peoples and the communities that have made the province their home. Terroir products that grace Quebec tables include ice cider, micro-brewed beer, wine and over 100 varieties of cheese. Another feature of Quebec is the sugar shack, a family culinary tradition of eating maple products to the rhythms of Quebec folklore (beginning of spring, during March and April). Others Quebec culinary specialities include: shepherd's pie, poutine, sugar cream pie, pouding chômeur (a sponge cake with a maple syrup sauce), maple syrup, baked beans, tourtière (a meat pie), cretons (a pork spread with onions and spices), etc. Transportation Transportation to Quebec includes plane, bus, train and car. There are flights to Quebec from major cities in North America, Europe and Asia. Montreal is a 70-minute flight from New York and is less than 6 hours and 45 minutes by air from London or Paris. Provinces and states that border Quebec are served by rail and road networks. Other means of transportation such as boat and snowmobile can also be used by the more adventurous. Quebec has a road and air network for travel between cities, using car, bus, plane, train, bicycle on the Route Verte, or by ferry. Lodging Quebec has 5,800 establishments that hold official lodging certificates, from youth hostels to five-star hotels. Establishments are classified using a stars and sun system. Possibilities include: Hotels Bed and breakfasts Tourist homes Wilderness lodges Resorts Youth hostels Educational institutions Hospitality villages Campgrounds Outfitting operations See also Tourism in Canada#Quebec Maritime Quebec References External links Québec Original - Official site, Ministère du Tourisme, Gouvernement du Québec