Winter Wanderer: February 15th – February 21st, 2025 

Experience a winter wonderland and learn about the indigenous culture of the Huron-Wendat people through immersive experiences as you explore Quebec! 

About the Trip

While you explore the Canadian territory of Quebec, you will participate in a variety of amazing winter activities to give you the best experience of this Canadian territory. First, you will stay at the Village Vacances Valcartier, where you can hit the slopes in tubes at the Winter Playground and swim inside at Bora Parc, the indoor water park. This is also home to North America’s only Ice Hotel, a lodging made entirely out of ice and snow, which you will be able to tour. 

Following your stay at Village Vacances Valcartier, you will enjoy a stay at Hotel-Musee Premieres Nations, a unique hotel and museum dedicated to the indigenous Huron-Wendat people. While here, you will have a guided tour of the museum and immersive experiences that include a demonstration at the Ekionkeistha National Longhouse and Onhwa Lumina, an outdoor trail that tells the story and traditions of the Huron-Wendat through lights, sound, and video. During your stay here, you will enjoy meals at La Traite, a restaurant dedicated to modern presentation of authentic traditional cuisine of the indigenous people of the area. 

From here you will travel to Old Quebec City, where you will tour the historic Fairmont le Chateau de Frontenac, and have the opportunity to explore more historic sites in the town, including the AU 1884, a 140-year-old toboggan. You will wrap up your trip by ice skating through the forest at Domaine Enchanteur and spending your final night at Parc Omega, where you will sleep within the territory of wolf packs. While here, you will also have a tour of the wildlife park as well as meals at Omega Bon.

NOTE: This Destination takes place in February, which may be a school break only for some Girl Scouts, depending on where you live. Participants who need to miss a day of school before and/or after the trip for travel days will be provided with a formal letter to request excused school absences. 

Who Should Apply?

• Age: Girl Scouts in grades 7-12 at the time of the trip. 

• Interests: Winter activities, wildlife, history, and indigenous culture.

• Requirements: Open mind to trying new foods and learning about other cultures - French culture, indigenous culture. Enjoys cold weather.

• Equipment: Winter gear- boots, snow suit, etc. Passport/passport card required for participants over 16 years. Most meals and activities are included but some meals and attractions will be at your own cost. 

• Ignite Your Passion! This trip is great for who are interested in culture and adventure.

The Cost

Program fee: $1,800

The program fee does not include airfare. Girl Scouts will need to arrange transportation to Syracuse, New York.

Deposit due upon acceptance: $180. (This deposit is already included in your trip program fee.)

Final payment due: January 15, 2025. Last day to cancel is December 15, 2024.

Financial aid may be available. Check with your local council.

Host and Contact Info

GSNYPENN Pathways | https://www.gsnypenn.org/

Mandy Simons, asimons@gsnypenn.org, 315-275-2057