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You can see an incredible congregation of wild birds indigenous to the province by driving 45 minutes east of Québec City. Over 290 species populate the marshes, lowlands and hills of the area, the most photographed being the snow goose – thousands of them return to these fertile grounds every year.

On display here are scale models and documents tracing the history of the city’s defense network.

Québec City’s history is interpreted in 12 multimedia segments covering events from 1608 until the present.

The tantalizing aroma of meat over an open grill wafts through the Gare du Palais station which houses this popular steakhouse.

Nowhere is the spirit and passion of Québec Province more obvious than in this 200-km (130-mile) coastal district of rolling hills, quaint villages and pastoral scenes. Baie St-Paul, with its heritage houses, is one of the most charming.

The most photographed landmark in the city, this imposing hotel with its green copper roof is an architectural jewel designed by architect Bruce Price as a French-style château. Since it opened in 1893, the hotel has welcomed the rich, the famous and the noble through its doors and into its plush salons. Guided tours are available (see Fairmont Château Frontenac, Québec City).

The “King’s Road” (route 138) winds from Montréal to Québec. It is known today by cyclists as the Route Verte for its beautiful bike path trailing beside the St Lawrence River.

Competing with Le Dag across the street is another wild, three-tiered entertainment tower. Chez Charlotte’s lounge is on the top floor, with the dance club Chez Maurice and smoking club Société Cigares below.

This popular meeting place has the best homemade croissants, croque-monsieurs and coffee in the province.

A magical mix of an Irish pub and a French kitchen makes this charming eatery worth a side trip out of town. Try their hearty Irish stew and delicious desserts.