Jul 7 - Jul 12, 2024
Québec
Hike, Bike & Kayak the Border Country of Quebec & Vermont
Program No. 22010RJ
Bike southern Québec with stops for wine and cider tasting, kayak the calm waters of Lake Memphremagog and hike Vermont’s historic Long Trail on this expert-led outdoor adventure.
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6 days
5 nights
14 meals
5B 4L 5D
1
Check-In, Registration, Welcome Dinner, Orientation
Glen Sutton, QC
2
Hiking, Walking on the Sutton Massif
Glen Sutton, QC
3
Bike the Border Line, Inspector Gamache Rides Into Vermont
Glen Sutton, QC
4
Half will kayak other half will hike
Glen Sutton, QC
5
Lake Brome, Quebec (Kayaking), Vermont (Biking)
Glen Sutton, QC
6
Program Concludes after breakfast
Glen Sutton, QC
At a Glance
National Geographic calls Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom "the most desirable place to explore in the country" and named Québec's Route Verte "the best bicycling trail network on the planet.” What more do you need to know? Let’s get active! Bike, hike and kayak across this region to experience its many outdoor riches. Pedal some of the finest bike rides in Canada’s East and Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, hike trails blazed by European settlers and paddle pristine waterways with experienced instructors. Located in the Eastern Townships and bordering the Northeast Kingdom, the Outdoor Lodge in Glen Sutton is your ideal home base during your adventure.
Activity Level
Outdoor: Spirited
Up to five hours of physical activity each day on varied terrain. Bring your own bike or bikes available to rent on site. Kayakers must be able to swim. All water equipment provided. See itinerary for details on daily activities and on which days there are options.
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
What You'll Learn
- Visit Devil's Gulch on a hike along Vermont's Long Trail, the oldest long-distance walking trail in America.
- Bike on traffic-free back roads to wine and ice cider tastings, fascinating museums or a local monastery to hear some Gregorian chanting.
- Paddle a kayak in safety on flat water under the watchful eye of expert instructors who provide tips for kayakers of all levels.
General Notes
Due to the nature of this program, listening devices will be unavailable.
Featured Expert
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Stephen Giesler
Stephen Giesler lives for the outdoors and all the sporting pleasures that can be found there. As an instructor and active participant in Road Scholar’s outdoor programs, he is the person you want with you when you’re ready for an adventure. He has been downhill skiing since he was three, is a multiple Gold Bar Canadian Ski Marathoner, and has white water kayaked on four continents. Along with his wife Joy, they organize outdoor experiences in the countryside of southern Quebec and northern Vermont.
Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.
Stephen Giesler
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Stephen Giesler lives for the outdoors and all the sporting pleasures that can be found there. As an instructor and active participant in Road Scholar’s outdoor programs, he is the person you want with you when you’re ready for an adventure. He has been downhill skiing since he was three, is a multiple Gold Bar Canadian Ski Marathoner, and has white water kayaked on four continents. Along with his wife Joy, they organize outdoor experiences in the countryside of southern Quebec and northern Vermont.
Suggested Reading List
(15 books)
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Hike, Bike & Kayak the Border Country of Quebec & Vermont
Program Number: 22010
The Nature of Vermont, Introduction and Guide to a New England Environment
Opening with a discussion of the geologic history of Vermont, Johnson provides a lively introduction to major habitats, plants and animals of the state. An excellent survey of natural history.
A People's History of Quebec
This swift overview of Quebec’s 450-year history by a leading historian covers everything from the earliest days of colonization to the province’s recent efforts to gain independence. Includes a helpful timeline.
Reading the Forested Landscape, A Natural History of New England
In this entertaining, informative book, the history of the New England forest unfolds like a mystery novel. Wessels examines the character of the central New England forest through the clues left behind by fires, logging, storms and economic fads.
Walking
Slip this pocket edition of Thoreau's meditations on the spiritual benefits of this most civilized form of travel in your daypack for inspiration.
Shadows on the Rock
Set at the end of the 17th century in rural Quebec, this beautifully realized novel highlights the struggles of the Parisian widower Auclair and his young daughter to adapt to their new land.
Wandering Home, A Long Walk Across America's Most Hopeful Landscape
On a three-week walk from Vermont's Mt. Abraham to his former home in the Adirondack Mountains, prominent American ecologist McKibben meets with environmentally conscious folk, including activists, writers, organic farmers, a vintner and a beekeeper, to discuss important questions about nature and climate change.
New England Wildlife
This laminated, fold-out, pocket-size guide features illustrations of almost 150 species of fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals.
New England Autumn
Magnificent photographs of farmsteads, pastures, forests, wharves and villages from Maine to Connecticut are paired with the poetry and literature of Dickinson, Thoreau and Waldo Emerson in this pictorial celebration of season. With a 14-page section of maps and practical travel information.
National Audubon Society Field Guide to New England
A compact, easy-to-use overview of 1,000 New England's trees, wildflowers, mammals, insects and other flora and fauna. It also provides an extensive overview of the area's geology, weather patterns and natural sites.
Still Life
Louise Penny’s award-winning debut novel is also the first in the mystery series starring Inspector Armand Gamache. In this initial installment, Inspector Gamache must investigate a suspicious death in the rural, forested village of Three Pines.
Dishing Up Vermont, 145 Authentic Recipes from the Green Mountain State
A collection of recipes from a broad range of cooks dedicated to sustaining and enriching local culinary traditions, this book celebrates the classic taste of the Green Mountain state.
The Basic Book of Sea Kayaking
A brief guide to the fundamentals of sea kayaking by a leading authority -- a useful introduction for the beginner and a review for experienced paddlers. With 50 color illustrations.
The Story of Vermont, A Natural and Cultural History
This second edition of the classic text examines the geologic, ecologic, and cultural forces that came together and produced contemporary Vermont.
Disappearances
Mosher's award-winning first novel is the enchanting story of a young man and his whiskey-smuggling father and their adventures in the wilderness of northern Vermont in 1932.
A Traveller's History of Canada
A readable and admirably concise march through Canadian history from prehistory to today, including a timeline.
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