Quebec is located between Ontario and Quebec is located between Ontario and Newfoundland & LabradorNewfoundland & Labrador

Provincial language is FrenchProvincial language is French Provincial flower is the Madonna LilyProvincial flower is the Madonna Lily Entered Canadian federation on Entered Canadian federation on The 1The 1stst of July 1867 of July 1867 Largest city is MontréalLargest city is Montréal population - 7,598,100 (2005)population - 7,598,100 (2005) the largest province the largest province

History of History of QuebecQuebec Quebec was founded by Sameul de Quebec was founded by Sameul de

Champlain in July 3,1608Champlain in July 3,1608 It started out as a trading post for French It started out as a trading post for French

settlers settlers Iroquois lived in villages along the Iroquois lived in villages along the

St.Lawrence River.St.Lawrence River.

The origin of these foods goes back to 1534 when the French first came to Quebec.

Used lots of spices like chives, rosemary, sage and thyme.

made cheese suchas the modern Laughing Cow and Other cheese.

•Quebec National Day, also known as St. John the Baptist’s Day (or St. Jean Baptiste Day), is celebrated on June 24th. It is a statutory holiday in Quebec.On this day, French Canadians honor their patron saint, Saint Jean-Baptiste (John the Baptist). The province observes this legal holiday, called Quebec

National Day (Fete Nationale des Quebecois), with solemn ceremonies followed by lively festivities and art and sports events.

                              

 

French is today spoken by about 350 French is today spoken by about 350 million people around the world million people around the world

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Famous French Canadians Famous French Canadians

      

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