What are facts about Quebec?

Answer 1

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Quebec is mainly a french speaking province,Samuel de Champlain was the founder of quebec.

· The most photographed hotel in the world is the Château Frontenac in Quebec city

· The thinnest house n North America, at only 12 feet (3.7 meters) long, is located on Rue Donnaconna n Quebec City.

· Quebec is where over 3% of the world's fresh water reserves come from.

· The largest province in Canada is Quebec

· The word quebec comes from the Algonquin word meaning "Where the river narrows", referring to St. Lawrence river.

· Quebec City was the capital of Canada for 6 years, from 1859 to 1865.

The name Quebec means "Where the River Narrows"
Quebec is Canada's oldest city and the most visited city. The city derives its name from "Kebec" which is Algonquin meaning the river that narrows.

Answer 2

Quebec City fun facts

Area: approx. 90 sq. km

License plates read Je Me Souviens, or I Will Remember, refers to the attack by the British on the Plains of Abraham

Quebec City is the oldest city in Canada (founded in 1608)

Quebec City is over 400 years old

Quebec has a population of roughly around 491, 142

Quebec City was capital of Canada from 1859 to 1865

Quebec comes from the Algonquin word for "Where the River Narrows"

The Chateau Frontenac is the most photographed hotel in the world.

Main income from tourism (tours, restaurants, etc.)

Montmorency Falls, which are just outside of Quebec City, is 100 feet taller than Niagara falls.

70% of all the Maple Syrup in the world is produced in Quebec.

Quebec City's motto is, "I shall put God's gift to good use."

Almost 4 Million people visit Quebec City each year.