Quebec is the largest province of Canada and the second-most populous after Ontario, with more than 84.8 lakhs inhabitants. Its capital, Quebec City, is the oldest city in Canada. This state is still alive with the French culture and has a rich history as well as European architecture.
‘Quebec’ name is derived from an Algonquian word, which means “where the river narrows”. Quebec is bordered by many water bodies including the great St. Lawrence River which attracts tourists from all over the world. Quebec City has been declared as a UNESCO world heritage site.
Quebec mainly has a French-speaking population. Montreal is the major metropolis of Quebec and the second-largest city in Canada. Most of the people live in urban areas near the St. Lawrence River between Montreal and Quebec City. Approximately half of Quebec residents live in the Greater Montreal Area. English-speaking communities are concentrated in the west of the island of Montreal, the Outaouais, Eastern Townships, and Gaspé regions. The Nord-du-Quebec region- the northern half of the province, is thinly by Aboriginal peoples.
Québec City was the first city in Canada to be established to become a permanent settlement. In 1608, Samuel de Champlain founded Québec City, which was taken over by the British in 1759. In 1840, the Province of Canada was formed, and the Quebec City served as its capital till 1857.
French-Canadian culture is what Quebec is most famous for. Some of the topmost attractions in Quebec are- The Canadian Museum of History, Mont Tremblant, Old Montreal, Old Quebec, Montmorency Falls Park, Mount Royal, and many more.
Major industries in Quebec are- manufacturing, electric power generation, mining, pulp, and paper. The minimum wage per hour in Quebec is set at 12.50CAD. people of Quebec work in fisheries, transportation, energy sectors. Apart from this, clothing and textiles, food and beverages, forestry sector, metal products are major contributors to the economy.
When in Canada, Quebec is a must-go location. From the cobblestone streets to the European sculptures, from water bodies to the forests everything about the state is mesmerizing.
