Think Québec is nothing more than the French-speaking province of Canada? Think again. From the cosmopolitan cities of Montreal and Québec City to rugged outdoor recreation opportunities, "la belle province" has much to offer. Get to the heart of things with Globe Pequot's Off the Beaten Path series.

• Québec City & Environs - Discover chocolate on Ile de Orleans, walk cobblestoned streets, and visit the Ice Hotel!
• Montreal and North - cycle Le Petit Train du Nord,visit Cirque du Soleil in the springtime, or taste dragon beard candy!
• The Eastern Townships - discover the La Cabosse d'or Chocolaterie with it's "darkly outstanding" milkshakes, taste local Richelieu Valley ciders, or explore archaeology at the Mansonville Museum!

Devoted to travelers with a taste for the unique, this easy-to-use guide will help you discover the hidden places in Québec that most tourists miss - out-of-the-way finds that liven up a week's vacation, a day trip, or an afternoon.

Tired of the same old tourist traps? Take the road less traveled and discover the hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales other guidebooks just don't offer. Off the Beaten Path features the things you'd want to see - if only you knew about them! From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits, you'll say over and over again: "I didn't know that!"

Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, let Quebec Off the Beaten Path show you la belle province you never knew existed. Cheer on canines and human mushers in the annual dogsled race during Winter Carnival; sleep in a bedroom made of snow and ice in the Ice Hotel; or ride the rapids of the Ottawa River on a whitewater rafting trip. So if you've "been there, done that" one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.

Published: June 2010

Need a great map of Quebec Province? The Rand McNally Map of Quebec is a great choice.