The Pointe-A-Carcy Naval Complex sign in Quebec City. Sign includes direction to the Quebec Port Authority, the Canadian Force Fleet School Quebec, the HMCS Montcalm, the Naval Reserve Residence, the Naval Museum of Quebec, River cruises and Warves 14 and 19.

Old houses in Place Royale in Quebec City, Canada. It is the birthplace of French Civilization on this continent. Samuel de Champlain began its construction in 1608, creating the first permanent settlement in New France. Today Place-Royale has been restored to make the most of its 400 years of history

City wall of the Batterie Royale and old houses at Place de Paris, formally known as Place du Marche-Finlay, in Quebec City, Canada

City wall of the Batterie Royale and old houses at Place de Paris, formally known as Place du Marche-Finlay, in Quebec City, Canada

The Musee de la Civilisation museum roof covered in snow in Quebec City. It is located in the region’s capital, Quebec City, in the heart of an historic district and close to Place Royale, the site of the foundation of French America. Although resolutely contemporary, its architecture is a perfect example of integration into an historic environment.

The Gare du Palais train station in Quebec City. The Gare du Palais serves as a multimodal station, as a bus and train station in the lower part of the town.

The Gare du Palais train station in Quebec City. The Gare du Palais serves as a multimodal station, as a bus and train station in the lower part of the town.

The Gare du Palais train station in Quebec City. The Gare du Palais serves as a multimodal station, as a bus and train station in the lower part of the town.

The Gare du Palais train station in Quebec City. The Gare du Palais serves as a multimodal station, as a bus and train station in the lower part of the town.

The clock of the Gare du Palais train station in Quebec City. The Gare du Palais serves as a multimodal station, as a bus and train station in the lower part of the town.