By: Denise

Québec

All about Québec

Quebec is located in Canada.

Quebec was founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain.

Quebec is the largest Canadian province.

The capital city if Quebec is Quebec City, Quebec.

The largest city in Quebec is Montréal.

Quebec has a population of about 8,033,686.

This is Quebec Province Flag

Geographical make-up of Quebec Quebec is located in

eastern Canada. Quebec is bordered

by Ontario and Hudson Bay to the west.

Quebec is made up of 3 regions: St Lawrence River valley, the Canadian Shield and the Appalachian region.

The providence of Quebec

This is the St Lawrence River with Quebec City in the Background.

most fertileMost populated

Most developed region in Quebec

Geographical make-up of Quebec

St Lawrence River Valley

Geographical make-up of Quebec

many lakes lots forested areacomposed of

igneous rock.deposits of nickel,

gold, silver, and copper.

Small part of the Canadian Shield of Quebec

The Canadian Shield

Geographical make-up of Quebec

Appalachian Region

very old mountain chain

runs along the east coast of the North America.

Many people in Quebec enjoy hiking here

Appalachian region of Quebec

Life, Culture and Recreation of the people of Quebec Life in Quebec is just like life in

America. They work, play and eat just like we do. They have some of the same jobs we. In rural areas you will see miners, farmers, and forestry service. In the cities you have jobs such as bankers, businessmen, engineers, doctors, and teachers. One thing people in Quebec love to do is to be out in the sun. They also do many of the same things we do! They ski, take vacations, golf, swim, hike, fish, and many other things.

Since Quebec is a French culture they make French foods. Quebec is known for meat pies and maple sugar desserts. Some other dishes they make are Pâté chinois, Pâté au saumon, and Sucre à la crème.

Quebec GovernmentQuebec government is Liberal. The word

Liberal comes from Liberalism which means the belief in the importance of liberty and equal rights. Liberal party leader is Jean Charest who is also the Premier. The Premier of Québec is the government leader and the Chair of Cabinet. Jean was appointed Premier June 6, 2003. Jean has been Premier for 7 or 8 years now. The National Assembly of Quebec is the legislative body of Quebec. There are 125 members of The National Assembly of Quebec. The President of the National Assembly is Liberal Jacques Chagnon. The job of The National Assembly of Quebec is to pass legislation. Jean Charest

Chateau Frontenac Quebec most famous hotel. 

Quebec Famous Sites to See

National Assembly of Quebec