Activities and Tours
This programme is tentative; please refer to the Final Programme for confirmed dates and times. Periodic changes will be made to the Annual Meeting web site at http://www.aoacoa2008.org/. 

Photo by: Yves Tessier, Tessima

This programme will allow participants to uncover some of the Château Frontenac's best-kept secrets: those of its famous visitors as well as those in the kitchen! First, the internationally renowned chef of the Château Frontenac, Jean Soulard, will reveal some of his secrets and specialities during an exclusive cooking lesson. His main goal is to help guests discover the incredible local products that are available at the market and to demonstrate how cooking can be simple, yet sophisticated and remarkable. Following the presentation, participants will tour the historic hotel, accompanied by official guides in period costumes. They will be taken to exclusive areas of the building while guides reveal stories and anecdotes about famous visitors and events that were held there in the past century.

HISTORIC AND MODERN QUÉBEC
Thursday, June 5 ● 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost: $57/registered guest, $72/non-registered guest

Visit the only walled city in North America. Fine old buildings and proud monuments line winding streets, picturesque lanes and public places, including the National Assembly and Parliament Hill, the Battlefields Park, the Citadel and the walls surrounding the old city, Notre-Dame-de-Québec basilica and Place d'Armes. A stop will be made at Place Royale, the cradle of French civilization in North America. It is the heart of the old Lower Town along the riverfront and represents the greatest concentration of 17^th and 18^th Century buildings in North America. This area is also the site of the Old Port and Petit-Champlain district with its boutiques and art galleries. Several stops will be made along the way in order to admire the different sites and enjoy a bit of walking. This tour includes a guided sightseeing tour of Historic Québec by motorcoach and a walking tour of Place Royale and the area.

TEA, CONFERENCE AND SHOPPING AT HOLT RENFREW
Friday, June 6 ● 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost: $75/ registered guest, $90/non-registered guest

Today, Holt's is an internationally renowned speciality store. It is the headquarters for such designer names as Donna Karan, Jil Sander, Canali and Giorgio Armani, as well as the source for world-class cosmetics and fragrances from such prestigious names as Sisley and Paris. Holt Renfrew is proud to honour its legacy as Canada's leading national fashion speciality store for men and women, while looking forward to meeting the challenges of the future. Upon arrival, the group will enjoy a tea service while viewing a fashion parade reflecting the latest women's style, followed by  tips on cosmetics, make-up and skin care. After the conference, guests will have time to discover the outstanding collections by leading fashion designers as well as perfume, cosmetics, lingerie, shoes, accessories, etc. Tour includes transportation by motorcoach.

Parc de la Chute-Montmorency (falls) in summer. Photo by: Yves Tessier, Tessima

Discover Québec City's countryside as we travel through small historical villages overlooking the St. Lawrence River. As we ride along the 40 kilometers of Avenue Royale leading to Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, we will pass through the many traditional villages of rural Québec. In Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, we will be given time to visit the world-famous shrine. Our guide will lead us through the basilica and explain its history and wonderful architecture. Along the way, we will be introduced to some of French Canada's most popular legends when we visit the Alphonse Paré wood sculpture gallery. Our tour will also include a stop at the Albert Gilles' copper shop with its display of 50 handwrought silver panels depicting the story of the life of Christ. Our final stop will be at the Parc de la Chute Montmorency to admire Montmorency Falls, a natural waterfall 1.5 times higher than Niagara Falls. This tour includes transportation by motorcoach.

*All prices are in Canadian dollars.

Golf Tournament
Wednesday, June 4 ● 11:00 am tee off (tentative time)
Registration: $200/player

Join us for the 2008 Annual Meeting Golf Tournament at the beautiful Alpin Golf Club, a par 72 course featuring the hallmarks of Québec golf, including unforgettable scenery, wild ducks and the occasional visit from a falcon! All levels of players are invited to take part in an 18-hole shotgun start. Proceeds will benefit the AOA's Orthopaedic Research and Education Fund and the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation.

Registration fee includes green fees, cart, lunch, prizes and 2-way coach transportation from the designated Annual Meeting hotels to the course. Space is limited, so please register early. More information can be found about the Alpin Golf course at http://www.alpin.qc.ca/.

** We cannot guarantee availability on-site.
** Tournament will take place rain or shine and no refunds will be given.

Night at the Museum
Friday, June 6 ● 7:00 pm (6:30 pm shuttles begin from Convention Centre and Château Frontenac)
Before April 23: $135 for Attendees/$150 for Exhibitors
April 24 or later: $150 for Attendees/$160 for Exhibitors

The Musée National des Beaux Arts is located in the heart of Québec City in the magnificent Battlefields Park, overlooking the Saint-Lawrence River. It opened its doors in 1933 and has now been expanded to three linked pavilions reuniting the old prison and the original pavilion. Together, they constitute an architectural "tour de force". Food and beverages will be served in the lovely panoramic terrace of The Grand Hall, crowned with criss-cross skylights expressing the modernism of the Musée.

Register early! Your ticket will include roundtrip shuttle coach transportation, exclusive access to the Musée, musical entertainment, two drinks, hors-d'oeuvres and a buffet dinner featuring Québec specialties. Two local exhibitions will be open especially for this magnificent event, as well as the winding stairs up to the historic prison section.

** We cannot guarantee availability of tickets on-site.