Thursday August 7 - Sunday August 10 Pre-Congress Excursion
Escape to the Canadian wilderness with Paddlefoot Easy Nature Retreat

This trip takes place at Parc LaVerendrye, Quebec. We will stay at campsites situated on beautiful islands, surrounded by the impressive Canadian Shield. The lakes of LaVerendrye are easy to paddle, and the activity levels are perfect for beginner canoeists. PaddleFoot guides are excellent instructors, and take time to ensure individuals become comfortable with canoeing. The paddle each day takes us to our new campsite and allows us to view wildlife and scenery along the way. Some of the wildlife you may see includes eagles, moose and deer, fox, giant turtles, the great blue Heron, and the loon. All food is prepared over an open fire. Accommodation is in tents. You must provide your own sleeping bag.

Monday August 11, at 1:30 p.m. Montréal, C'est magnifique
A motor coach tour for Congress Attendees and Accompanying Persons highlighting Montreal's history, cultural heritage, cosmopolitan nature and European flavour.

Tuesday August 12, at 7:00 p.m. 'Dine-Around'
Have dinner with an expert. The IFA "Dine-Around Evening" will give everyone an opportunity to experience, in small groups, the culinary delights of Montreal in the company of a Stuttering Specialist of your choice.

Wednesday, August 13, at 2:00 p.m. Walking Tour of Old Montreal.
Discover Old Montreal's history and charm as you explore its maze of cobblestone lanes and the largest concentration of 17th, 18th and 19th century buildings in North America.

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At 1:00 p.m. Lachine Rapids Jet Boating for the more adventurous;
follow in the footsteps of North America's original explorers and traders, shoot the Lachine Rapids of the mighty St. Lawrence River in specially designed jet-propelled boats.

Wednesday evening event at 6:30 p.m. Folk Quebec evening at "Cabane à Sucre"
- an authentic maple bush camp experience with a traditional Québecois country meal served family style will be accompanied by beverage service of wine, beer and soft drinks, a festive, informal event, unique to Quebec which builds on our legendary "joie de vivre". Not to be missed!

Tours must be booked and paid for in advance using the registration form.

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Tuesday, August 12, at 7:30 a.m. Quebec City Day Trip (with lunch)
returning 5:30 p.m. An outstanding day in North America's oldest walled city (founded in 1608), exuberant, romantic and steeped in four centuries of history and French tradition.

9:00 a.m. Montreal Botanical Garden and Montreal Biodome
returning 1:30 p.m. Montreal's Botanical Garden, the second most important collection of species of flora in the world after London's Kew Garden, displayed in more than 30 garden settings and 10 exhibition greenhouses. The Montreal Biodome is a "living" museum of environmental science with four magnificent full-scale natural environments showcasing over 19,000 birds, animals and fish in their natural habitats.

Thursday, 14 August, at 8:30 a.m. Laurentian Mountains Excursion
Originally settled by Algonquin Indians and later colonized by French Canadians, the Laurentians, Montreal's summer and winter playground, are North America's oldest mountain chain, featuring unspoiled wilderness filled with immense forests, country villages, rolling hills and freshwater lakes.

Guests will have the opportunity to ascend to the summit of Mont Tremblant in a gondola, enjoy a nature hike along the walking trails of the protected ecological zone on the mountain's peak or explore the bustling, charming and chic country alpine village at the mountain's base. The village offers a wide array of fine shopping (over 50 shops from art galleries and fine handicrafts to outdoor clothing and equipment). You may select a lunch from an array of bistros and restaurants - return 4:30 p.m.

Tours must be booked and paid for in advance using the registration form.

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