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Photo: Quintin Soloviev, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.How well do you know Canada's vibrant, French-speaking province? Test your knowledge on the rich history, unique culture, iconic landmarks, and stunning natural wonders of Quebec!
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The St. Lawrence River is one of North America's most vital waterways, shaping Quebec's history, trade, and settlement patterns. It is home to diverse marine life, including several species of whales that gather in its estuary near Tadoussac.
Photo: abdallahh, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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Quebec is the absolute powerhouse of maple syrup production, harvesting millions of gallons of sap each spring. The province even maintains a strategic maple syrup reserve to keep prices stable globally, showcasing how vital this 'liquid gold' is to their economy.
Photo: Miguel Andrade, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Je me souviens translates to 'I remember' and was written by architect Eugène-Étienne Taché. It was carved under the provincial coat of arms in 1883 and officially replaced the old nickname 'La Belle Province' on license plates in 1978.
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The Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is widely considered the most photographed hotel in the world. Opened in 1893 by the Canadian Pacific Railway, it was designed to appeal to wealthy tourists. It is named after Louis de Buade, Count of Frontenac, a historic governor of New France.
Photo: Bernard Gagnon, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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The Quebec Winter Carnival is one of the largest winter festivals in the world. Led by its cheerful mascot, Bonhomme, the event features night parades, snow sculpting, and ice canoe races across the freezing St. Lawrence River.
Photo: Stéphane Audet, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec City at a narrow point along the St. Lawrence River, which gave the city its name from an Algonquin word meaning 'where the river narrows'. Jacques Cartier explored the area earlier but did not establish a permanent settlement.
Photo: Samuel de Champlain, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Percé Rock is a colossal limestone stack rising out of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It is famous for its distinct arch, carved by wave erosion over thousands of years. Because rocks regularly break off, walking to its base is forbidden, so visitors admire it from the shore or on a boat tour.
Photo: Hayden Soloviev, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
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The blue flag iris became Quebec's official flower in 1999. It replaced the Madonna lily, which was not actually native to the province. The iris represents the colorful spring wetlands of Quebec, while the trillium is the emblem of neighboring Ontario.
Photo: D. Gordon E. Robertson, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Celine Dion was born in Charlemagne, a small town just off the island of Montreal. She was the youngest of 14 children in a highly musical family. Interestingly, her hometown named a major boulevard after her to celebrate her global success.
Photo: Georges Biard, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Poutine combines crispy french fries and fresh cheese curds topped with warm brown gravy. It emerged in the Centre-du-Québec region and has become a beloved cultural symbol. Tourtière is another classic, but it is a traditional meat pie typically served during the holidays.
Photo: Camelia.boban, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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