Quebec: Quick Facts

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Nov. 13, 2026

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Pilot killed in plane crash during Remembrance Day event in Quebec's Beauce region • Nov. 11, 2026, 6:03 PM ET (CBC)

As AI data centres target Quebec’s grid, calls grow for greater industry oversight • Nov. 10, 2026, 4:00 AM ET (CBC)

Quebec prepares to weigh in on race to lead international Francophonie organization • Nov. 9, 2026, 11:39 AM ET (Toronto Star)

Quebec confirms 1st case of raccoon rabies in a cow • Nov. 6, 2026, 7:10 PM ET (CBC)

Police officers ‘must have the public’s trust,’ says Quebec security minister • Nov. 6, 2026, 1:48 PM ET (CTV News)

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Quebec city: Chateau Frontenac

French and Indian War

British attack on Quebec city in 1690

Historical map of Quebec City and its surrounding area circa 1900, showing the city along the St. Lawrence River with nearby towns, railways, and notable sites such as the Plains of Abraham and Montmorency Falls. The map highlights local geography, transportation routes, and key locations in the vicinity of Quebec.

Chateau Frontenac sits atop a hill overlooking Quebec City and the Saint Lawrence River in Canada, with a ferry crossing the water in the foreground.

Chateau Frontenac, a large historic hotel with a green copper roof and turrets, stands above a wooden boardwalk in Quebec City, Canada.

Bronze statue of Samuel de Champlain standing on a pedestal, holding a hat in his outstretched hand, against a clear blue sky in Quebec City, Canada.

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Tower Bridge over the Thames River in London, England. Opened in 1894. Remains an Important Traffic Route with 40,000 Crossings Every Day.

Guess the City by Its River Quiz