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Unitours (formerly Old Québec Tours) proposes a number of exciting ways to explore the Québec City region, ranging from distinctive red double-decker buses driving around the city's tourist areas to excursions beyond the city limits. If you take a Red Bus to visit Québec City's most notable districts and attractions, you can get on or off the bus at any stop along the route. If you'd like to explore the outskirts, the itinerary of the countryside tour includes such popular attractions as the Montmorency Falls, the Isle of Orléans and Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica. You can also go whale watching with the Bus-Whale Express package.

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STUDENT TOURS TO QUÉBEC CITY

The charm of the French language, the city's welcoming people, and the forever glistening Saint-Lawrence river... There's no denying it: our hearts belong to Québec! Give your students the incredible chance to come practice their French in one of North America's oldest cities and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Get ready for an authentic French-Canadian experience, where you'll get the perfect (maple) taste of La Belle Province.

Sample itinerary for Québec City ·  All-Seasons Trips

• Take the ferry across the St.Lawrence River, where you will get a spectacular view of the Château Frontenac and your very first glimpse of the city.
• Head off on a walking tour of Quebec City. Hike up, down, and around the town with a local guide to see the Plains of Abraham, Parliament, Quartier Petit Champlain, Place Royale and more!
• Stop to admire "La Fresque des Québécois", and see how many characters of Quebec's history you can identify.
• Visit Le Village Huron to learn more about the Huron-Wendat Nation's past, present and future, in addition to discovering local legends.
• Experience the daily military life of a British soldier in Quebec City as you become a "soldat de la tour" at the Martello Tower.
• Take in the view from the top of the city’s tallest building: l’Observatoire de la Capitale during your self-guided visit.
• Enjoy some free exploration time in Old Quebec with your friends and practice your conversational French. 
• Visit the Musée de la Civilisation, the perfect place to explore Quebec from its various angles: pop culture, politics, science and more.
• Meet the spirits who still haunt Old Quebec during your interactive street theater activity - Crimes in New-France.
• Enjoy the Côte-de-Beaupré! Visit the Ste-Anne de Beaupré shrine, Atelier Paré for some woodcarving & storytelling, take part in a copper engraving workshop, or enjoy a delicious poutine.
• Visit the Montmorency Falls, the tallest waterfalls in the Province and the site of historic battles and legends. Plus, there's a sweet suspended bridge that spans the top of the falls and you're about to walk across it. 
• Feast and dance the night away during your authentic French Canadian sugar shack experience.
• Stroll along la Promenade des Gouverneurs to see le Château Frontenac, Cap Diamant overlooking the St-Lawrence River, the Plains of Abraham and more.
• Travel back in time to witness the great battles of Quebec City through a sound and light show at the Musée du Fort.
• Spend some extra time exploring in Old Quebec. Perhaps bargain with one of the many artists on rue du Trésor, shop ‘till you drop along rue St-Jean, or enjoy a busker’s street performance on Terrasse Dufferin! 

The transportation portion of your trip is carbon neutral when you travel by bus. Learn more about our  Choose Earth Carbon Offset Program .

Here's an idea to practice your French! Partner with a French class to conversate and play a game of the Québec-invented sport of Kin-ball.

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Welcome to this 400-year-old city, one of the oldest cities in North America and capital of the province of Québec.

Experience Quebec City on a school Trip! Explore the birthplace of French North America. Shaped by its history and culture, the city of Quebec, has a personality on its own. Quebec City is one of the oldest cities in North America. Its quaint cobbled stone streets and fortifications tells the story of its origin and historical significance as the battleground between French and English Canada. The Old district offers a delightful feel of Europe, with its café, pub, and antiques shops. A perfect city for a great Educational Trip!

Taking a student tour to Quebec City is like visiting an open-air museum and the best way for student groups to get acquainted with the city is to enjoy a walking tour with a local professional tour guide. The Château Frontenac, the Dufferin Terrace, the Plains of Abraham, the fortifications, the parliament building, Place-Royale – a history lesson awaits around every corner.

Wander through Petit-Champlain and Place-Royale, the birthplace of Quebec City, relive the 1759 battle of the Plains of Abraham, learn about Quebec City’s darkest ghost stories, experience an authentic sugar shack meal, dance to the latest hits while cruising the St. Lawrence-River, practice and learn French while souvenir shopping, and so much more! A field trip to Quebec City keeps history education alive!

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The Ultimate Student Guide to Virtual University Tours in Québec

University tours in Québec are getting cancelled due to COVID-19. Many are now turning to virtual tours to help students choose a school for next year. (This is part of our series on virtual university tours across Canada. You can click to view the articles for Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba & Saskatchewan, Ontario, or Atlantic Canada.) […]

University tours in Québec are getting cancelled due to COVID-19. Many are now turning to virtual tours to help students choose a school for next year.

(This is part of our series on virtual university tours across Canada. You can click to view the articles for Alberta , British Columbia , Manitoba & Saskatchewan ,  Ontario , or Atlantic Canada .)

Students are understandably concerned that many university tours in Québec aren’t happening as planned. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t other ways to learn about these schools.

Choosing the right university is a big decision and campus tours are a great tool to help with it. That’s why many schools are sending students to virtual university tours to help them explore the campuses and get their questions answered. We’re putting together a massive list (and updating it) to keep track of all the virtual university tours in Québec.

Virtual University Tours in Québec

Mcgill university.

While the world stays closed, you can still connect with this noted Montreal school. They’ve set up with online sessions for prospective students to offer program overviews, admissions requirements, links to social media, and yes, a virtual interactive tour .

Université de Montréal

Take to their Google Maps setup to casually explore the campus and buildings of this university. For everything else you need to know, your best bets are either their website or their Facebook page .

Université du Québec à Rimouski

For a quick sense of this Rimouski campus, there’s a detailed map you can look at. If you’re hoping to learn more, your best bet is to explore their website for more information or interact with them on Facebook .

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Click through this interactive map to get a sense of this Trois-Rivières campus. Learn more about their campus, programs, and more on their official website or their Facebook .

Université du Québec en Outaouais

Use their Google Maps tour setup to view inside the buildings of all of UQO’s campuses. View communications from the school here and see if you can go further with UQO on their website .

Université Laval

It’s not much but you can explore some of the buildings and the layout of the campus with their interactive map . If you want to be one of their next students pursuing innovation and excellence , view more from the school here .

Work at a university that isn’t listed? Have additional resources to share?  Get in touch with us!  This list will keep growing with more information on all the virtual university tours in Québec we can find.

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Connor Briggs-Morris is a copywriter for Student Life Network. He loves all things Batman and can’t deal with walking behind slow people.

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1. Full-Day Quebec City and Cruise Tour

2. Quebec City Walking Tour

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6. Evening Gourmet Tour 5 Course Dinner - History and Food in Old Quebec City

7. Amazing Old Quebec City Classique Walking Tour with 1 Funicular Ticket included

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9. Combo Historical and Food Tour of the Old Quebec City

10. Small Group Excursion of Quebec City and Montmorency Falls

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25. Private Guided Quebec City Walking Tour with Funicular Included

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Universities in Quebec City, Canada - Rankings & Reviews -

• 06 Mar, 2024: Scimago Institutions Rankings updated with Laval University ranked highest among 3 listed universities in Quebec City.
• 19 Dec, 2023: Urap published most recent results of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance . Laval University achieves position 266.
• 15 Dec, 2023: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy published most recent results of Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments - ShanghaiRanking (Sport Science) . Laval University achieves position 51.
• 07 Dec, 2023: RUY published most recent results of Research Infosource: Canada's Top 50 Research Universities . Includes 2 universities from Quebec City.

Built upon the banks of the St. Lawrence River, Quebec City is considered the birthplace of French civilization in Canada, and as such offers a French-speaking academic experience for those who attend its colleges and universities.

The picturesque city has been officially recognised as an UNESCO world heritage site for being the only North American city that has managed to preserve its historic ramparts, gates, and defensive walls.

Those who choose to study in Quebec City can expect French-speaking locals, a vibrant foodie culture and craft beer scene, and a variety of highly respected universities to attend.

Rankings of universities in Quebec City, Canada 2024

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Highest subject rankings of universities in Quebec City

Student opinions about studying in quebec city.

“Quebec City’s architecture never fails to impress me, and fortunately I’m a big fan of the snow because it’s present for a good portion of the year. I studied at Laval University, and you can find decent apartments to share nearby for around 400 dollars.”

“As a student in Quebec City, my advice to everyone who plans to live off campus would be to either have good French or be accompanied by a proficient French-speaker to make sure the landlords in the city don’t take advantage of you.”

“My favourite places to go out and socialise were the Dagobert, the Cécile et Ramone, and the Maurica, which are in my opinion the best places in the city for young students to enjoy nightlife together.”

Quebec City Key Facts for International Students

The cost of living, including the daily necessities and a number of other living costs are lower in Quebec than in other provinces. To illustrate this point, 11 out of 20 of the least expensive cities in Canada are located in Quebec.

There is ample opportunity for improving your French. It should be noted that public life and official forms are entirely in French.

The nature on offer is unique and hard to find anywhere else, between Jacques-Cartier National Park, the mountain ranges, and the famous Canadian autumn foliage.

Energy bills for natural gas can be unforgiving in Quebec, since they are roughly 64% higher than in other provinces in Canada. Given that challenging winters are a guarantee in Quebec, energy bills are often a significant living cost factor.

People in Quebec City generally know English, but studying French is necessary for those planning to study or work here . Many advise to abandon any notions that you will not have to learn French, because you do if you want to get the most out of the city.

3 out of 3 Universities in Quebec City Ranked in at least one ranking

22 Different Rankings list Universities in Quebec City (17 institution and 5 subject rankings)

10 Global Rankings rank Universities in Quebec City Among TOP 200

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• Living costs without accommodation 81* (19% cheaper than London)
• All costs including accommodation 55* (45% cheaper than London)
• Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 75* (25% cheaper than London)
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UniRank 4icu: Top 200 English-Speaking Universities  (Published: 11 August, 2022)

British quacquarelli symonds, uk, qs world university rankings  (published: 27 june, 2023).

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

QS Employability Rankings  (Published: 23 September, 2021)

Employer reputation 30% Alumni outcomes 25% Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25% Employer/Student Connections 10% Graduate employment rate 10%

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Research Performance: 40%

• Research Output: 10%
• High-Quality Publications: 10%
• Influence: 10%
• Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Ntu performance ranking of scientific papers  (published: 11 july, 2023).

Research Productivity: 25%

• # Articles last 11 years: 10%
• # Articles current year: 15%

Research Impact: 35%

• # Citations last 11 years: 15%
• # Citations last 2 years: 10%
• Average # citations last 11 years: 10%

Research Excellence: 40%

• H-index last 2 years: 10%
• # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
• # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%

Nature Index

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Teaching: 40%

• Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
• Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
• Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
• Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
• World Teaching Reputation: 8%

Research: 40%

• Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
• Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
• Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
• Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
• World Research Reputation: 8%

International Diversity: 10%

• International Faculty: 2%
• International Students: 2%
• International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
• Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
• International Level: 2%

Financial Sustainability: 10%

• Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
• Institutional Income per Student: 2%
• Papers per Research Income: 2%
• Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
• Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

RUR Academic Rankings  (Published: 25 May, 2023)

Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%

RUR Reputation Ranking  (Published: 25 May, 2023)

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

Research Infosource: Canada's Top 50 Research Universities  (Published: 07 December, 2023)

Total Sponsored Research Income 20% Research Intensity per Faculty 20% Total Number of Publications 20% Publication Intensity 20% Publication Impact 10% Research Intensity per Graduate Student 10%

Scimago Institutions

Scimago institutions rankings  (published: 06 march, 2024).

Research 50% Innovation 30% Societal 20%

ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

Arwu academic ranking of world universities - shanghairanking  (published: 15 august, 2023).

Quality of Education 10%

• Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

Quality of Faculty 40%

• Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
• Highly Cited Researchers 20%

Research Output 40%

• Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
• Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

Per Capita Performance 10%

StuDocu World University Ranking - US & Canada  (Published: 06 September, 2021)

The times higher education, uk, the world university rankings  (published: 27 september, 2023).

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

• Reputation survey: 15%
• Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
• Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
• Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
• Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

• Reputation survey: 18%
• Research income: 6%
• Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

• Proportion of international students: 2.5%
• Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
• International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall  (Published: 01 June, 2023)

The china subject ratings overall  (published: 11 may, 2022), urap world ranking - university ranking by academic performance  (published: 19 december, 2023), us news: best global universities  (published: 24 october, 2022), webometrics, webometrics ranking web of universities  (published: 31 july, 2023).

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

Living in Québec City

Known worldwide for its rich history and European charm, Québec City is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage treasure. The city on the St. Lawrence River offers an exceptional quality of life and affordable cost of living and tops the list of Canada’s safest urban centres. With its cultural and economic vitality, Québec has all the benefits of a big city in spectacular natural surroundings.

Living in French

There’s no better place to experience North America’s French culture than Québec City. With its rich history and close ties to France, it is considered the cradle of French civilization in North America. In fact, Université Laval was the very first French-language university established in North America. Québec City and Université Laval offer the perfect setting for learning French at your own pace.

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Studying in Québec City

Studying in Québec City means opting for a deeply unique and enriching experience—one where you can undertake high-quality studies while immersing yourself in North America’s French-speaking culture. Université Laval and the other universities in the area contribute significantly to Québec City’s vibrant research and development sector. What’s more, the city has an international airport and a fantastic geographic location, making it the perfect starting point to travel anywhere in Canada and the United States.

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A rich and vibrant culture

Québec City is known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, offering a wealth of activities in both summer and winter. It has several theatres and performance venues, museums and visitor centres, and numerous art galleries. Québec City hosts festivals and cultural events throughout the year, including the Québec City Summer Festival (one of the biggest musical events in Canada), the ComediHa Fest, the Carrefour international de théâtre and the TD New France Festival. Plus it has scores of bars, cafés, and bistros where you can gather with friends or family. 

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UNESCO City of Literature

Québec is the first francophone city to be named a UNESCO City of Literature, a credit to its extensive library network, the Maison de la littérature, and the city’s many writers, publishers, and booksellers. The city is also a source of inspiration and creativity with its poetry events, themed walking tours, and the Québec en toutes lettres literary festival.

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Nature and outdoor activities

Québec City is a dream come true for sports enthusiasts and nature lovers. Its trove of green spaces includes one of the world’s largest urban parks, the Plains of Abraham. The city’s surrounding mountains, rivers, and lakes are just a short hop away, and the perfect place to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities year round. Check out the Québec Winter Carnival , the biggest event of its kind in the world, admire Montmorency Falls in spring, take a summer cruise on the St. Lawrence River, or stroll the orchards on Ile d’Orléans in fall—there are plenty of possibilities to choose from!  

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Trailblazing restaurants, food-themed itineraries, agritourism venues, opportunities to meet local producers, and the Québec Exquis! food festival make Québec City an exciting destination for foodies. Discover the city’s many flavours, from gourmet poutine and maple products to ciders and other local specialties.  

Affordable cost of living

The cost of living in Québec City is moderate and housing is very reasonable compared to most North American cities. This makes Université Laval an affordable study destination. The on-campus residences offer reasonably priced accommodation and various off-campus housing options are also available nearby.

St. Lawrence river

The St. Lawrence River, with its imposing presence, offers gorgeous vistas from every angle. There are so many ways to enjoy the river: walk or bike along the shoreline Samuel-De Champlain Promenade, admire the cruise ships in port at Place des Canotiers, or try one of the many nautical activities offered just steps from the city and campus. Baie de Beauport even has a beach where you can kick back and make the most of everything the St. Lawrence has to offer. 

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'hollywood could not have manufactured better weather,' says climatologist.

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Across southern Quebec, time seemed to stop Monday afternoon as everybody looked up at the sky.

The moon drifted between the sun and earth for a few moments, but how long you were in the dark depended on where you were positioned along the path of totality —  a corridor approximately 200 kilometres wide and 14,700 kilometres long across North America.

For example, most of Montreal fell within the path, but Laval did not. Meanwhile, Sherbrooke was near the path's centre.

That means those in Montreal saw the eclipse for roughly one minute, 25 seconds, while those in Sherbrooke were in the dark for three minutes, 23 seconds.

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The eclipse darkened the skies of Montérégie, the Eastern Townships, Centre-du-Québec, the Beauce and the Magdalen Islands.

David Phillips, senior climatologist at Environment Canada, said the weather forecast in Quebec was the best in all of North America for viewing the event. 

"Wall-to-wall sunshine from Montreal to Sherbrooke, Quebec City, even Gaspé … it's just truly incredible," he said. 

Phillips described the weather as an anomaly, as there's only a 20 per cent chance of clear, sunny skies in April. 

"Look at the miserable weather last week  — rain and snow and wind and people without power — and then later this week, more foul weather, but in between there is this window of just such favourable eclipse weather," he said.

"Hollywood could not have manufactured better weather than what you are going to see in [the] province."

Heavy traffic as eclipse watchers pour in

Police and Transports Québec officials warned that thousands of people will be converging on communities that lie in the eclipse's path of totality to get the best view. 

The influx in travellers resulted in heavy congestion early Monday afternoon across multiple regions of the province, including in Montreal and Quebec City. 

In Montreal, Berri-UQAM Metro station was packed by 2 p.m. with people trying to take the yellow line to Jean-Drapeau park. Meanwhile, provincial police shut down exit ramps to Sainte-Hélène island from the Jacques Cartier Bridge because the area was so saturated with motorists. Police encouraged people to take public transit instead.

Officials from Montreal's Espace pour la vie , which organized the public event, said 100,000 people attended. After the eclipse, with transit overwhelmed, the bridge was packed with pedestrians heading back to Montreal.

"People have been coming in to Quebec from Ontario, from northeast USA for the last few days and over the next hours, but they're all going to leave at the same time," said Transports Québec spokesperson Louis-André Bertrand.

Bertrand said the Transport Ministry mobilized extra personnel and halted all highway roadwork in key areas. 

Meanwhile, Quebec provincial police published a special video pleading with drivers to not pull over on the side of the road and not to wear eclipse glasses while driving.

Alec Cooper drove about an hour from Quebec City to Saint-Georges, Que., in the Beauce region Sunday night to get a front-row seat to the action.

Cooper, an astrophotographer, wasted no time setting up his telescope to capture what will be the third total solar eclipse he has seen.

Quebec boasts 'best weather in North America' for eclipse, says climatologist

"You will get hooked on eclipses when you see your first total," he said Monday afternoon ahead of the event. 

While Cooper said he could have driven to Lac-Mégantic in the Eastern Townships, where the eclipse will last about 80 seconds longer than the one in Beauce, he said his spot is still "plenty of time to just have your mind blown." 

There were several viewing parties during the eclipse.

Here are some of the best places to watch the eclipse in Quebec

A total eclipse of the sun happens about every 18 months, but it's rare to live within the path of totality.

Canadians will have to wait 20 years for the next total eclipse, and that will be mainly visible in the Northwest Territories and Alberta, according to the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).

In Quebec, it won't be visible again until 2106, the CSA says.

CBC to offer range of eclipse coverage

CBC Montreal is gathering video of how people are watching the eclipse for a project on this once-in-a-lifetime event we are all experiencing together. We're looking for video of what you do during those minutes of totality. 

You can send it to [email protected], or tag us on Tiktok or Insta @cbcmontreal. We will credit all the video we use in our final production and you will be able to see it later in the day.

CBC has  live coverage of the eclipse on Monday online, on the radio and television.

Listen to a special edition of CBC Quebec's afternoon radio program, Breakaway, live from Bishop's University in Lennoxville from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on CBC Radio One and the CBC Listen app.

Here are more ways to follow the the eclipse live across Canada on CBC.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Isaac Olson is a journalist with CBC Montreal. He worked largely as a newspaper reporter and photographer for 15 years before joining CBC in the spring of 2018.

with files from CBC's Lauren McCallum and Émilie Warren

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Sioux City father, daughter duo to soon complete tour of all 30 MLB stadiums

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - There’s nothing quite like a day at the ballpark with your family. And for one Sioux City family, they’re about to complete a “major league” milestone.

The journey for Mark and Leah Caputo began in 2017. The father and daughter duo have spent the last seven years traveling across the country to see a game at every active Major League Baseball stadium.

“We would go to Wrigley Field a lot and have a good time,” said Mark. “When she graduated from college and I was getting ready to retire, she proposed the idea and I said yeah. When a 35-year-old lady wants to spend time with her dad you don’t say no.”

“Just to give us something to look forward to we started what we call our ‘baseball tours,’” said Leah. “We started trying to figure out what we could do to do some vacations and settled on that to see new cities and baseball was just the excuse to do that.”

And for Mark and Leah, it’s not enough to just say that they’ve been to every Major League ballpark. Whenever they go to a new stadium, they check it out from top to bottom, and they’ve even got their own ranking system for every stadium.

“There’s a nice little book that we created to commemorate all of our stadiums, and in there, it lists out what we have,” said Leah. “The five are: the neighborhood, is it indicative of the city that we’re in? The fanbase; does the stadium really fit in with the city, I think a great example is St. Louis, you can see the St. Louis Arch right from that stadium. Unique qualities: is there something unique and special about it? And then primarily for my benefit, the beer selection.”

This summer the two will complete their major league tour with stops in Toronto and New York. And they’ll cap it all off with a tour of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. And the end of their tour comes as a bitter-sweet ending.

“Walking into that last stadium I can’t tell you how that’ll feel. Is it gonna be excited? Sad? But we’ve always envisioned finishing in New York state to see Cooperstown as the final piece of this,” said Leah. “I have a feeling I won’t be as emotional for the stadium; I’ll probably be more emotional for the museum if I had to place a bet.”

“I’m kind of looking at it as a dread,” said Mark. “I really want to finish it and get all 30 done, but this has been a given, me and Leah spending a week or so together every summer. We each get a list of things that we want to do and sit there to make it work and I’m going to miss that.”

Mark and Leah said that while their tour will end this year, they’ll still catch plenty of games together; and they’re both looking forward to seeing the new stadium in Las Vegas once it opens in 2028.

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