Old Quebec, Battlefield Park, Musuem of Fine Art

Started the day at Chataeu Frontenac to walk the Terrasse Dufferin, a terrace along the cliff face fora great view of the Saint Lawrence river. Unfortunately, stretches of the terrace is closed in winter.
Took the Funicular(ie cable car) from Chataeu Frontenac down to the Le Petit Champlain, instead of walking the breakneck stairs. Took pictures of a mural showing people important to Quebec's history. Quebec is celebrating its 400 years birthday in 2008 and the city is filled with murals.

Walk quickly through Rue St Paul and up the hill to see Artillery Park (which is close for winter). Then took pictures of the murals outside North America's oldest hospital (Hôtel-Dieu de Québec).

From the hospital, I walked to the Battle Field Park. It is at this spot the British troops surprised the French troops in its successful siege of Quebec city. The British troops had to scale a really steep cliff.

The park's Discovery Pavilion has a cool hologram show and a very nice exhibit of the outfit of the soldiers involved in the battle.

After a quick lunch at Ave Cartier, it was on to the Museum of Fine Art at Quebec. The collection emphasis is on artist of Quebec origin, from neo-classical to impressionist to modern. This collection is very good, even though I am not familiar with most of the artist. There is also a wonderful section in Inuit art.

I return to the hotel to collect my luggage and headed back to Montreal that night.