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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.
- Name of Quebec City
The official name of Quebec City is Québec (with an acute...
- Old Quebec
Old Quebec (French: Vieux-Québec) is a historic...
- List of People From Quebec City
The following is a list of notable people from Quebec City,...
- Bruno Marchand
Bruno Marchand (born 1972) is a Canadian politician who...
- Parliament Building
The Parliament Building of Quebec (French: Hôtel du...
- Quebec Winter Carnival
The Quebec Winter Carnival (French: Carnaval de Québec),...
- Citadelle of Quebec
The Citadelle of Quebec (French: Citadelle de Québec), also...
- File
English: Québec Province within Canada. Español: Provincia...
- History
History of Quebec City. The history of Quebec City extends...
- Name of Quebec City
Quebec City ( Ville de Québec in French) is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec. It is the second largest city in Quebec, behind Montreal. It is known for its winter fair, beautiful churches, and an old hotel called Château Frontenac. It is next to the Saint Lawrence River.
Apr 19, 2022 · Published on April 19, 2022. Founded in 1608 by the French explorer Samuel de Champlain, Québec City is unlike any other city in North America with its dramatic cliff-top location overlooking the St. Lawrence River, its fortification walls, narrow winding streets and wealth of historic buildings spanning four centuries.
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May 13, 2008 · Published Online May 13, 2008. Last Edited February 15, 2024. Quebec City, Quebec, founded in 1608, population 549,459 (2021 census), 531,902 (2016 census). Quebec City, the capital of the province of Quebec, is located on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River where it meets the Rivière Saint-Charles.
Founded in the 17th century, Québec City bears eloquent testimony to important stages in the European settlement of the Americas: it was the capital of New France and, after 1760, of the new British colony. The Historic District of Old Québec is an urban area of about 135 hectares.
