Le Musee du Fort (The Fort Museum), Quebec City

Situated in a historic house in the shadow of the Château Frontenac, this is a "museum" in its loosest sense. There is precisely one theater, a small shop in the waiting area, plus a few timeline pictures on the walls of the staircase up to the main attraction.

What is the main attraction, you might ask? A 30-minute multimedia presentation of the city that recreates its six sieges and the Battle of the Plain of Abraham – a formative event in the making of Canada as we know it. Centered on a diorama with lighting effects and an audio narrative, these are probably the best 30 minutes for a quick history lesson about Quebec City as a gateway to the American Continent.

You will watch the multimedia presentation on a wide screen above a large-scale model of the area and surrounding rivers and islands, in a small 50-seat theater where the seats vibrate with each gun battle! LEDs in the models and well-placed synchronized projections onto the rivers and the model's terrain give an excellent audio-visual experience.

Short but packed with information, this is definitely a must-see for history buffs and those who only have a few hours to spend in Quebec City. Included among other highlights is a small exhibit of weapons, uniforms, and military badges.

While Quebec does not have much of a military history, this presentation surely tries to make it extremely exciting! Included in (the very fair) admission is a discount coupon to Le Chic Shack and a number of other attractions.

Tip:
The show is given in both English and French, on the hour and half-hour respectively, so make sure to double-check and go to the right one.