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1 day ago · Quebec City (/ k w ɪ ˈ b ɛ k / ⓘ or / k ə ˈ b ɛ k /; French: Ville de Québec), officially Québec (French pronunciation:), is the capital city of the Canadian province of Quebec. As of July 2021, the city had a population of 549,459, [13] and the metropolitan area had a population of 839,311. [14]
3 days ago · Its capital, Quebec city, is the oldest city in Canada. The name Quebec, first bestowed on the city in 1608 and derived from an Algonquian word meaning “where the river narrows,” beckons visitors to the city’s splendid view of the majestic St. Lawrence River and the pastoral Orleans Island.
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2 days ago · In this walled city, strolling around Old Québec’s winding cobblestone streets—a UNESCO World Heritage site—transports visitors to a bygone era. It embraces Québecois culture and radiates European elegance, with quaint shops, eateries, and outdoor cafés around every corner. Immersed in 400 years of remarkable history, guests can ...
6 days ago · Answer 1 of 7: Hello! If 2 late 60's are visiting for first time how many days should we allow to get a flavor of Montreal?
1 day ago · montreal .ca /en /. Montreal [a] is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest in Canada, and the tenth-largest in North America. Founded in 1642 as Ville-Marie, or "City of Mary", [17] it is now named after Mount Royal, [18] the triple-peaked hill around which the early settlement was built. [19]
2 days ago · Montreal, city, Quebec province, southeastern Canada. The second most-populous city in Canada and the principal metropolis of Quebec, it occupies about three-fourths of Montreal Island, near the confluence of the Ottawa and St. Lawrence rivers. It is a city with considerable French colonial history.
3 days ago · Montmorency Falls, via Rte. 440 just a few miles northeast of downtown Quebec City, is a cataract of serious size—at 272 feet it's actually higher than Niagara Falls, though its water volume is far lower. If time allows, consider continuing north of Quebec City for an extended trip along the shores of the St. Lawrence.
