NEWS RELEASE:
Hotel Tadoussac begins its 65th season offering visitors a
quintessential Quebec experience
TADOUSSAC, QC (June 1st, 2007) – Summer is the time to retreat to beautiful places with rich
history , unique culture and incredible scenery. Located in Tadoussac, the oldest village in Canada,
Hôtel Tadoussac celebrates its 65th anniversary this year and offers more than ever to visitors.
Come experience the heritage and natural beauty of this corner of Quebec with special events and
packages throughout the summer season.
Hotel Tadoussac is a gem of a resort sitting on one of the “thirty most beautiful bays in the
world”, the Saguenay fjord. This 149-room landmark property has welcomed generations of travelers
seeking a quintessential Quebec experience. This year, by popular demand, Hôtel Tadoussac has
commenced its season earlier opening from May 3 to October 14, 2007. Whether for business or pleasure,
Hôtel Tadoussac offers comfort in a relaxing setting with the high-end service and amenities.
The hotel offers packages designed to appeal to every taste, from a romantic interlude, family
getaway or great adventure! Hôtel Tadoussac packages start from $86 CA / $80 US per person, based
on double occupancy.
The Saguenay Fjord is 60 miles long and fed by fresh water, creating a unique marine environment
where fresh and salt water species live together and nine species of whales use the fjord as a
summer feeding ground. Explore more of this fascinating phenomenon with the Surf the Saguenay
Waves Package, including one night’s accommodation, dinner, full breakfast and a six-hour
Saguenay Fjord cruise and onboard lunch. This fascinating exploration starts from $185.50 CA /
$172.50 US per person, based on double occupancy.
Hôtel Tadoussac also offers an unforgettable experience through its Kayak Discovery Package combining
a one night stay at Hôtel Tadoussac with an inspired buffet dinner featuring the fresh seafood
and savory produce of the Charlevoix region, a full breakfast and a three hour kayaking adventure
on the waters of the Saguenay Fjord. This unforgettable adventure starts from$151 CA / $140 US
per person, based on double occupancy.
Hôtel Tadoussac is also host to many summer events including the most important song festival
outside Montreal and Quebec City, the “Festival de la Chanson de Tadoussac”, from June 14th -17th
a great way to spend the weekend listening to your favorite Quebec singers, and discovering the
talent of tomorrow! From August 31st to September 2nd, “Les Folkloriques de Tadoussac” celebrates
the French language, heritage and culture with musicians, dancers and storytellers. The following
weekend, September 7th to 9th, enjoy Hôtel Tadoussac’s very own “Du vent dans les Toiles”, a painting
exhibition where painters present their art in the Great Hall of the Hotel.
For more on Hôtel Tadoussac or to make a reservation, visit www.hoteltadoussac.com or call 1.800.561.0718.
CHIP Hospitality is one of Canada’s leading hotel management companies, and currently manages
more than 30 hotels and resorts in Canada with more than 7,700 rooms. The company manages independent
hotels and hotels operating under major franchise brands including some Delta Hotels, Crowne Plaza,
Radisson, Residence Inn by Marriott, Holiday Inn, Hilton, Quality, Gouverneur, Best Western, Ramada
and Coast properties. A subsidiary of CHIP REIT, CHIP Hospitality uses management strategies,
upgrades, repositioning and franchising to improve the operating performance of the properties
in its portfolio to create value for its investors and owners. CHIP REIT units trade on the TSX
under the symbol HOT.un, HOT.db and Hot.db.a.
NOTE TO EDITORS: Photos available upon request
Media Contacts:
Nathalie Jeghers
Regional Director of Sales & Marketing / Quebec & Atlantic
CHIP Hospitality
Telephone: (514) 231-3075
Email: njeghers@chiphospitality.com
Véronique Gaudreault
Sales Manager
Hotel Tadoussac
Telephone (418) 653-1717
Email: vgaudreault@chiphospitality.com
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