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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, and the metropolitan area had a population of 839,311.
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The many festivals and events that follow one another throughout the year offer wonderful opportunities to discover the Québec culture. Let yourself be drawn into a festive and colourful atmosphere on the occasion of a major event. Check our calendar of events for the complete list.
History of Quebec City. The history of Quebec City extends back thousands of years, with its first inhabitants being the First Nations peoples of the region. The arrival of French explorers in the 16th century eventually led to the establishment of Quebec City, in present-day Quebec, Canada.
This is a timeline of the history of Quebec City. 16th century. 1535 - Jacques Cartier arrived and later winters in the village of Stadacona; 17th century. 1608 – L'Habitation (Quebec City) was founded by Samuel de Champlain, near the ruins of Stadacona. 1615 – The first missionaries, the Recollets, arrived in the city.
The ultimate guide to what’s going on in Québec City. Learn about upcoming events, festivals, musical performances, exhibitions and more!
In the 2016 census, Quebec had a population of 8,164,361, a 3.3% increase from its 2011 population of 7,903,001. With a land area of 1,356,625.27 km 2 (523,795.95 sq mi), it had a population density of 6.0/km 2 (15.6/sq mi) in 2016. Quebec accounts for a little under 23% of the Canadian population.
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Festival d'été de Québec (FEQ) is the third biggest outdoor musical event in Canada. The event was held since 1968, the 11-day festival takes place every year in July. FEQ's programming includes many international stars and emerging artists from around the globe.
