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MONTREAL, QUEBEC

The Montreal International Jazz Festival

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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
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Itinerary for Jun 27 — Jul 1, 2013

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Type: Hotel

 Description: Ideally located in downtown Montreal, the Holiday Inn Montreal Midtown hotel is a four star hotel near Old Montreal and just minutes from the financial district and Reseau, the city's extensive underground shopping and dining center. Conveniently situated near Montreal attractions, our hotel is downtown in Old Montreal and provides easy access to McGill University (1 mile), Notre Dame Basilica, Olympic Stadium. Located on Sherbrooke Street, the hotel is close to Ste. Catherine Street and Ste. Lawrence Boulevard restaurants and boutiques. Montreal museums, like the Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of Contemporary Arts, and Old Montreal are also favorites with Montreal visitors.

Contact info:
420 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, PQ Quebec Canada
phone: 800-387-3042
web: www.holidayinn.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/yuldt

Room amenities: Largest indoor pool in downtown Montreal, whirlpool, sauna, exercise room, universal equipement, tanning bed, massage, locker room/shower Renovated in 2008

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $169.00 CAD all taxes included
Call Sylvie, your coordinator at 1 888 569-4040

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day One: Thursday, June 27 - Orientation and Welcome Dinner 
Dinner: 5:30 to 5:45 pm Registration follow by Welcoming Dinner.

Evening: Orientation Meeting including Introductions to the program. Meeting with the Festival de Jazz de Montréal's representative who will give you the highlights on the 34th festival edition and your Privilege Pass to the Festival.

Lodging: Holiday Inn Montreal Midtown

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Description: Ideally located in downtown Montreal, the Holiday Inn Montreal Midtown hotel is a four star hotel near Old Montreal and just minutes from the financial district and Reseau, the city's extensive underground shopping and dining center. Conveniently situated near Montreal attractions, our hotel is downtown in Old Montreal and provides easy access to McGill University (1 mile), Notre Dame Basilica, Olympic Stadium. Located on Sherbrooke Street, the hotel is close to Ste. Catherine Street and Ste. Lawrence Boulevard restaurants and boutiques. Montreal museums, like the Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of Contemporary Arts, and Old Montreal are also favorites with Montreal visitors.

Contact info:
420 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, PQ Quebec Canada
phone: 800-387-3042
web: www.holidayinn.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/yuldt

Room amenities: Largest indoor pool in downtown Montreal, whirlpool, sauna, exercise room, universal equipement, tanning bed, massage, locker room/shower Renovated in 2008

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $169.00 CAD all taxes included
Call Sylvie, your coordinator at 1 888 569-4040

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day Two: Friday, June 28 - Meeting with Jennifer Bell and Discover Old Montreal 
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: Lecture with musicologist and musician, Jennifer Bell your jazz specialist. Learn about the history of jazz in Montreal. Overview of the programming and introduction to the two indoor concerts we will attend.

Lunch: Lunch in a trendy café.

Afternoon: Walking guided tour of Old Montreal, focusing on its history, architecture and street art. Discover the Notre-Dame Basilica.

Dinner: Dinner on your own - participants can choose from a wide variety of restaurants to sample the local cuisine.

Evening: Experience the Festival and its numerous free concerts all night long. At 11:00 pm you could attend the Jam Session with your privilege pass.

Evening: First indoor concert (assigned seat) at 8:00 pm. Grand concert featuring the Canadian singer Holly Cole.

Lodging: Holiday Inn Montreal Midtown

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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Type: Hotel

 Description: Ideally located in downtown Montreal, the Holiday Inn Montreal Midtown hotel is a four star hotel near Old Montreal and just minutes from the financial district and Reseau, the city's extensive underground shopping and dining center. Conveniently situated near Montreal attractions, our hotel is downtown in Old Montreal and provides easy access to McGill University (1 mile), Notre Dame Basilica, Olympic Stadium. Located on Sherbrooke Street, the hotel is close to Ste. Catherine Street and Ste. Lawrence Boulevard restaurants and boutiques. Montreal museums, like the Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of Contemporary Arts, and Old Montreal are also favorites with Montreal visitors.

Contact info:
420 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, PQ Quebec Canada
phone: 800-387-3042
web: www.holidayinn.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/yuldt

Room amenities: Largest indoor pool in downtown Montreal, whirlpool, sauna, exercise room, universal equipement, tanning bed, massage, locker room/shower Renovated in 2008

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $169.00 CAD all taxes included
Call Sylvie, your coordinator at 1 888 569-4040

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day Three: Saturday, June 29 - Exclusive Behind the scene. 
Breakfast: Buffet-style breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: Presentation and demonstration of jazz improvisation with our two specialized musicians, Jennifer Bell (saxophone) and Cordell Henebury (guitar).

Lunch: Lunch in Old Montreal, the historic district.

Afternoon: Inside look of the festival: the impressive security system and the animated press room. An exclusive behind the scenes with a Festival representative.

Dinner: Dinner on your own.

Evening: Indoor concert featuring The Joshua Redman Quartet with Aaron Goldberg, Reuben Rogers & Gregory Hutchinson and Orchestra, playing selections from the new album Walking Shadows. Concert at 7:00 pm at the Maison Symphonique concert hall (assigned seat).

Evening: Enjoy a selection of outdoor free concerts on the site and Jam session at 11:00 -11:30 pm. Also Fireworks competition at 10:00 pm - Japan in Old Montreal.

Lodging: Holiday Inn Montreal Midtown

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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Type: Hotel

 Description: Ideally located in downtown Montreal, the Holiday Inn Montreal Midtown hotel is a four star hotel near Old Montreal and just minutes from the financial district and Reseau, the city's extensive underground shopping and dining center. Conveniently situated near Montreal attractions, our hotel is downtown in Old Montreal and provides easy access to McGill University (1 mile), Notre Dame Basilica, Olympic Stadium. Located on Sherbrooke Street, the hotel is close to Ste. Catherine Street and Ste. Lawrence Boulevard restaurants and boutiques. Montreal museums, like the Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of Contemporary Arts, and Old Montreal are also favorites with Montreal visitors.

Contact info:
420 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, PQ Quebec Canada
phone: 800-387-3042
web: www.holidayinn.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/yuldt

Room amenities: Largest indoor pool in downtown Montreal, whirlpool, sauna, exercise room, universal equipement, tanning bed, massage, locker room/shower Renovated in 2008

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $169.00 CAD all taxes included
Call Sylvie, your coordinator at 1 888 569-4040

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day Four: Sunday, June 30 - Montreal Public Market. 
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: Experience a subway-ride and visit at the Jean Talon market, appreciated by Montrealers. You will be invited to sample mouth-watering products, specific to Québec.

Lunch: Lunch on your own.

Afternoon: Free time to explore Montréal (our exclusive list of suggestions will be handed to you) or to attend free concerts on the Festival's site.

Dinner: Farewell Dinner.

Lodging: Holiday Inn Montreal Midtown

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Five: Monday, July 01 - Final discussion on your Montreal Jazz experience with Jennifer Bell. 
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: Final discussion on your Montreal Jazz experience with Jennifer Bell.

Meals Included: Breakfast


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