It is well known that mastering a second language requires an approach that goes beyond the classroom. That is why our summer programs promote a wide variety of outings and activities, all designed to enrich and further your language skills, be it French or English, while you discover Montreal, Quebec and Canada.
For detailed information on proposed outings and activities, click below:
- Practical Class Outings integrated into the Full-day Immersion Program
- "Talkin' with your Mouth Full"
- Cinema Workshop
- Volunteer Work
- Optional Outings and Activities (evenings)
- Optional Outings and Activities (weekends)
- Access to UQAM Sports Centre
- Hatha Yoga Classes
Practical Class Outings integrated
into the Full-day Immersion Program
EXCLUSIVE to the Full-day Immersion Program
Through registering to the Full-day Immersion Program, twice a week, you will participate in Practical Class Outings focusing on cultural and sightseeing tours, a unique opportunity for a "live" experience of what Montreal is all about.
All Practical Class Outings and activities will be conducted in the language of your studies.
Outings and activities organized in partnership with Guidatour.
| Full-day Immersion Program July (3 weeks) |
Full-day Immersion Program August (3 weeks) |
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| Guided visit of the Vieux-Montréal |  |
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| Guided visit of the Biodome | |
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| Guided visit of the Biosphere | |
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| Guided visit of the Plateau Mont-Royal | |
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| Guided Visit of the Golden Square Mile | |
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| Guided visit of the Pointe-à-Callière Museum | |
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| Guided visit of McCord Museum | |
* An alternative activity will be offered to those completing a combined 6-week program (July and August) : visit of Sir-George-Etienne-Cartier Historic site of Canada.
Description of Practical Class Outings and Activities
- Guided Visit of the Vieux-Montreal - Old Port
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Old Montreal, the oldest section of the city alongside the majestic Saint-Lawrence River. Old Montreal is world famous for its history, its architecture, unique in North America, museums, art galleries and numerous cafés and restaurants. In the summer, this vibrant neighbourhood attracts a great many artists, musicians and street performers.
- Guided visit of the Biodome
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Oasis in the city, the Biodome of Montreal recreates four of the most beautiful ecosystems under one roof: the Tropical Forest, the Laurentian Forest, Saint-Lawrence marine life and the Arctic.
- Guided Visit of the Biosphere
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The Biosphere of Environment Canada is a museum in Montreal dedicated to water and the environment. It is located on St. Helen's Island in the building designed by Richard Buckminster Fuller for the United States pavilion for the 1967 World Exhibition: Expo 67. The museum, inaugurated in 1995, offers interactive activities and presents exhibitions about the major environmental issues related to water, climate change and the sustainable development of the Great Lakes-St Lawrence ecosystem.
- Guided Visit of the Plateau Mont-Royal Neighbourhood
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The legendary "Plateau Mont-Royal" has been immortalized by the great Montreal playwright, Michel Tremblay. Plateau Mont-Royal boasts the densest population of artists in Canada. This picturesque neighbourhood, steeped in history, is a must-see and cannot be missed.
- Guided Visit of the Golden Square Mile
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The Golden Square Mile is the name of a luxurious neighbourhood on the slopes of Mount Royal in the west-central section of downtown Montreal. From 1850 to 1930 upper class families began to migrate out of Montreal's increasingly congested downtown core and settle into the suburbs. This period saw the development of the city's most beautiful residences in the Golden Square Mile.
While walking through the Golden Square Mile, discover the rich heritage left by the Scots during the development of the city of Montréal in the 19th century. - Guided visit of the Pointe-à-Callières Museum
Built exactly on the site of Montreal's founding, the Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History uncovers the span of six centuries of Montreal history, from the dealings with the First Nations to our present day. From this one of a kind museum, you will enjoy being in the Old port of Montreal, on the magnificent de la Commune Street, with views of Habitat 67, Saint Helen's Island and Montreal Casino. Musée Pointe-à-Callière is a must-see... and you'll see it!
- Guided Visit of McCord Museum
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The McCord Museum is a public research and teaching museum dedicated to the preservation, study, diffusion, and appreciation of Canadian history.
Optional Outings and Activities
- Visit of the Jean-Talon and Atwater markets
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Jean-Talon market (French program). The most important public market in Montreal, the Jean-Talon market is also one of the largest in North America. You will be conducting many different activities in French in this major local institution, inaugurated in 1933.
Atwater market (English program). Considered one of the largest garden markets in the city, Atwater market, situated on the Lachine Canal in predominantly Anglophone Pointe-Saint-Charles neighbourhood, comes to life as with the coming of spring. "April showers bring May flowers", all of which can be found in profusion on the grounds surrounding Atwater market. - Visit of Montreal Museum of Contemporary Art
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The Montreal Museum of Contemporary Art is a true institution of the XXI century. It is located on Place des Arts, a unique cultural complex in Canada where visual and dramatic arts come together. The first institution in Canada dedicated exclusively to contemporary art, the museum offers permanent and temporary exhibits of leading Canadian and international artists.
- Visit of the Botanical Garden
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Founded on the 9th June, 1931 by Brother Marie-Victorin and designed by Henry Teuscher, the Montreal Botanical Garden is today one of the largest worldwide, the second in size after Kew Gardens in London (UK). With over 22,000 species of plants, the garden is composed of 10 greenhouse expositions and also a great number of theme gardens, such as the Chinese Garden, the First-Nations Garden, the Rose Garden, the Shade Garden, the Arboretum and many others.
"Talkin' with your Mouth Full"
EXCLUSIVE to the Full-day Immersion Program
Through registering in the Full-day Immersion Program, you will have the opportunity, each Friday at lunch time, to go out to nearby UQAM park to eat and "talk with your mouth full". Supervised and conducted by our team of language monitors, these picnic sessions will be an opportunity to further practice and gain more confidence in your new-found language skills in a fun-filled and exciting environment, while enjoying and sharing your home-made lunch.
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Cinema Workshop
Open to all - Free
You will enjoy free access each Friday afternoon (1:30-3:30 pm) to a screening at our School cinema. You will get a chance to see the great classics of Québécois or Canadian cinema. You will also be provided with detailed information on each movie (press reviews, critiques, references and web-related sites).
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Volunteer Work
Open to all - Free
If you wish to involve yourself through volunteer work, we have selected reputable organizations so that you can carry out, either in the evening or over the course of the weekend, various types of volunteer work. UQAM Summer Schools will be closely following up on all the activities you will be taking part in. Here is a list of just a few partner organizations:
- Just for Laughs Festival
- Canada Grand Prix
- Equiterre
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Optional Outings and Activities (evenings)
Optional Outings and Activities (evenings)
Throughout your stay, you will be offered a wide range of cultural and social outings. All carefully selected by the School counsellors, who will be joining you on your adventures, these activities will give you the opportunity to discover new aspects of Montreal but also to meet and get to know the other participants in the various programs.
Here are some of the outings and activities enjoyed by some of our participants in previous years' summer programs. These activities are usually free of charge or very reasonably priced, anywhere up to $ 12CAN or so. The following list is only a limited example of what may be available.
- Ghost chase in Old Montreal
- Montreal International Jazz Festival and African Nights Festival: jazz and world music concerts
- Scenic paddle boat tour in the Old Port and tasty "Beaver tails", a Canadian specialty
- L'International des Feux Loto-Québec : International Fireworks Festival throughout the summer
- Attend a soccer match with the Montreal "Impact" team
- Outdoor theater and dance performances
- The Montreal Tam tams (rhythmic drumming at the base of Mount-Royal Park in the heart of Montreal)
Optional Outings and Activities
(weekends)
Open to all
Whether you choose to attend one of our programs in June or July, your Friday afternoons and weekend will be your free time to explore Montreal. However, you are invited to join our team of counsellors who will offer you the opportunity to go on weekend excursions at very reasonable prices. Here are some of the excursions enjoyed by some of our participants in previous years summer programs:
- Quebec City (1 day)
- Toronto/Niagara Falls (2 days )
- Ottawa, capital city of Canada (1 day)
- Mont-Tremblant
UQAM Sports Center
Open to all
You will have at your disposal, at minimal cost ($ 25CAN), all the modern facilities available at the campus Sports Centre. Amenities include:
- Olympic pool
- multipurpose gymnasium
- fully-equipped weight room
- climbing wall, etc.
To stay fit throughout your Montreal adventure, be sure to click on "Sports Centre" when registering on line.
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Open to all
Enjoy Hatha Yoga classes at a very reasonable price. The weekly one-hour class, conducted in French or English (depending on your program), is aimed at awakening your centres and lines of energy through progressive exercises based on proper breathing.
Costs :3 classes for $ 45 CAN pre-sale (online only) or $ 50 CAN once at UQAM.
Taxes are included.
Interested? Be sure to click on "Hatha Yoga" when registering on line.