Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir – Canadian Adventure!

Dear Beth

I’m so delighted to be able to introduce you to our proposal for your Canadian tour, and to guide you through the fully customized itinerary that we’ve designed for your possible performance tour encompassing these three great cities!

Your travel experience is completely personalized to meet your musical goals and travel desires; our service will be utterly seamless, and your peace of mind totally assured thanks to our guaranteed prices without surcharge or supplement and our industry-leading protection plans.

And what truly sets your Encore experience apart from any other?

Maybe it’s our spectacular venues, handpicked for their ability to enchant and engage, coupled with guaranteed audiences to elevate every performance.  Or our world-leading tour managers who bring every destination to life and handle the tiniest detail.

Of course it could also be our meticulous planning, personal attention and comprehensive support before, during and after your tour!

Whatever you need, an Encore tour transcends the ordinary and gives you a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

Let Encore Tours make your dream performance tour a reality!

Let’s talk soon!
Julian

617 958 9501


Your Encore Benefits

We do not raise our prices based on currency fluctuations in the marketplace. This alleviates any unwelcome currency surcharges during the planning period or immediately prior to travel.

Our Tour Managers are repeatedly evaluated and praised as being the best in educational travel, and they are available to you 24 hours per day. The tour manager stays in the same hotel as the group, and coordinates hotel check-ins, restaurant reservations, and concert venue availability and rehearsal time. These representatives also deliver the educational portion of the tour with detailed historical commentary during travel.

Peace of mind comes standard when you travel with Encore. Every traveler is automatically enrolled in our Basic Protection Plan, which includes medical coverage while on tour and limited trip interruption benefits—so you’re covered if the unexpected happens. For those who want even more flexibility and confidence in their plans, our Ultimate and Ultimate-Plus Protection Plans offer expanded medical coverage, greater trip interruption benefits, and the ability to cancel for any reason up to four days before departure and receive a full refund.

Encore Tours and our parent company, ACIS, carry a $50 million general liability insurance policy to protect our groups.  In addition, as an Active Member of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), we post a $1 million indemnity bond as part of USTOA’s Travelers Assistance Program.

We are excited to offer the choice of group billing or direct billing and will gladly work with your preference. With group billing you will receive an invoice with each participant’s balance and payment due prior to the due date.  If you decide to enroll your group in direct billing Encore will mail invoices to each participant for all payments due. Accounts can also be accessed 24 hours a day on our website and payments can be made online with MasterCard and Visa for no additional cost. This is the suggested payment plan, however you can adjust it according to the group’s needs.

Automatic Payments Plan 

Encore offers an auto-pay option for all participants signed up for individual billing. Enrollment in the plan is free and funds are withdrawn from the participant’s checking account on a regular basis, with the last payment being processed 45 days prior to departure.

Encore has offices overseas in the event of an emergency. In addition, US staff are always available to ensure you are receiving a quality travel experience, before, during and after your concert tour. All land arrangements including concert bookings and promotion are provided directly by Encore’s affiliate offices, offering the highest quality services and the very best value to our clients.

Enhance your professional development! Directors and participants have the opportunity to earn graduate-level credits through their tour experience and participation in our Prelude events. These educational opportunities not only enrich your tour but also contribute to your lifelong learning and professional growth.

Tour Inclusions

  • Roundtrip airfare
  • Airport and airline taxes, and fuel surcharges
  • Accommodations at conveniently located 3-star hotels
    • Montreal 3 nights
    • Quebec 2 nights
    • (homestay own arrangements for 3 nights)
  • Rooming in quad occupancy for students, and twin/single occupancy for max 7 adults
  • 3 nights’ hotel accommodation (3 twin/1 single) for your staff during homestay period
  • Breakfast and dinner daily (excluding homestay period)
  • All sightseeing and entrances as per itinerary
    • Montreal/Quebec sightseeing guides
    • Montreal by Night
    • Notre Dame Basilica
    • Pointe-a-Callieres Museum
    • Montmorency Waterfall
    • Copper Museum
    • Maries Bread & Oven
  • Private deluxe air-conditioned motor coaches and drivers:
    • For transfer Montreal-Ottawa homestays and return
    • Throughout your tour from Day 4 onward
  • Services of a professional Tour Manager throughout your program (1 per bus)
  • Basic gratuities for the tour manager and bus drivers
  • Arrangements for 2 concert performance opportunities/ 1 workshop/masterclass
  • Rental of an electronic keyboard where required
  • All concert arrangements include venue rental and allocation, all necessary concert permits, all pre-concert advertisement, and on-site concert assistance
  • Pre-concert rehearsal time, where possible
  • Vox Headsets (European tours only)

What’s Not Included?

  • Baggage Fees imposed by the airlines
  • Specific seat assignments/allocations on flights 
  • Instrument and sheet music stands  
  • Any meals not listed in your itinerary 
  • Printed programs for the concerts 
  • Additional instrument hire

Pricing Options

Paying
Travelers
PriceFree Spots
45$3,6797
40$3,7797
35$3,8797

Based on “Land and Air” out of LAX accommodating the group in quad rooms

Payment Deadlines

DateAmount
May 31, 2025$500
September 30, 2025$1,000
November 30, 2025$1,000
Feb 4, 2026Balance due

Provisional suggestion only, subject to further discussion

Sample Performance Venues

Please note that venues are not confirmed until expressly stated by your Program Consultant.

Notre Dame Basilica, Montreal

Montreal

Located in Old Montreal, The Notre Dame Basilica’s Gothic exterior faces the Place d’ Armes square. Upon entry, visitors are stunned by the colorful and intricate designs found on the ceiling and walls which depict scenes of Montreal’s religious history. Musical programming includes regular choral and organ performances; perhaps your group is next!

Notre Dame de Québec

Québec City

Notre Dame, located in the heart Québec’s historic district, is the oldest Roman Catholic Parish in North America. Originally built in 1647, the church has been twice destroyed and twice rebuilt. In 1922 the inside was once again destroyed, this time by fire, it was restored by Maxime Roisin and Raoul Chenevert who are to thank for today’s stunning interior. This is a beautiful venue, rich in history and the perfect place for a choral ensemble.

Sample Hotels

Traveling on a performance trip is a moving experience, and our goal is to ensure that all travelers have a life-changing experience. We also know that time is money, and comfort is essential. That’s why, when you’re touring with Encore, you will always stay in well-located, three- or four-star hotels—right in the heart of the destination you came to see.

Sandman Hotel Montreal-Longueuil

Montreal

Sandman Hotel Montreal-Longueuil is a 17-story property located at the foot of the Jacques-Cartier Bridge in Longueuil, Quebec. The hotel features 214 well-appointed rooms, some offering panoramic river views through floor-to-ceiling windows. Guests can enjoy amenities such as an indoor pool, fitness center, and the on-site Joseph Bistro & Brasserie. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi, free parking, and is pet-friendly. Its proximity to the Longueuil Metro Station offers convenient access to downtown Montreal and attractions like Old Montreal and the Montreal Casino. The hotel also offers meeting and banquet facilities, making it suitable for both leisure and business travelers. ​

Travelodge by Wyndham Hotel & Convention Centre Quebec City

Québec City

Travelodge by Wyndham Hotel & Convention Centre Quebec City is a modern, full-service hotel located in the Sainte-Foy district, just minutes from downtown and key attractions. The property offers 231 comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, and espresso machines. Guests enjoy an indoor pool, fitness center, sauna, and on-site Jules Verne Bistro-Bar. With 12,000 square feet of meeting space, free parking, and easy access to highways and public transit, it’s a convenient choice for both leisure and business travelers exploring Quebec City.

Have any additional questions? Reach out to your program manager directly, or contact us for any assistance.

Customize Your Tour

Are you ready to take your ensemble to new places? Get a quote from one of our tour consultants who will help you customize a trip to meet your goals.

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