Quebec City is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec. Resembling French towns, the old city has slate-roofed houses and a romantic feel. The St. Lawrence River runs through Quebec, and the colonial city was built right next to it. With a rich history, a deep culture and a commitment to making Quebec City a great place to visit, the town offers a lot to take in.
Quebec City Info:
- Land Area: 88.86 square km
- Elevation: 575 feet
- Number of parks: 9 major, many smaller throughout the city
- Number of radio stations: 23 FM/2 AM
- Number of television stations: 7
- Number of newspapers: 3 major (Le Journal de Quebec, Le Soleil de Quebec, Voir)
- Transportation: Jean Lesage International Airport, St. Lawrence port, Gare du Palais train station and the Gare d'Autobus de la Vielle Capitale bus station.
Quebec City Weather and Climate:
- Average daily temperature: 25 degrees C
- Average annual rainfall: 34 inches
Distances to other Metropolitan Areas from Quebec City (in miles):
- Atlanta, GA — 1,130
- Boston, MA — 307
- Chicago, IL — 879
- Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX — 1,655
- Houston, TX — 1,748
- Las Vegas, NV — 2,357
- Los Angeles, CA — 2,584
- Memphis, TN — 1,262
- Miami, FL — 1,536
- Nashville, TN — 1,087
- New Orleans, LA — 1,541
- New York, NY — 440
- Orlando, FL — 1,368
- Philadelphia, PA — 515
- Phoenix, AZ — 2,314
- Rapid City, SD — 1,552
- Salt Lake City, UT — ,2048
- San Antonio, TX — 2,011
- San Diego, CA — 2,585
- San Jose, CA — 2,632
- Washington, DC — 619
Quebec City Safety Phone # and Major Hospitals:
- Police/Fire/Ambulance: 911
- Centre Hospitalier Hotel-Dieu de Quebec (418-691-5151)
- Jeffrey Hale Hospital (418-683-4471)
- Hopital du Saint-Sacrement (418-682-7511)
Quebec City Top Tourism Draws and Seasons:
- Winter Carnival
- Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day celebration
- Montmorency Falls
- Festival D'Ete
- Canada Day
- Loto-Quebec International Fireworks Competition
- Le Festival des Journees d'Afrique
- Expo Quebec
- International Festival of Military Bands
- Choco Musee
- The Canada Odyssey
- Quebec Unique Funicular
- Carnival Parade
- Fetes de la Nouvelle France
- Terrasse Dufferin
- World Police and Fire Games
- Woodstock in Beauce
- Les Grands Feux Loto-Quebec
- Envol et Macadam
- Quebec City Festival of Sacred Music
- Coup de Cour Francophone
Quebec City Major Shopping Areas:
- The Old Port District
- Place Quebec
- Centre Factory Outlet, Promenades Ste-Anne
- Place de la Cite
- Place Laurier
- Quartier Petit Champlain
- Place Ste-Foy
- Les Promenades du Vieux-Quebec
- Rue St-Jean
Quebec City Major Dining Areas:
- Downtown
- Old Quebec
- Lower Town
- St-Jean-Baptiste
- Ste-Foy/Sillery
- All over Quebec there are restaurants that offer a great variety of fare, from African & Italian to Central European. There is casual dining as well as upscale dining, and several restaurants that serve traditional regional cuisine.
Quebec City Famous Landmarks & Historic Places:
- Chateau Frontenac Hotel
- Notre-Dame de Quebec Cathedral
- The Plains of Abraham
- Citadelle of Quebec
- Bascilica of Saint-Anne-de-Beaupre
- The Fortifications of Quebec City
- The Artillery Park
- Place Royal
Quebec City Famous Natives and Residents:
- Glen Ford - actor
- Celine Dion - singer
- Annette du Maurier - businesswoman
Notable Moments in Quebec City History:
- 1608- Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec City.
- 1629- Quebec City was captured by the British
- 1632- French regained control of Quebec City
- 1701- The French and 39 Indian tribes sign the Great Peace of Montreal.
- 1793- The first session of Parliament began
- 1859- Quebec City became the capital of Canada (until 1865).
- 1939- Canada's participation in WWII began.
- 1943- Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Mackenzie King met in Quebec City for a WWII Conference.
- 1968- The Universite du Quebec network was created.
- 2001- Quebec City hosted the Summit of the Americas to discuss the Free Trade Area of the Americas.
- 2002- Quebec City merged with 12 other municipalities to form the Urban Community of Quebec.
Interesting Facts about Quebec City:
- Quebec City's motto is, "I shall put God's gift to good use."
- 95% of Quebec City residents speak French.
- Nearly 4 million people visit Quebec City each year.
Quebec City Population and Demographics:
- Population — 507,986
- White — 97.3%
- Native American — 0%
- Black — 1.1%
- Asian — 1.5%
- Population 18 and under — 16%
- 65 and over — 13%
- Median age — 44 years
- Average household size — 2.33
- Median family income -- $54,312
Quebec City Colleges and Universities:
- Laval University
- Universite du Quebec
- Quebec City Economy & Business — Notable Employers and Industries:
Information Technology
- Tourism
- Aerospace
- Timber
- Pulp and Paper
- Metallurgy
- Hydropower
- Laval University
- Industrial Alliance
