$3,280.00
Traveling along the St. Lawrence Seaway, discover the Shrines, Saints, and Cities of “Old World” French Canada!
Carmelite Pilgrimage Flyer 2024
Mid-day flight on August 23, 2024, from LAX (or your city of departure) to Mexico City.
Three nights in Montreal at St. Joseph's Oratory Guesthouse
One night at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Cape in Trois Rivieres - Travellodge
Two nights at St. Anne de Beaupre - Quality Inn
One night at Montreal Airport - Holiday Inn
Morning flight from Montreal to LAX (or your home city).
You are invited on a Carmelite-inspired pilgrimage to St. Anne de Beaupre Shrine, (the first pilgrimage destination in N. America), Our Lady of the Cape, St. Joseph’s Oratory (the largest shrine dedicated to Jesus’ foster-father in the world), Montreal & Quebec! Driving along the majestic St. Lawrence Seaway, discover the deep religious history and culture of French Canada without ever leaving our shores!
Day 1 – Friday – Mid-day departure on a flight from LA to Montreal. Evening arrival and transfer to St. Jean XXIII Pavilion Inn at the doorstep of St. Joseph’s Oratory, our home in Montreal, for three nights.
Day 2 – Excursion to Kahnawake and Old Town Montreal. Driving parallel to the south shore of the St. Lawrence, stop at St. Francis Mission in the Mohawk Indian Reservation of Kahnawake, across the river from Montreal. Here rest the mortal remains of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, “Lily of the Mohawks.” Although born in upstate NY (c. 1656), she traveled north to serve this mission after her conversion. Continue to Old Town Montreal. With mid-17th-century origins, this vibrant city rose upon the triple-peaked hill of Mount Royal on the island of Montreal. Stroll along the boardwalk to Notre Dame de Montreal (c.1820), an exquisite Gothic-Renaissance basilica. Visit Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours, one of the city’s oldest churches (c. 1655), charmingly known as the “Sailors Chapel.” Close to the port, it became a tradition for the sailors to pray here before a voyage. Ex-votos in the form of model ships still hang from the ceiling. St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, 17th Cent. foundress of the Congregation of Notre Dame, rallied the colonists to build this church. See her tomb and visit a museum dedicated to her life and the early history of Montreal. Also, see a small 16th-century wooden statue of Mary that she brought from France.
Day 3 – Join devotees of Brother Andre Bessette, the 19th-century doorkeeper famous for his friendship with St. Joseph, on a significant local pilgrimage to his birthplace in Mont-Saint-Grégoire! Visit the sites of Br. Andre and have the opportunity to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Day 4 – Morning at the Oratory of St. Joseph, the world’s largest church dedicated to the guardian of the Holy Family. Situated on the slopes of Mt. Royal, this marvelous Shrine is the work of the recently canonized Brother Andre Bessette, whose love of St. Joseph inspired all he did. Beginning with a chapel built by hand in 1904 in honor of his patron saint, the Oratory grew into the Shrine it is today, with over 2 million visitors annually. Visit the original chapel and the basilica with a Renaissance Revival facade. See the votive chapel, Brother Andre’s tomb, and the Stations of the Cross gardens’. Afternoon departure northeast along the St. Lawrence to Canada’s Marian Shrine of Notre-Dame-du-Cap (“Our Lady of the Cape”) in Trois-Rivieres, where thousands of pilgrims visit annually to pray in the oldest standing Canadian chapel (c.1635). Late afternoon arrival and overnight at Travelodge in Trois Rivieres. Evening Rosary at the Shrine.
Day 5 – Morning check-out and return to the Shrine to visit the new basilica and learn of the miracle of the Ice Bridge witnessed by Bl. Fr. Frederic Jansoone in 1888. Afternoon departure north to the Rivertown of St. Anne de Beaupre, which has been receiving pilgrims honoring the grandmother of Jesus since 1658. Mid-afternoon arrival at the Comfort Inn for check-in (2 nights). Evening visit to the Shrine for a Rosary & Candlelight Procession.
Day 6 – Excursion to the charming 400-year-old Canadian capital of Quebec City, the only walled city north of Mexico. Sprawling across cliff-tops ascending from the river bank, enjoy a funicular ride from Upper Town to Lower Town’s Place Royale, the original trading post of Samuel de Champlain, founder of the city in 1608. As the first French settlement in N. America, Old Quebec is reminiscent of 18th-century France. Walk along cobblestone streets lined with stone houses and shops. Visit the Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec, the site of one of the oldest parishes in North America.
Day 7 – A morning dedicated to the Shrine of St. Anne. Visit the Basilica, which has a venerable statue of St. Anne with a miraculous history. Walk the Way of the Cross and learn of Venerable Alfred Pampalon, whose body rests here. Climb the Sancta Scala or visit a copper museum. Afternoon drive to Montreal, stopping at Montmorency Falls (higher than Niagara)—early evening arrival and overnight at Holiday Inn Montreal Dorval Airport.
Day 8 – Early morning transfer to the airport for a flight to Los Angeles. Late afternoon arrival at LAX.
TERMS & CONDITIONS DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT A deposit is required to hold a reservation. The tour cost is based on payment by personal check or bank transfer. There is a 3.5% surcharge for credit card use. CANCELLATION POLICY If a written notice of cancellation is received beyond 45 days before departure, a full refund less $400 applies. If the notice is received within 45 days of departure, $400 + any amount retained by the airline, hotels & bus companies will be non-refundable. ITINERARIES Daily itineraries are prepared in advance and are subject to change. AIRLINE SEATING AND FREQUENT FLYER MILEAGE
Seating is under the control of the airlines. Usually, group airfares are not eligible for frequent flyer mileage. BAGGAGE Only carry-on baggage to bring on the plane is included. A suitcase (maximum of 50 pounds) to check on the plane is an additional cost as specified by the airline. DOCUMENTATION All passengers must have a government-issued passport to travel to Canada. Check with the US State Department for the latest health requirements for Int’l. Travel as they are subject to change. SINGLE OCCUPANCY Tour costs are based on double room occupancy. Accommodation in a single room is available at a surcharge. TRAVELERS INSURANCE Travelers Insurance is highly recommended. We do not accept responsibility for loss or damage to property due to handling and/or accidents. MEALS The meals during the tour are mostly pre-arranged. Oftentimes, the meals served are buffet-style. We will do what we can to assist you, if needed, on a case-by-case basis. AIR CARRIER RESPONSIBILITY The airlines cannot be held responsible for any act, omission, or event when passengers are not on board their aircraft. The airlines, as international carriers, are subject to international conventions limiting their liability; the limitations of liability contained on the passenger’s airline ticket shall constitute the sole contract between the airlines and the passenger under the conditions stated on the ticket. The airlines are not responsible for any negligent acts and/or omissions of independent contractors, their employees, agents, or representatives. Tour participants fly jet service in economy class. RESPONSIBILITY St. Olav Enterprises, LLC (doing business as Sacred Heart Tours or SHT) acts only as an agent for the airlines, hotels, and bus companies or owners or contractors providing accommodations, transportation, or other services, and all Coupons, Exchange Orders, Receipts, Tickets & Contracts issued by the company are issued subject to any and all tariffs, terms & conditions under which any accommodations, transportation or any other services whatsoever are provided by such airlines, hotels or bus companies or owners or contractors, and by the acceptance of such coupons, exchange orders, receipts, contracts and tickets, the tour member agrees to the following and also agrees that neither Sacred Heart Tours nor any of its affiliates or subsidiary companies shall be or become liable or responsible for any loss, injury or damage to any property, person or otherwise in connection with any accommodations, transportation or other services resulting, directly or indirectly, from acts of God, dangers incident to the sea, fire, breakdown, in machinery or equipment, acts of governments, or other authorities, dejure or de facto, wars (declared or undeclared), hostilities, civil disturbances, strikes, riots, thefts, pilferage, epidemics, quarantines, medical or customs regulations, cancellations or delays, of or changes in itinerary or schedule, or from any causes beyond the control of Sacred Heart Tours or for any loss or damage resulting from improper or insufficient documents, and that neither Sacred Heart Tours nor any of its affiliated companies shall be or become liable or responsible for any additional expense or liability sustained or incurred by the tour member as a result of any of the foregoing causes. If illness or other imperative reason compels a member to withdraw after a tour begins, there would be little or no refund as most all of the services are prepaid. There is no refund for an absence of fewer than two days for missing occasional sightseeing or meals. Sacred Heart Tours reserves the right to require any individual to withdraw from a tour if their conduct is deemed detrimental to or incompatible with the tour’s interest, harmony, comfort, and welfare. The airlines, bus companies, or any transportation company whose service is employed on the tour will not be held responsible for any act, omission, or event during which passengers are not on board their conveyance. When issued, the passage contract in use by these companies shall constitute the sole contract between the companies and the tour purchaser.
