Pre-BEX Tours
TBEX North America 2025 Pre-BEX Tours Are NOW Closed!
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Each attendee is allowed to sign up for ONE Pre-BEX Tour total for this event. We want to be fair and ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate in a Pre-BEX Tour. We kindly ask that you refrain from signing up for more than one.
- Only registered conference attendees can sign up for ONE Pre-BEX Tour for this event.
- Pre-BEX Tours are open to both Content Creators and Industry Professionals and are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. No guests, companions, or plus-ones are permitted unless they, too, are registered. There are no waitlists once a tour becomes full.
- Please sign up with the same email address used when you registered for TBEX North America 2025. You must be 18 years of age or older to participate in TBEX activities.
- Occasionally a Pre-BEX tour has to be cancelled, re-scheduled, or altered. You will be advised if this happens, and we appreciate your understanding.
- Pre-BEX Tours Close May 30, 2025 – the tours are now closed if you need to cancel your tour please email Joelle Roy at Joelle.Roy@quebec-cite.com.
Pre-BEX Tour #1
WHALE WATCHING EXCURSION IN CHARLEVOIX – Speakers, Sponsors and VIP’s are not eligible for this Pre BEX Tour, this time conflicts with Speaker, Sponsor and VIP events.
Date
June 16th
Number of Participants
25
Meeting Location & Time
8:30AM for a 9:00AM Departure – Return at 8:00PM – Québec City Convention Centre
Highlight
Set sail on a boat or zodiac cruise to watch whales in the best observation site in the world!
Additional Details
Lunch is included, this tour is not ADA accessible
Notes
Mobility : Moderate. Please bring your bottle of water. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, socks and weather-appropriate clothing, including a warm sweater and accessories (hat, scarf and gloves). It can be cold on the St. Lawrence river.
Spoil yourself with this memorable excursion! Travel by bus from the historical Québec City towards the breathtaking landscapes of Charlevoix. Set sail on a boat or zodiac cruise to watch whales in the best observation site in the world! During this day trip, a guide will take you in and share his passion for marine life. A fascinating encounter with the giants of the sea!
Pre-BEX Tour #2
NATURAL IMMERSION AT MARAIS DU NORD AND Nordic Spa
Date
June 16th
Number of Participants
15
Meeting Location & Time
9:30AM for a 9:45AM Departure – Return at 4:30PM – Québec City Convention Centre
Highlight
Accompanied by a photographer specialized in nature, observe the fauna along the trails of the Marais du Nord, a bird-watching paradise that is home to 160 bird species, 33 mammal species and 10 reptile species. Then, immerse yourself in nature and experience the benefits of the thermal experience at the Nordique Spa Stoneham.
Additional Details
Lunch is included, this tour is not ADA accessible
Notes
Mobility : Moderate
Please bring your bottle of water.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Please bring your bathing suit and flip flops/sandals
Station touristique Duchesnay is a year-round resort located only 30 minutes from Québec City. The 89 km² site, located by the shores of Lac Saint-Joseph, is a magnificent playground for a wide variety of nautical activities, including SUP, canoe, kayak and pedal boat. At the end of the day, head to the forest for the black bear watching activity. An opportunity to see the bears in their natural habitat, while you are in the observation tower with an experienced guide.
Pre-BEX Tour #3
KAYAK AT THE SUNSET ON ÎLE D’ORLÉANS – EVENING TOUR – Speakers, Sponsors and VIP’s are not eligible for this Pre BEX Tour, this time conflicts with Speaker, Sponsor and VIP events.
Date
June 16th
Number of Participants
10
Meeting Location & Time
3:00PM for a 3:15PM Departure – Return at 9:30PM – Québec City Convention Centre
Highlight
After visiting one of the island’s historical treasures, come and live a unique experience of sea-kayaking with a knowledgeable guide, while admiring the sunset
Additional Details
Dinner is included, this tour is not ADA accessible
Notes
Mobility : Moderate. Please bring your bottle of water. Please wear sport and weather-appropriate clothing. Please bring swimwear and change of clothes. Kayak equipment provided by Quatre Natures.
Discover Île d’Orléans from a different perspective! After visiting one of the island’s historical treasures, come and live a unique experience of sea-kayaking with a knowledgeable guide, while admiring the sunset. Watch the illuminated coast, while being carried away by water currents and tides, and listen to the sounds of water on your kayak.
Pre-BEX Tour #4
ONHWA’ LUMINA – EVENING TOUR – Speakers, Sponsors and VIP’s are not eligible for this Pre BEX Tour, this time conflicts with Speaker, Sponsor and VIP events.
Date
June 16th
Number of Participants
32
Meeting Location & Time
7:45PM for a 8:00PM Departure – Return at 10:30PM – Québec City Convention Centre
Highlight
This immersive multimedia experience will invite you into an adventure rich with emotion, that bridges the founding myth to a vision of a bright and promising future.
Additional Details
This tour is not ADA accessible, please eat before this tour, food will not be provided.
Notes
Mobility : Moderate. Please bring your bottle of water. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
In Wendake, discover an enchanted night walk that celebrates the Huron-Wendat Nation and their way of life. As night falls, you will be transported along a 1.2-kilometre pathway infused with the magic of light, sound and video projections. This immersive multimedia experience will invite you into an adventure rich with emotion, that bridges the founding myth to a vision of a bright and promising future.
Pre-BEX Tour #5
A TASTE OF HISTORY IN OLD QUÉBEC
Date
June 16th and June 17th
Number of Participants
30 Each Day
Meeting Location & Time
11:15AM for a 11:30AM Departure – Return at 3:00PM – Québec City Convention Centre
Highlight
Sample delicious local products and try the city’s best eateries, where artisan producers deliver a culinary experience to remember.
Additional Details
Lunch is included, this tour is not ADA accessible.
Notes
Mobility : Moderate. Please bring your bottle of water. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
This gourmet walking tour of Old Québec is a delicious way to enjoy authentic local cuisine and Québec’s unique art de vivre! Accompanied by a guide who shares your passion for food, discover magnificent Old Québec and its effervescent culinary scene! Sample delicious local products and try the city’s best eateries, where artisan producers deliver a culinary experience to remember.
Pre-BEX Tour #6
OLD QUÉBEC WALKING TOUR: 40 YEARS OF THE UNESCO RECOGNITION
Date
June 16th and June 17th
Number of Participants
24 Each Day
Meeting Location & Time
1:15PM for a 1:30PM Departure – Return at 4:30PM – Québec City Convention Centre
Highlight
The best way to explore the “open-air museum” that is Old Québec is on foot with a local guide. Finish the day with a French lesson at the iconic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac.
Additional Details
This tour is not ADA accessible. Please eat before you join this tour, lunch is not included.
Notes
Mobility : Moderate. Please bring your bottle of water. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
The best way to explore the “open-air museum” that is Old Québec is on foot with a local guide. Walk the fortifications surrounding the UNESCO World Heritage site, visit the Citadelle, stroll through Place Royale and wander the oldest streets in North America. Finish the day with a French lesson at the iconic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. Be prepare to be dazzled by the Old Québec European charm!
Pre-BEX Tour #7
ACTIVE DAY AT VALLÉE BRAS-DU-NORD
Date
June 17th
Number of Participants
40
Meeting Location & Time
8:45AM for a 9:00AM Departure – Return at 4:00PM – Québec City Convention Centre
Highlight
Visit the Portneuf region during an unforgettable nature experience, just over an hour from Québec City. Choose your activity – hike, mountain bike or via ferrata. Finish your day at Le Roquemont microbrewery.
Additional Details
Lunch is included, this tour is not ADA accessible.
Notes
Mobility : High. Please bring your bottle of water. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, sport and weather-appropriate clothing. Mountain bike or via ferrata equipment provided by Vallée Bras-du-Nord.
Visit the Portneuf region during an unforgettable nature experience, just over an hour from Québec City. Choose your activity – hike, mountain bike or via ferrata – and discover the Vallée Bras-du-Nord, a must-see destination for sports and outdoor enthusiasts! Finish your day at Le Roquemont microbrewery.
Pre-BEX Tour #8
AMAZING WATERFALLS
Date
June 17th
Number of Participants
20
Meeting Location & Time
9:15AM for a 9:30AM Departure – Return at 4:00PM – Québec City Convention Centre
Highlight
Begin your waterfalls circuit in Québec City at Parc de la Chute-Montmorency, where you can take in the stunning views via cable car or staircase. Continue to Canyon Sainte-Anne for trails and suspension bridges offering breathtaking views of ancient rock formations, and conclude at Jean-Larose Falls, descending over 350 steps to the base.
Additional Details
Lunch is included, this tour is not ADA accessible.
Notes
Mobility : High. Please bring your bottle of water. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, sport and weather-appropriate clothing.
The first stop of this waterfalls circuit is a must-see in Québec City: the Parc de la Chute-Montmorency. Take the cable car or the panoramic staircase up to the top and get some great photos of the falls and surrounding cliffs. Then, at Canyon Sainte-Anne, there’s a trail system along both sides of the canyon, with three suspension bridges where you can look down into the chasm from above and see rockfaces that have been around for 1.2 billion years. Finish your day at Jean-Larose fall, where you’ll need to go down (and climb back) a staircase that has more than 350 steps to get to the base of the falls.
Pre-BEX Tour #9
JACQUES-CARTIER NATIONAL PARK CONSERVATION MISSION
Date
June 17th
Number of Participants
20
Meeting Location & Time
9:00AM for a 9:15AM Departure – Return at 4:00PM – Québec City Convention Centre
Highlight
Jacques-Cartier National Park is host to one of the most beautiful glacial valleys in Québec. To find out all about the origins of the park and discover its magnificent landscapes, follow your guide during an enriching nature experience.
Additional Details
Lunch is included, this tour is not ADA accessible.
Notes
Mobility : Moderate. Mosquito repellent suggested. Please bring your bottle of water and change of clothes. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
Jacques-Cartier National Park is host to one of the most beautiful glacial valleys in Québec. To find out all about the origins of the park and discover its magnificent landscapes on land and water, follow a naturalist park warden during two enriching nature experiences : Beneath the Giant Rocks and Follow the Current in a Rabaska Canoe.
Pre-BEX Tour #10
WELLNESS EXPERIENCE: GENTLE YOGA AND RELIGIOUS HERITAGE
Date
June 17th
Number of Participants
12
Meeting Location & Time
9:00AM for a 9:15AM Departure – Return at 12:30PM – Québec City Convention Centre
Highlight
After a gentle yoga session, walk through an incredible wealth of religious diversity in the Old Québec, which bears witness to the many origins that colonized the region.
Additional Details
Lunch is NOT included, this tour is not ADA accessible.
Notes
Mobility : Moderate. Please bring your bottle of water. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, yoga and weather-appropriate clothing. Yoga equipment provided by Le Monastère des Augustines.
At Monastère des Augustines, discover a rich heritage dating back nearly four centuries and offering you a unique wellness experience. After a gentle yoga session, walk through an incredible wealth of religious diversity in the Old Québec, which bears witness to the many origins that colonized the region.
Pre-BEX Tour #11
MONTMORENCY FALLS AND ÎLE D’ORLÉANS GETAWAY
Date
June 17th
Number of Participants
20
Meeting Location & Time
10:00AM for a 10:15AM Departure – Return at 4:00PM – Québec City Convention Centre
Highlight
Start your tour at Parc de la Chute-Montmorency, where you can enjoy breathtaking views from a zipline over the falls. Then, cross the bridge to Île d’Orléans to savor local wines, ciders, and spirits, and explore the island’s rich cultural heritage.
Additional Details
Lunch is included, this tour is not ADA accessible.
Notes
Mobility : Easy. Please bring your bottle of water.
Begin your tour at the spectacular Parc de la Chute-Montmorency, 30 m taller than Niagara Falls! Option to challenge Montmorency Falls by approaching it like never before with the zipline, perched at the top of the cliff and stretching some 300 metres. With feet dangling in the void, you’ll feel the waterfall as it roars and the drizzle as it caresses your face. Then, cross the bridge to Île d’Orléans, a beloved destination for foodies with a reputation for its wines, ciders and spirits, all crafted on the island. With your guide, taste the delicacies as you visit the local cultivators. Also, visit sites that bear witness to the history of Île d’Orléans and keep the culture and heritage of this cradle of French America alive.
Pre-BEX Tour #12
MEETING A NATION: WENDAKE
Date
June 17th
Number of Participants
40
Meeting Location & Time
10:15AM for a 10:45AM Departure – Return at 4:15PM – Québec City Convention Centre
Highlight
Discover the history, culture, and art of the Huron-Wendat Nation in Wendake, one of the only urban Indigenous communities in Québec.
Additional Details
Lunch is included, this tour is not ADA accessible.
Notes
Mobility : Easy. Please bring your bottle of water.
Discover the history, culture, and art of the Huron-Wendat Nation in Wendake, one of the only urban Indigenous communities in Québec. Visit the Onhoüa Chetek8e Huron Traditional Site, a reconstruction of a Huron-Wendat village. Also prepare to be delighted by Wendat myths and legends in the Longhouse at Hôtel-Musée Première Nations, a spectacular boutique hotel whose design incorporates Huron-Wendat traditions. An Indigenous inspired lunch will be served during the tour.
Pre-BEX Tour #13
NEIGHBOURHOODS AND PUBLIC MARKET E-BIKE TOUR
Date
June 17th
Number of Participants
16
Meeting Location & Time
1:00PM for a 1:15 PM Departure – Return at 4:00PM – TBD
Highlight
This guided tour takes you outside the Old Québec walls to explore the surrounding neighbourhoods, including the trendy Limoilou and its murals.
Additional Details
Light snack is included, this tour is not ADA accessible.
Notes
Mobility : Moderate. Please bring your bottle of water. Must be comfortable riding a bike. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
This guided tour takes you outside the Old Québec walls to explore the surrounding neighborhoods, including the trendy Limoilou and its murals. Cap off your e-bike tour with a visit to the Grand Marché de Québec, the city’s colorful public market.
