The population of Québec is 7,687,068.
The time zone in Québec is Eastern Standard Time.
The official language of Québec is French.
There are vast differences in climate in Québec. The major population centers have a humid, continental climate. Most of central Québec has a subartic climate and the northern regions have an artic climate.
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The capital city is Québec City, with a population of 528,595. More...
Québec City is truly one of the most beautiful cities in Canada. Explore the historic downtown core where the only original walled city in North America exists; also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The exquisite Chateau Frontenac overlooks the St. Lawrence Seaway where the old and new world blend together creating a dynamic, irresistible quality. The province’s largest city, Montréal, also offers a truly dynamic experience. Old world charm, French joie de vivre and a modern style, all its own! Let yourself be transported into the very heart of the Montréal experience.
The flag of Quebec, called the Fleurdelisé, was adopted by the provincial government of Maurice Duplessis and first flown on January 21, 1948, at the National Assembly in Quebec City. More...
The flag of Quebec, called the Fleurdelisé, was adopted by the provincial government of Maurice Duplessis and first flown on January 21, 1948, at the National Assembly in Quebec City. The Fleurdelisé takes its fleurs de lis from the banner of the king of France, and its blue field and white cross from the ancient national flag of the same country.
The provincial bird is the Snowy Owl, which nests in the tundra in northern Québec, is the province's avian emblem. More...
The Snowy Owl, which nests in the tundra in northern Québec, is the province's avian emblem. Unlike other owls, it hunts both day and night during the Arctic summer and lives mainly on lemmings. Black stripes and spots dot the plumage of young birds, while old males may be snowy white. The National Assembly chose the Snowy Owl as Québec's official avian emblem in 1987. In doing so, it took part in a major national movement to enhance the quality of the environment and save wild species.
The provincial flower is the Blue Flag Iris, the new floral emblem of Québec. More...
The Blue Flag Iris is the new floral emblem of Québec. The blue flag is an indigenous spring flower that grows on over half of Québec's territory, from the St. Lawrence Valley to the shores of James Bay. The heraldic fleur-de-lis on the Québec flag was long considered the floral emblem of Québec.
Please note, all visitors to Canada must be able to provide proof of
citizenship. A passport is the easiest and most convenient method of
proving citizenship and is required.