Quebec City Facts


Quebec City is the capital of Province of Quebec.

Quebec City is the second largest town in Quebec after Montreal.

Quebec City was founded in 1608 and is the oldest city in Canada.

Old Quebec City was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.

Quebec City will celebrate its 400th Anniversary in 2008.

Quebec City has a population of 528,595.

The most photographed landmark in Quebec City is Château Frontenac.

95% of the residents in Quebec City speak French as their mother tongue.