Canada’s Largest Province Quebec Canada’s Largest Province

La Province de Québec Canada’s largest province Four times larger than California Located in eastern Canada The word “Kebec” is an Algonquin word meaning Where The River Narrows

L’Histoire 1535 Jacques Cartier Navigated the St. Lawrence River, hoping to find a route to Asia Claimed the land for France, landing on the sites that become Montréal and Québec City -1608 Samuel de Champlain -sent by the King of France to map the St. Lawrence River -established ties with the natives -permanent wooden fort and fur trading post -founded Québec City in 1608

Quebec City Capital of the province Located at the intersection of the St. Lawrence and the St. Charles River. Celebrated its 400th anniversary in 2008 oldest French speaking community in North America. only walled city north of Mexico with over 4.6 kilometers of walls. a main event is the Quebec Winter Carnaval, taking place in February each year 149 days on average per year when the snow is at least one inch deep Over 95% of the population is French speaking more than a third of the population can speak both English and French

Chateau Frontenac

Le Carnaval Bonhomme de Neige/ Snowman Mascot

Hôtel de Glace / Ice Hotel -Takes about a month to build -You can visit even if you haven’t booked a room -beautiful ice sculptures and carvings throughout

Montréal The Underground City – a series of interconnected tunnels beneath Montreal runs for over 20 miles In the winter over 500,000 people use the tunnels on a daily basis. The tunnels connect shopping malls, museums, universities, hotels, banks, offices and seven metro stations. Montreal is home to the world famous Cirque du Soleil Live music and performers: dancers, acrobats Elaborate costumes 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world (after Paris)

Les Sports Dogsledding Hockey Ice fishing Canoeing Biking

La Cuisine Maple syrup – sirop d’érable More than 85% of the world’s supply is from Quebec! Poutine – French fries, gravy, cheese curds Blueberry pie Made with local Quebec blueberries