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History of Quebec. Timeline. ~ 1533. 1534 to 1607. 1608 to 1662. 1663 to 1759. 1760 to 1790. 1791 to 1840. 1841 to 1866. 1867 to 1899. 1900 to 1930. 1931 to 1959. 1960 to 1981. 1982 to present. Territory of Quebec. First Nations. Era of Exploration (1508–1613) Giovanni da Verrazzano. Jacques Cartier. Samuel de Champlain.
Quebec. Quebec is the largest Canadian province. At 1.5 million km², its territory accounts for 15.5 per cent of Canada's total area. The province shares borders with Ontario, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Quebec is the largest Canadian province.
- The French Regime
- The British Regime
- Quebec City, A Political Stage: 1867 to Present
- The Historic District: Under Strict Regulation
Quebec City was founded by Samuel de Champlain on 3 July 1608. It was the first permanent French settlement in Canada; from then on, the French maintained an uninterrupted presence on North American soil. The first construction was the Habitation (Abitation de Quebecq in old French), erected on the present-day site of the Place Royale on the rivers...
Under the British regime, the Port of Quebec was completely disarmed to make room for the warehouses and factories which sprang on the docks in the 19th century, and for coves dedicated to the timber trade. Job opportunities incited many immigrants to settle near the old port. The timber trade was in full swing at the same time as the shipbuilding ...
Some buildings perpetuate the military vocation of Quebec City, such as the Citadel — a presently active base whose exterior walls were constructed from 1820 to 1831 — or the armoury built in 1885. However, the Upper Town mostly erected administrative structures which reflected its status as capital of Lower Canada before 1840, then of the province...
Since 1963, this historical heritage site is protected under the Historic Monuments Act. The following year, a provincial order in council defined the boundaries of the historical district of Quebec City. The areal planning is governed by a very strict regulations which aim to preserve this heritage. Any construction on this site must be approved b...
Sep 30, 2007 · Quebec is the largest province in Canada. Its territory represents 15.5 per cent of the surface area of Canada and totals more than 1.5 million km 2. Quebec shares borders with Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland. The province also neighbours on four American states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York.
May 26, 2024 · Quebec, city, port, and capital of Quebec province, Canada. 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.
- Brett Mcgillivray
The origins of Quebec go back to 1534–35, when the French explorer Jacques Cartier landed at present-day Gaspé and took possession of the land in the name of the king of France.
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3 days 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.
