4 Things To Know About Quebec Canada

Tourism is fifth largest largest industry in Quebec Canada. Around 29,000 companies are involved in this tourism industry, which generates 130,000 direct and 48,000 indirect jobs.

In year 2006, Quebec welcomed around 3.2 million tourists, most of them were from Japan, Mexico, Germany, United Kingdom, France and United States.

French heritage in Quebec has set province apart from most of Canada and United States as well as Mexico. This province has preserved Francophone culture with European feel.

Small farms of lowland yields tobacco, sugar beets and dairy products. Quebec is second one to Ontario among Canadian provinces in the industrial production.

Quebec main manufactures include paper products, metal, chemicals, iron and steel, furniture, clothing, aircraft, motor vehicles, beverages, food products and refined petroleum.

The fishing and fur trades are important in Quebec Canada. Service sector has grown since 1970. Also many anglophone businesses have abandoned Montreal area since 1960 in response to provincial laws and agitation which needs exclusive use of French.

Quebec remains to be center of the international commerce. Quebec and Montreal are tourist magnets.

Quebec city is a focal point of French culture, it is one of the most beautiful cities in North America.

It is hilltop French speaking city which has strong defensive position, set on rocky spur with around 100 meter cliff and protected on 2 sides by river. In year 1608, Samuel de Champlain formed small settlement at Place Royale.

Top Tourist Attractions in Quebec Canada

1. Carnaval de Quebec: Carnaval de Quebec, is Quebec?s winter carnival, which is being held a mid of ice and snow in months of late January and early February.

This festival covers a huge range of activities both in the evening and during the day.

There are some traditional events which are being conducted at Carnaval de Quebec that includes parades, evening dancing, family oriented games, sledding, skating, canoe races on St. Lawrence River and dogsled races.

2. Chateau Frontenac: In year 1894, this iconic hotel was built by Canadian Pacific Railway, it has endured as historic city’s amazing impressive landmark.

Chateau Frontenac is above Basse Ville and Quartier Petit Champlain, it is wide Terrace which provides views of St. Lawrence River.

This vantage was original site of Fort St. Louis, and historic site allows to see ruins the promenade. Next to hotel, Jardins du Gouverneur honors Wolfe and Generals Montcalm.

3. Musee de la Civilisation: A museum which comprises of three different locations, Musee de la Civilisation delves in many facets of history and establishment of French America.

Main museum, near Old Port, is one of the modern structure from architect Moshe Safdie.

There is a second museum also named Place Royale, it is a place where Samuel de Champlain found a fur trading colony in 1608, and third one is in hilltop seminary. Address: 85 Rue Dalhousie, Quebec City.

4. Citadel: Ditches, thick walls and Ramparts surround star shaped Citadel in Quebec. This sits atop Cap Diamant, which allows vide views over St Lawrence River and its surrounding region.

British completed this massive fortress in year 1832, but this continued to strengthen defensive position until year 1850.

The complex encompasses summer residence of Canada?s Governor General, restored powder magazine, a military museum. 22nd Canadian Regiment is stationed at Citadel and performs summer Changing of Guard ceremony.

You can visit www.ville.quebec.qc.ca to know about Government Services in Quebec