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1. www.britannica.com › place › QuebecQuebec | History, Facts, & Points of Interest | Britannica

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   5 days ago · One of the oldest cities in Canada—having celebrated its 400th anniversary in 2008—Quebec city has a distinct old-world character and charm. It is the only remaining walled city in North America north of Mexico and was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Geography_of_QuebecGeography of Quebec - Wikipedia

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   Jun 30, 2024 · Located in the eastern part of Canada, and (from a historical and political perspective) part of Central Canada, Quebec occupies a territory nearly three times the size of France or Texas. It is much closer to the size of Alaska.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MontrealMontreal - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · The city is 196 km (122 mi) east of the national capital, Ottawa, and 258 km (160 mi) southwest of the provincial capital, Quebec City . As of 2021, [update] the city had a population of 1,762,949, [23] and a metropolitan population of 4,291,732, [24] making it the second-largest metropolitan area in Canada. French is the city's official language.

4. www.britannica.com › place › Quebec-provinceQuebec | History, Map, Flag, Population, & Facts | Britannica

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   1 day ago · Quebec, eastern province of Canada. Constituting nearly one-sixth of Canada’s total land area, Quebec is the largest of Canada’s 10 provinces in area and is second only to Ontario in population. Its capital, Quebec city, is the oldest city in Canada.

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5. quillette.com › 2024/07/04 › the-birth-of-quebecThe Birth of Quebec

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   5 days ago · 4 Jul 2024 · 17 min read. A modern model depicting Samuel de Champlain’s 1608 Habitation at the site of what is now Quebec City. What follows is the twentieth instalment of The Nations of Canada, a serialised Quillette project adapted from Greg Koabel’s ongoing podcast of the same name. Previous instalments in this series have focused on ...

6. www.quebec-cite.com › en › what-to-do-quebec-city10 Best Things to Do in Old Québec City | Visit Québec City

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   Jun 18, 2024 · Old Québec City is a neighbourhood of Québec City that refers to the historic district. Old Québec (also called Québec City Old Town) became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. Old Québec is both in Lower Town and Upper Town.

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   Is Quebec a province?

   • Quebec, eastern province of Canada. Constituting nearly one-sixth of Canada’s total land area, Quebec is the largest of Canada’s 10 provinces in area and is second only to Ontario in population. Its capital, Quebec city, is the oldest city in Canada. Its major metropolis, Montreal, is the country’s second largest city.

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   What is Old Québec?

   • Old Québec City is a neighbourhood of Québec City that refers to the historic district. Old Québec (also called Québec City Old Town) became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. Old Québec is both in Lower Town and Upper Town.

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   Is Québec a fortified city?

   • Welcome to the only fortified city north of Mexico! Discover the rich history of the cradle of French civilization in North America. Old Québec is famous for its European charm and well-preserved architectural treasures.

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   When did Quebec become the capital of Canada?

   • Quebec city, formerly the capital of the colony, remained the capital of Lower Canada. It was incorporated in 1832 and was given its actual charter in 1840, the year that Parliament voted to rejoin Upper and Lower Canada as the Province of Canada.

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8. www.quebec-cite.com › en › what-to-do-quebec-cityThe Best Historical Attractions | Visit Québec City

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   Jun 20, 2024 · Welcome to the only fortified city north of Mexico! Discover the rich history of the cradle of French civilization in North America. Old Québec is famous for its European charm and well-preserved architectural treasures.