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Province of Quebec

Quebec is the largest province in Canada. The majority of its multicultural population is French-speaking, and the province is unique in history, language and culture. Here's information on the Quebec government, elections, parks, and tourism.
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  3. The October Crisis

Quebec Facts

Basic facts and statistics on the province of Quebec, including location, government and industries.

Origin of the Name Quebec

Find out how the province got its name.

Quebec Premier Jean Charest

Jean Charest led the Liberals to victory in the 2003 election after nearly a decade of separatist Parti-Québécois government in the province of Quebec.

Premiers of Quebec Since 1867

Premiers of the province of Quebec since Canadian Confederation in 1867.

Quebec Provincial Elections

Results of the last provincial election, who can vote in the province, the permanent list of electors and electoral divisions.

Members of the National Assembly of Quebec

MNAs currently holding seats in the National Assembly.

Quebec Government Departments

Index of Quebec provincial government departments, agencies, boards and courts. Links are to main French version of sites, where English can be selected if available.

Quebec National Flag and Emblems

Information on the provincial flag of Quebec, the coat of arms, the motto and the floral and tree emblems of the province of Quebec. From the government of Quebec.

Photos of Quebec

Hundreds of pictures of landscapes in the province. From Bonjour Québec, the official tourism site of the government of Quebec.

Map of the Province of Quebec

Map showing major cities, roads and boundaries of the province. From Listings Canada.

Quebec City, Quebec

Quebec City is the capital city of the province of Quebec.

Origin of the Name Quebec

Find out how the capital city of the province of Quebec got its name.

Quebec National Parks

Forillon, the seaside national park at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula, the rolling hills and lakes of La Mauricie National Park, and a string of islands in the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve. From Parks Canada.

Quebec Provincial Parks

Enjoy outdoor activities in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec's largest provincial park, and explore the wild country in Parc national de la Gaspésie. From the Quebec Government Tourism site.

Bonjour Québec

Quebec tourism information for all tastes - arts and culture, sports, outdoors, history or religious tours. Book a hotel or travel package online, or find a travel agent.

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