Québec City region

 

Main features of the Quebec City region

Geographic location

• The Greater Quebec City region is located in southeast Quebec adjoining the US border.
• The St. Lawrence River-one of the most important in North America-runs through the heart of the region.

Population

• With a population of more than one million inhabitants, the Quebec City region is the second-largest metropolitan area in the province of Quebec.
• The number of people immigrating to the region is on the rise:
  • 2001: 22,615 immigrants
  • 2006: 30,865 immigrants

Quebec City

• Quebec City is the capital of the province of Quebec.
• Quebec City is one of the safest places in North America.
• More than 5 million tourists visit Quebec City each year.
• Quebec City boasts a mixture of European and North American cultures.
• Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Quebec City celebrated its 400th anniversary in 2008.
• Social services in the Quebec City region are superior to those in most other areas of North America.

For further information :

• Ville de Québec
• Québec International
• Québec City Tourism