Facts About the City of Quebec

Capital City

• The city of Quebec is the capital of Quebec, which is the largest province in Canada.

French

• Quebec is the only province in Canada where French is the official language, and most residents of Quebec City are bilingual (English and French).

Industry

• One of the major industries of Quebec City is lumber.

Winter Carnival

• Since 1880, a winter festival has been held every year called "Quebec City's Carnival."

Population

• Quebec City has over 600,000 people residing within the city limits.

Rivers

• Quebec City has access to both the St. Lawrence and the St. Charles rivers.

Architecture

• There are almost a dozen different architectural styles within Quebec City.