By Bob Diehl
Quebec City is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec. The city sits on the north bank of the Saint Lawrence River, not far from where it meets the St. Charles River. Quebec City is divided into eight boroughs: La Cite, Les Rivieres, Sainte-Foy-Sillery, Charlesbourg, Beauport, Limoilou, La Haute-Saint-Charles and Laurentien. Each borough is also divided into districts.
History
The French explorer Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec City in 1608.
Size
With a population of more than 491,000, Quebec City is the second-largest city in the province of Quebec, behind Montreal.
Skyline
There are not many tall buildings in Quebec City. The skyline is dominated by the Chateau Frontenac, a hotel with castle-like architecture and turrets.
Fun Fact
Quebec City is famous for its annual Winter Carnival. Organizers call it the largest of its kind in the world. The two-week-long carnival features dozens of activities, including ice skating, dogsled racing, outdoor dance parties and parades.
Famous Ties
NHL stars Simon Gagne, Paul Stastny, and Patrice Bergeron are all Quebec City-area natives.
About the Author:
Bob Diehl is a freelance writer living in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pa. He has more than a decade of writing, editing and proofreading experience in television news, sports reporting and marketing copywriting.
