You will also have a chance to visit the legendary island of Martha’s Vineyard. Fishing was once the mainstay of this island, but it has become a summer retreat for the rich and famous including many of the Kennedy clan.
In all, your Cape Cod getaway includes round trip transportation via a comfortable chartered coach, 4 night’s accommodation, guided tours, 4 breakfasts and the services of a Travac Tours director. Indulge yourself in a well needed retreat where the past and the present meet in harmony and offers visitors a truly friendly New England experience. Book early for this unforgettable holiday! Space always sells out quickly.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This morning you will depart Westgate Shopping Centre. A lunch stop will be made en-route. In the late afternoon you arrive at your hotel in Hyannis.
Your hotel for the next four nights: Hyannis Inn.
Day 2
After breakfast, you will depart your hotel for a tour of Cape Cod. With the help of a knowledgeable local guide, you will see most of the peninsula’s famous sights – its gabled roofed houses, quaint seaside villages and warm water beaches. You will have part of your afternoon to explore the village of Hyannis. (B)
Day 3
Your adventure today will take you to Martha’s Vineyard. Located south of Cape Cod, “the Vineyard” was a retreat for wealthy whalers from Boston during the 19th century. Today it is a favorite island of many of New England’s wealthiest families and it is home to many lavish mansions. While in Martha’s Vineyard you will visit Edgartown and have time to shop in many of its one-of-a-kind boutiques. (B)
Day 4
Today is at your leisure, with the option to spend the afternoon in Provincetown. Or spend the day exploring Hyannis at your leisure. (B)
Day 5
Following breakfast, we will depart Hyannis for Ottawa. A lunch stop will be made en-route. Expect to arrive in Ottawa in the evening. (B)
Itinerary subject to change.
Please note that you are required to have a valid Canadian passport with you. Non-Canadians may require a visa to enter the U.S. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have such a document if required. Any other nationality other than Canadian persons must identify themselves to the booking agent for verification of documents required.
Hotel Information
Hyannis Inn (June 9-13)
Hotel Address
473 Main StHyannis, Massachusetts
02601
+1 508-775-0255
Courtyard By Marriott Cape Cod Hyannis Hotel (September 15-19)
Hotel Address
707 Iyannough RdHyannis, MA
02601
(508) 775 6600
Fairfield Inn & Suites Cape Cod Hyannis (September 29-October 3)
Hotel Address
867 Iyannough RdHyannis, MA
02601
(508) 771 6100
Southern Caribbean Cruise– No Flying
Norwegian is a Contemporary Cruise Line known for its fun, laid-back ambiance and inventive “freestyle cruising” concept, which features no enforced dress codes, no fixed dining times and a plethora of onboard entertainment and family-friendly activities. Your ship, Norwegian Getaway, combines the most magnificent amenities Norwegian has to offer with unforgettable destinations. Stroll The Waterfront, an innovative, industry-first open-air promenade designed to connect guests with the ocean like no other cruise line. Indulge in 20 dining options, experience the thrill of five water slides, and three levels of action-packed activities in the sports complex. The excitement and entertainment continue with Broadway style musical presentations. Your cruise package on Norwegian Getaway will include your choice of the following amenities (2 for Inside Cabins, Balcony Cabins receive all four): Premium Beverage package (gratuities not included); Specialty Dining package (gratuities not included); Internet package with 250 minutes; or $50 USD Shore Excursion credit.
Coming soon- stay tuned for dates and pricing!
Quebec City & Whale Watching
September 2-5, 2024
A late summer trip along the majestic St. Lawrence River is an experience that leaves a lasting impression on visitors. Sweeping hills give way to historic trading post towns, lively Francophone cities and ultimately the cool blues of the river itself.
Join us as we depart for the picturesque village of Tadoussac, at the maritime junction of the St. Lawrence River and the Saguenay Fjord. From here you will depart on a breathtaking whale watching cruise on which you are bound to see an abundance of marine life. Then it will be off to Quebec City. While in Quebec City you will have enough time to explore many of the wonders of this magnificent city including its quaint shops and cafes.
For booking information, contact Travac Tours at (613) 728-1934 or visit us at the Westgate Shopping Centre.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This morning you will depart Westgate Shopping Centre on your journey to the Quebec heartland. A lunch stop will be made enroute. Expect to arrive Hotel Tadoussac in the late afternoon. Your evening will be free to enjoy the facilities at the hotel. (D)
Day 2
This morning you will make your way to the pier for your 2.5-hour whale watching experience. A qualified guide will give you information about points of interest as well as information about the whales or belugas that you might encounter. After the cruise, you will return to your hotel. The remainder of your day is at leisure. (B)
Day 3
You will have an early departure for Quebec City. Upon arrival, you will have a guided tour of this magnificent city that is truly “a touch of Europe in your own back yard”. You will have ample time to explore the city on your own. (B)
Day 4
Your morning will be free in Old Quebec. Your Travac Tour Director will advise you of your departure time from the hotel. Expect to arrive back in Ottawa in the early evening. (B)
Itinerary subject to change.
Hotel Information
Hotel Clarendon
Hotel Address
57 Rue Sainte-AnneQuébec, QC
G1R 3X4
(418) 692-2480
Hôtel Tadoussac
Hotel Address
165 Rue du Bord de l'EauTadoussac, Quebec
G0T 2A0
(418) 235-4421
Maritimes- Iles de la Madeleine & Prince Edward Island
June 18- 26, 2024
September 13-21, 2024
Located in the middle of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, a green archipelago surrounded by white-sand beaches and red cliffs wields a magnetic attraction on everyone that steps on its shores. Iles de la Madeleine offers a perfect summer escape. Renowned for their warm hospitality, the islanders here have created a perfect summer getaway with exquisite seafood, fabulous attractions including wonderful galleries and shops.
While on PEI you will experience Charlottetown as well as landscapes filled with rolling hills and green forests. You also have a chance to stroll along the beckoning sandy beaches with their dunes and red sandstone cliffs. Imagine walking in the footsteps of Lucy Maud Montgomery, creator of Anne of Green Gables. During the tour of this island you will be charmed by the yarns of our local host as he guides you through some of the most beautiful and colourful villages in Canada.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Ottawa to Edmundston
This morning you will depart Ottawa and travel east along the south shore of the St Lawrence River. Expect to arrive in Edmundston in the late afternoon.
Hotel – Edmundston Four Points by Sheraton (or similar)
Day 2
Edmundston to Summerside
Leaving Edmundston we will continue our journey along the Trans-Canada highway making your way east through New Brunswick to the sea, where you will cross Confederation Bridge. Confederation Bridge spans the Abegweit Passage of Northumberland Strait, linking Prince Edward Island with mainland New Brunswick. It won’t take long once you have crossed this engineering marvel to reach Summerside, your home for the evening.
Hotel – Quality Inn & Suites Garden of the Gulf Summerside (or similar) (B)
Overnight – Summerside
Day 3
Summerside to Iles De La Madeleine
After a leisurely breakfast and a bit more time in Summerside, you’re off to Souris for the ferry crossing to Iles de la Madeleine. Our route to the ferry will take us along the north coast of PEI. Dinner will be available to be purchased onboard the ferry during your 5-hour crossing.
Hotel – Chateau Madelinot Iles de la Madeline (or similar) (B)
Day 4
Iles De La Madeleine
The Îles de la Madeleine is an isolated archipelago made up of seven inhabited islands in the middle of the Gulf of St.Lawrence. Six of these islands are linked by the main road, Route 199, while the seventh, Entry Island, is only accessible by boat. The total population of the islands is under 15,000. While on the islands you enjoy a complete change of pace. Today we tour the western part of the archipelago. In the morning we will visit the villages of Cap-aux-Meules, L’Etang-du-Nord and La Cote. In the afternoon we have the opportunity to explore the island of Havre-Aubert. Dinner is included tonight.
Hotel – Chateau Madelinot Iles de la Madeline (or similar) (B & D)
Day 5
Iles De La Madeleine
Today we visit the eastern part of the islands. In the morning, we explore the village of Havre-aux Maisons and make a stop at the Pointe-Basse Harbour to visit the herring smokehouse economuseum. We will then make our way to the Echourie lighthouse before stopping at Dune-du-Sud for a walk on the beach and a look at the brilliant cliffs carved by the sea. In the afternoon we will visit the villages of Grosse-Isle and Grand-Entrée. Dinner is included tonight.
Hotel – Chateau Madelinot Iles de la Madeline (or similar) (B & D)
Day 6
Iles De La Madeleine to Charlottetown
This morning, you will enjoy a boxed breakfast on the ferry back to PEI. Upon our arrival the remainder of the day will be at leisure.
Hotel – Rodd Charlottetown Hotel (or similar) (B)
Day 7
Charlottetown
This morning, we will be met by our local guide for a tour of this appealing island. We will start off with a tour of Historic Charlottetown. Next, we will be off to Anne’s Land. Your journey will take you to Cavendish, one of the prettiest towns on the island. The fictional redheaded Anne of Green Gables is everywhere in this area. When the novel Anne of Green Gables was first published in 1908, most people could only dream of visiting its magical setting. Your visit will take you to Green Gables heritage place. Green Gables, part of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Cavendish National Historic Site, is famous around the world as the inspiration for the setting in Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic tale of fiction. We will also visit PEI Preserve Company, North Rustico, and PEI National Park.
Hotel – Rodd Charlottetown Hotel (or similar) (B & L)
Day 8
Charlottetown to Edmundston
After a hearty breakfast you will begin your homeward journey stopping again in Edmundston.
Hotel – Edmundston Four Points by Sheraton (or similar) (B)
Day 9
Edmundston to Ottawa
It will be an early start back to Ottawa. Expect to be back in the city for dinner. (B)
Itinerary subject to change.
Hotel Information
Four Points by Sheraton Edmundston, or similar
Hotel Address
100 rue Rice StreetEdmunston, NB
E3V 1T4
(506) 739-7321
Quality Inn and Suites Summerside
Hotel Address
618 Water St. EastSummerside, PEI
C1N 2V5
(902) 436-2295
Chateau Madelinot
Hotel Address
323 QC-199Fatima (Iles de la Madeleine), QC
G4T 2H6
(418) 986-2211
Rodd Charlottetown
Hotel Address
75 Kent StCharlottetown, PEI
C1A 7K4
+1 902 892 7448
Québec City and Île d’Orleans
June 21-24
Québec City, built on the banks of the St. Lawrence River at Cap Diamant, is one of the most historic and beautiful cities in North America. It is the continent’s only walled city, a fact that aided UNESCO’s 1985 decision to classify it as a prestigious world heritage site.
Let Travac Tours transport you on a four day, three-night holiday to this breathtaking capital of the province and enjoy a taste of Europe in your own backyard.
You will spend three nights at the fabulous Clarendon Hotel, in the centre of the old town. This 4 star hotel is an ideal base for exploring all the old city has to offer. A wonderful city, with a taste of Europe, that can be explored by foot.
Travac’s Québec expedition provides you with a fully narrated glimpse of the city.
Your Québec City holiday includes round-trip transportation in a comfortable chartered coach, three nights’ accommodation, and guided tours of Old Québec and Île d’Orleans. Join us on this fabulous getaway!
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Coach departs Westgate Shopping Centre for Quebec City. Our accommodation for the next three nights is the Clarendon Hotel. A fabulous location to see the sights and sounds of Old Quebec. You will easily enjoy the cobblestone streets and their seventeenth- and eighteenth-century stone houses and churches. You will also be free to come and go at your leisure, perhaps stopping for a croissant and steaming bowl of coffee in a Parisian-style café.
Day 2
This morning, we will depart for a guided tour of Québec City. Our tour includes visits to the Plains of Abraham, the Parliament Buildings, Artists’ Alley and much of the old city. We will then head along the Beaupré coast to visit Montmorency Falls and Sainte Anne de Beaupre Basilica. Late in the afternoon you will again be free to stroll through the streets of old Quebec. You may also wish to visit the Musée de la Civilisation, which skillfully presents tourists with a display of French-Canadian culture.
Day 3
Later this morning we will depart for the culinary island of Ile d’Orléans. Savour the favours of the region by having the opportunity to make several stops, including a vineyard. The island measures 34km long and 8km wide. A great place to stop and taste local produce and learn from your local guide, the history dating back to 1535 when the first European explorers set foot on this island.
Day 4
Your morning will be free to shop and enjoy this magnificent city at your leisure. Check out time is 11:00am.
Expect to arrive in Ottawa in the early evening.
Itinerary subject to change.
Quebec- On the Trail of Louise Penny
Abbaye de Saint-Benoit du Lac
Exploring the Epic Sites That Created the Backdrop to
Louise Penny’s Captivating Novels
Award-winning Canadian author Louise Penny has captivated the world with her compelling mystery novels set primarily in the Eastern Townships of Quebec. Her wildly popular books from the Three Pines series have consistently topped the New York Times bestseller lists and have been translated into 29 languages, selling more than 10 million copies worldwide. Her recent collaboration co-authoring State of Terror with Hillary Rodham Clinton has cemented her as one of the mystery genre’s all-time greats, and this spring Travac wants to take you to the centre of her universe as we visit the idyllic real-life locations that inspire the settings to her novels.
Travac’s special three-day excursion will take you into the heart of the Eastern Townships and to the locations that have been immortalized by Penny and her brilliantly fashioned characters. We will visit the Victorian village of Knowlton- the direct inspiration for Penny’s fictional village of Three Pines- with stops at Brome Lake Books and the Brome County Historical Society Museum where Jane’s painting from Still Life is on display. Your tour will continue with visits to many sites that are cherished parts of the fabric woven in Louise Penny’s novels, including (among others) Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac (the inspiration for Saint-Gilbert-Entre-les-Loups Abbey in A Beautiful Mystery), old Hadley House, and of course, Sarah’s Boulangerie. We will also make stops at Elderberry Farm, Sherbrooke’s famous murals, and enjoy high tea- an Eastern Townships tradition that Penny and Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of Three Pines would no doubt appreciate.
Travac’s fabulous Louise Penny adventure will be very popular- early booking is essential. Join us as we uncover the important settings that make Penny’s novels so endearing and the secrets behind them!
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This morning we will leave Ottawa and make our way towards the Eastern Townships of Quebec. Our first stop will be Vitality Elderberry Farm in Lac-Brome for a tasting of their delicious berries that are known for their health benefits. We will then make our way to Knowlton, a town known to Penny for its pastoral beauty and the inspiration for Three Pines in her books. While in Knowlton, your lunch will be included. After lunch, we will visit Brome Lake Books. This small village bookstore has all the trappings of an early 20th century building with bookcases filled with both hardcovers and paperbacks. You can even leave a message for Louise Penny in a book dedicated to this purpose. After your visit to the bookstore, you will take a short walk to the Brome County Historical Society Museum where you will find Jane’s painting from Still Life. After our visit to Knowlton, we will visit an award-winning winery, just outside of Magog, known particularly for its sparkling wines.
Day 2
We will begin our day in Sherbrooke with a guided tour of the town and its famous murals. We will then make our way to the Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre for high tea, a tradition Louise and Armand would appreciate. Housed in a Neo-Georgian residence built in 1862, Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre is a non-profit organization devoted to the preservation, the support, and diffusion of the cultural and heritage traditions of the Eastern Townships. This Centre is a favorite haunt for many in the region. After tea, we will visit La Station Fromagerie, winner of several regional, provincial, and national awards for their cheese made from organic raw cow’s milk. The cows feed on organic pastures that give their cheeses a very local flavour. Our last stop is Georgeville, where you can visit the General Store, the inspiration for Mr. Belliveau’s General Store, and St George’s Church, inspiration for St Thomas Church. You will also see the old Mansion House, the basis of “Hadley House” which figures prominently in Penny’s novel A Fatal Grace. The Old Mansion House was built in 1889 and once had the distinction of being Quebec’s oldest hotel in continuous operation. The house began its life as a coaching inn, serving travelers making their way from Montreal to Boston. Over the years, folklore has surrounded the house which Penny picks up in her novel.
Day 3
Our final day begins with a journey to Sutton. On our way, we will stop at Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac. This abbey was the inspiration for Saint-Gilbert-Entre-les-Loups Abbey in A Beautiful Mystery. The abbey itself has a history that dates back to 1912. At the time of its construction, it was rather isolated, but in an incredibly beautiful locale. The Benedictine monks of the Saint-Benoit-du-Lac abbey are famous for and have been making cheeses since 1943. You will have the chance to tour the abbey and to purchase some of this incredible cheese. Before we bid farewell to the world of Three Pines, you will also have a chance to visit the delicatessen (La Rumeur Affamée) on which Sarah’s Boulangerie was based.
We hope you will enjoy this tour into the world created by Louise Penny in her many Three Pines novels.
Itinerary subject to change.