QUÉBEC:
Where Europe Meets North America

Did You Know…

• Quebec City is the only fortified city north of Mexico? Old Québec is surrounded by walls dating back to the 17th century and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Over 95% of Quebecers speak French? French is the official language of Quebec, shaping everything from signage to cuisine and local festivals.
• You can visit an ice hotel near Quebec City each winter? Hôtel de Glace is rebuilt every year using ice and snow, complete with themed suites and an ice bar.
• Magdalen Islands are closer to Nova Scotia than to mainland Quebec? Though part of Quebec, these remote islands lie in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and boast unique Acadian culture.
• Montreal hosts the largest French-language music festival in the world? Les Francos de Montréal draws artists from across the Francophone world to celebrate French music and culture.

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