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SUMMARY:Book Quest 2021
DESCRIPTION:Once again\, Book Quest is back for the summer! In partnership with the TD Summer Reading Club\, this program fosters children’s love of learning by providing fun\, interactive activities throughout the summer season. All sessions are free and will take place on Zoom. \nThe Morrin Centre’s summer reading program for children ages 3 to 7 will take place every Saturday morning from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.\, starting July 10 and ending August 28. Each activity begins with the reading of a story followed by a craft inspired by the week’s theme. Reserve your spot HERE! \nThe Morrin Centre’s summer program for children ages 8 to 12 will take place every Thursday evening from 6 to 7 p.m.\, starting July 8 and ending August 26. Activities will touch upon S.T.E.M.\, arts\, and more! \nhttps://www.morrin.org/en/event/registration-book-quest-2021-ages-8-to-12/?mc_cid=5c48233f08&mc_eid=f46f550b53
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LOCATION:Quebec
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SUMMARY:Musical Wednesdays - David Jacques & Lawrence O'Hearn
DESCRIPTION:The first of the Musical Wednesday / Mercredis Musicaux concert series will take place on Wednesday\, June 30 at 12 p.m. featuring organist Marc D’Anjou\, the titular organist at the Cathedral-Basilica Notre-Dame-de-Québec. \nAll concerts are FREE of charge\, although donations are most welcome. A gift certificate from the Café de Paris will be drawn at the end of each concert. \nhttps://chalmerswesley.org/open-doors-and-musical-wednesdays-mercredis-musicaux/
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LOCATION:Quebec
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SUMMARY:A day trip for newcomers to the Jacques-Cartier National Park
DESCRIPTION:Eager to go for a hike to one of the most beautiful parks in the area? We are providing transportation to the Jacques-Cartier National Park\, so if you recently moved to the Greater Québec City region and would like to explore this place while making new friends\, you only need to sign up! \nThe bus will take us to the Discovery & Services Centre\, situated on km 10 from the park’s entrance. Each passenger must have purchased his/her day pass in advance. To get your daily pass to the park\, click here. Once Maria has confirmed your seat and you have purchased your ticket\, please send her the QR code\, so the park’s staff can easily scan them all together the morning of the trip at the park’s entrance. If you have difficulties purchasing your ticket\, please feel free to communicate with María\, she’ll gladly assist you. If you are coming by car to the departing point (1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy) you can park your vehicle for free in the parking lot behind the Jeffery Hale Pavilion. I will give you a parking ticket that will waive the fees. \nOnce there\, you can choose the activities you would like to do\, like exploring one of the many trails listed below. Please take into consideration the trail’s length and estimated duration*. We will leave the park at 3:15 PM. \nEvery passenger is expected to follow Public Health’s recommendations regarding the prevention of the coronavirus situation. Please wear a mask at all times during the bus ride. \nTrail name: difficulty\, length\, type of trail (roundtrip or loop)\, estimated duration* (it all depends on one’s rhythm) \n\nL’Aperçu : Easy\, 2.2 km (loop)\, 45-60 min\nLes Cascades : Easy\, 4 km (loop) 1.5 h\nLa Rivière-Sautauriski : Easy\, 4\,8 km 1.5 h\nLes Coulées : Intermediate\, 10\,4 km (loop) 3.5 h\nLe Draveur Sud: Intermediate\,(roundtrip)\, 14.8 km 5 h\nL’Escarpement : Hard\, 9.2 km (roundtrip)\, 3.5 h\n\nPlease remember to follow safety guidelines when going for a hike\, like wearing appropriate clothing and shoes\, or notifying someone which trail you will explore. You can take a look at this suggested Day hiking checklist. It is also recommended that you download the trail map\, you can do so here or on this website. The application AVENZA Maps also allows you to download them for free. \nOther activities: \nIt is also possible to practice canoeing\, kayaking\, or fishing at the park. However\, reservation might be required and fishing gear is not available for rent\,  you would have to bring your own fishing equipment as well as count with the corresponding fishing permits. You are allowed to bring your own inflatable boat\, remember though\, that it is MANDATORY for all to wear a life jacket when practicing water sports in the river (depending on availability\, you may borrow one at the Discovery Centre). The park has several spots where it is possible to picnic or simply relax. \nCanoe/boat: Only with reservation by phone (Call Centre): \n1-800-665-6527 (toll-free number\, Canada and the United States only)\n418-704-8217 (if you wish to contact one of our customer service advisors with your cell phone)\n00 800 4008 0011 (toll-free number\, international) \n\nOther activities for children.\nThe majority of the activities take place in the morning and are first-come\, first-served basis. \nSous les roches géantes is the only activity that requires registration by phone (418) 848-3169 ext. 6.  It is $17 per family\, of 2 adults and 3 children maximum. \nThere are two groups available: \n\nFrom 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM\nFrom 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM (remember that the departure from the park is scheduled at 3:15 PM)\n\n***VEQ will provide the transportation for FREE\, entrance fees and other activities are NOT covered by VEQ*** \n  \nContact María Castro\, Newcomers Coordinator if you wish for more information or visit the park’s website. \n. \n(418) 683-2366 ext. 225  or newcomers@veq.ca \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/a-day-trip-for-newcomers-to-the-jacques-cartier-national-park/
LOCATION:Jacques-Cartier National Park\, 103 Chem. du Parc-National\, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury\, Quebec\, G3C 2T5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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