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What is the most interesting fact about Québec?

Constituting nearly one-sixth of Canada's total land area, Quebec is the largest of Canada's 10 provinces in area and is second only to Ontario in population. Its capital, Quebec city, is the oldest city in Canada.



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Discover what Quebec is known for and get ready to be inspired for an incredible metropolitan escape.
  • Old Quebec. Umbrella Alley art installation, Rue du Cul-de-Sac. ...
  • Culture. Old Town. ...
  • Cuisine. Poutine. ...
  • Wine. Vineyard in Île d'Orléans. ...
  • Montmorency Falls. Montmorency Falls. ...
  • Plains of Abraham. ...
  • Île d'Orléans. ...
  • The New Grand Market.


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Quebec is the only region in North America with a French-speaking majority, as well as one of only two provinces in Canada where French is a constitutionally recognized official language.

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Today, the majority of Quebec's population speaks French as their first language, which sets the province apart from the rest of Canada. The language difference has also led to cultural differences between Quebec and the rest of Canada. Quebec has a distinct cultural identity that is influenced by its French roots.

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Quebec City is sometimes referred to as la capitale nationale (the national capital).

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