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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