Canadian Christmas Markets Escape | December 2027
6-Day Tour From Montreal To Quebec
December 8, 2027–December 13, 2027
Experience the magic of the holidays in Canada’s most charming winter cities. This festive escape takes you from lively Montreal to storybook Quebec City, combining guided sightseeing with ample free time to wander enchanting Christmas markets.
In Montreal, explore historic neighborhoods and cultural landmarks before immersing yourself in the season at Montreal’s Christmas Village, the Great Christmas Market and the iconic Jean-Talon Market in Little Italy.
Continue to Quebec City, where you’ll tour the fortified Old Quebec, stroll through beautifully decorated holiday markets and discover Quebec’s beloved German Christmas Market — featuring cozy wooden chalets, artisanal gifts, festive treats and live musical entertainment. Along the way, visit a towering waterfall and a traditional sugar shack lunch. This unforgettable winter journey blends culture, cuisine and holiday cheer at every turn.
Call To Learn More
US/Canada: 800-579-6178
International: +44 1524 386423
Our hours of operation are Monday–Friday from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. ET.
Tour Snapshot
Stay
6 Days
5 Nights
Meals
5 Breakfasts
2 Lunches
2 Dinners
Activity Level
Activity Level: 1
Pace Level: Leisurely
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Travel Style
Motorcoach
Trip Information
Trip Highlights
- Explore the Great Montreal Christmas Market, Christmas Village and Quebec City German Christmas Market
- Browse festive Quebec holiday markets
- A guided Quebec City tour, including the Old Quebec Funicular
- A Montreal city tour featuring Notre-Dame Basilica
- Traditional sugar shack and festive meal
- Scenic Montmorency Falls Park
- The flavors of Jean-Talon Market
- Tour of the Albert Gilles Copper Art Studio and Museum
- Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre Shrine
Tour Inclusions
- 4- to 5-star hotel accommodations in Montreal and Quebec City
- Daily breakfast and select lunches and dinners
- Admission to all included attractions
- On-tour motorcoach transportation with Wi-Fi
- Personal audio headsets throughout the tour
- A balanced blend of guided sightseeing and free time to explore
- Gratuities
- HGV host, tour director and local guides
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure days
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Wednesday, December 8, 2027 | Arrive in Montreal, Canada
Welcome to Montreal, a city that seamlessly blends the old and new. Proudly honoring its French culture, heritage and language, Montreal is largely bilingual and rich in character.
Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure.
In the evening, join your HGV host and fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.
Accommodations: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth or similar
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2: Thursday, December 9, 2027 | Montreal City Tour with Notre-Dame Basilica, Christmas Village and Market
Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Montreal, including a visit to the iconic Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal. Inside the neo-Gothic style basilica, you’ll be captivated by its remarkable paintings, stained-glass windows and the warm orange glow of the ornate altar.
Enjoy lunch at a traditional Montreal deli, followed by a visit to Jean-Talon Market, Grand Marché de Noël de Montréal (Great Christmas Market) and Montreal’s Christmas Village. Browse more than 40 chalets showcasing local and regional artisans at the Great Montreal Christmas Market.
Accommodations: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3: Friday, December 10, 2027 | Travel to Quebec with Leisure Time
This morning, depart Montreal and travel to Quebec, one of the most historic and best-preserved cities in North America. Check into your accommodations and spend the remainder of the day at your leisure. Explore the city’s winter festivities, visit the holiday markets or stroll the cobblestone streets of UNESCO-listed Old Quebec.
Accommodations: Fairmont Le Château Frontenac or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 4: Saturday, December 11, 2027 | Albert Gilles Copper Art Studio and Museum, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Shrine and Montmorency Falls Park
Discover Canada’s only walled city with a morning tour of Quebec City. Highlights include the Place d’Armes, Quebec Seminary and the centuries-old Place Royale. Ride the historic funicular for sweeping views of Old Quebec, the St. Lawrence River and Lower Town, as you descend the cliff face at a dramatic 45-degree angle.
Visit a locally owned Sugar Shack for a traditional sugar shack lunch including live musical entertainment. Then view unique decorative copper art at Albert Gilles Copper Art Studio and Museum.
Continue to the Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Shrine and admire its hand-crafted copper doors. Then, enjoy a traditional sugar shack lunch accompanied by live entertainment.
Weather permitting, visit Montmorency Falls Park, home to the 272-foot Montmorency Falls — one-and-a-half times taller than Niagara Falls. In winter, the mist freezes at the base, forming a striking mound of fine powdery snow known as pain de sucre (sugarloaf).
The remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore the European-style outdoor markets and enjoy holiday shopping.
Accommodations: Fairmont Le Château Frontenac or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 5: Sunday, December 12, 2027 | Quebec’s German Christmas Market
Discover Quebec’s German Christmas Market, where you’ll browse wooden kiosks, discover unique treasures and enjoy live musical entertainment. The afternoon is yours to explore at your leisure.
In the evening, join your host and fellow travelers for a farewell dinner.
Accommodations: Fairmont Le Château Frontenac or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6: Monday, December 13, 2027 | Adventure Ends in Quebec, Canada
Points for Travel
Any combination of permitted points and cash or credit card may be used towards a Hosted Trip vacation.
- HGVClub Members, Members of The Club, Embarc and Extraordinary Escapes Members, click here to learn more.
- Bluegreen Vacation Club Members, click here to learn more.
Trip Cost
From $4,999/£3,700 per person, based on double occupancy
Book by March 26, 2027, to secure your spot.
Single and triple accommodations may be available upon request; call for special pricing.
Call To Book Your Hosted Trip
US/Canada: 800-579-6178
International: +44 1524 386423
Our hours of operation are Monday–Friday from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. ET.
Terms and Conditions
HOSTED TRIPS POINTS FOR TRAVEL: Reservations must be booked by March 26, 2027. Nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit of $500/£375 per person is due at the time of booking. Final payment due by May 14, 2027. Any combination of permitted points and cash or credit card is an applicable form of payment towards a Hosted Trip vacation. Point values applied under this benefit are subject to change and may vary based on tier level. All trips are subject to availability and will be conducted in English. All participants are required to sign the General Activity Release and Indemnification Agreement acknowledgment and to complete the Globus Guest Acknowledgment online process. Price is per person based on double occupancy, land tour only, for tour dates outlined above. Fares shown are in U.S. dollars and British pounds for new reservations only and are subject to availability. Prices, additional fees, itineraries and availability are subject to change without notice. Certain terms, conditions and restrictions may apply. Please call us at 800-579-6178 or +44 1524 386423 for additional information.
Hosted Trip package includes all Globus inclusions plus these additional inclusions: some meals; one ticket per paying passenger for included excursions as noted in itinerary which may require an extra waiver to participate and have other restrictions/qualifications based on height, age and weight; on-tour motorcoach transportation; gratuities for Globus tour director, tour guides and drivers; taxes; and airport transfers. Montreal arrival transfers are included on the tour start date of December 8, 2027, and Quebec departure transfers are included on the tour end date of December 13, 2027, provided that Guest arrival and departure flight or alternative travel details are received at least 90 days prior for domestic travelers and 120 days prior for international travelers before tour commencement. Not included: airfare; airline baggage fees; airport or departure taxes; travel insurance; car rental; gratuities for hotel housekeepers; alcohol, beverages and food outside the contracted Globus menu as presented at a dining venue; optional excursions; and all other items of a personal nature.
Tour itinerary activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions. Alcoholic beverages are only available to travelers 18 years or older. Hotels may differ from those listed by the tour provider, but the accommodations selected are of equivalent standard. Your hotels will be available in your final documents approximately 2-3 weeks prior to departure. No compensation is provided for alternative hotel stays not listed in the tour provider’s documentation.
A passport valid for six months past the end date of this trip is required for all Guests. If you have a criminal record, you may be unable to enter Canada. Entry requirements may vary for passport holders from other countries. Entry visas for other nationalities may be required. Visa requirements are subject to change at any time. International visitor entry requirements are subject to change at any time. In addition to passport and visa requirements, some countries may have additional requirements. It is the responsibility of the traveler to obtain and pay for all required entry documents prior to travel. U.S. citizens, please refer to the travel.state.gov website for additional information, and non-U.S. citizens, please refer to your country's authority. Any requirements imposed by countries visited or traveled through are the responsibility of each traveler, and Great Vacation Destinations, Inc. cannot be held responsible for failure to comply or qualify for entry.
GLOBUS: This is a Globus-provided tour being sold by Great Vacation Destinations, Inc. Please visit Globus’ website for full terms and conditions.
GREAT VACATION DESTINATIONS, INC. (GVD) is a full-service travel agency that is a Seller of Travel providing vacations to Hilton Grand Vacations Members and Guests located at 6355 Metrowest Blvd., Suite 180, Orlando, Florida 32835. GVD is a licensed Seller of Travel in Washington registration no. 602-283-711; Fla. Seller of Travel Ref. No. ST37755; ARC registration no. 15-72225-4; and California registration no. CST# 2068362-50 (registration as a Seller of Travel does not constitute approval by the State of California). Void where prohibited or restricted by law and/or where state registration requirements have not been met.
