There is so much history to absorb in this fascinating province whether visiting cities such as Montreal, the second largest city in Canada (Toronto is the largest) or the Gaspe Peninsula.
The Province of Quebec is so large, in fact it is the largest province in Canada, that there are many biomes within it's boundaries - tundra, temperate forests, and taiga (the boreal forest) as well as the coastal areas. There are big fish and little fish plus marine mammals, land mammals and birds - pike, yellow perch, Atlantic white sided dolphin, porpoise, beluga, minke, blue and humpback whales. Other animals include herons, ducks, elk, deer, raccoon and beaver and on and on. One of the most breathtaking sights is miles of the maple and yellow birch trees in the autumn. The maple trees are grown for the delicious maple syrup they produce, but the fall spectacle is a syrup for the soul.
One area of Quebec which should not be missed is the Gaspe Peninsula, because it was here in the Bay of Gaspe, on July 24th 1534, where Jacques Cartier landed, and possessed the land in the name of Francois I of France. He erected a wooden cross bearing the royal coat of arms and the words 'Vive le Roi de France'.
This was during Cartier's first voyage to the New World. The Musee de la Gaspesie in Gaspe is an excellent source of information. The Gaspesie, the official name of the peninsula, is part of the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River which continues into the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. In the middle 17th century settlers moved to Gaspe and made a living fishing. In Parc de la Gaspesie are the Chic-Choc Mountains, which are part of the Appalachian Mountains, and run along the centre of the peninsula. These are ancient mountains and have steep sides, but flat tops, Mont Jacques Cartier at 4,160 feet is the highest, The Gaspesie scenery is spectacular and the life is simple. Forillon National Park, opened in 1970, covers 244 square kilometres jutting into the Gulf of Saint Lawrence where the wild natural beauty of Gaspe, Quebec can be appreciated.
The Province of Quebec is indeed 'La Belle Provence'.
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Place Royale Wall Mural Quebec City This incredible wall mural decorates a building near Place Royale in Old Quebec in Quebec City, Canada and brings out many people with their cameras. La Fresque des Quebecois is a famous wall mural on the exterior of a building near Place Royale in... |
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Quebec Accommodations Gaspe Peninsula Fabulous accommodations are available at this cheerful looking house in Gaspe Peninsula in Quebec, Canada. If you are looking for accommodations in Gaspe Peninsula in Quebec, Canada, try out this brightly... |
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Restaurant Night Life Montreal Quebec People sit outside at a fabulous restaurant and enjoy the night life along the Rue Saint Denis in Montreal, Quebec in Canada. The night life along the Rue Saint Denis in Montreal, Quebec is full of excitement while many... |
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Wapiti Statue Parc Omega Montebello Quebec A large statue of a Wapiti surrounded by Autumn colored leaves makes its self known at Parc Omega in Montebello, Quebec. As the leaves change with the seasons, the statue of a Wapiti, showing off his antlers, stands... |
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Illuminated Crowd Statue Downtown Montreal The Illuminated Crowd statue is a highly photographed piece of art that stands outside the BNP Tower-Laurentian Bank in downtown Montreal, Quebec. At the entranceway to the BNP Tower-Laurentian Bank in the downtown area of Montreal, Quebec you... |
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Fire Hydrant Picture A picture of a painted fire hydrant along the highway in the town of New Carlisle in Quebec, Canada. The community of New Carlisle in the Gaspesie Peninsula in Quebec, Canada are extremely laid back... |
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Kamouraska Sunset Quebec From the Sebka Campground in Kamouraska, Quebec, soft pastel colours fill the sky over the Gulf of St Lawrence at sunset. The Sebka Campground in Kamouraska, Quebec is a beautiful place to stop and stay a couple of nights... |
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Chocolate Restaurant Rue Saint Denis Montreal Quebec People relax and enjoy a snack inside the Juliette and Chocolate Restaurant along the Rue Saint Denis in Montreal, Quebec in Canada. Tables are filled with visitors who come into the Juliette and Chocolate Restaurant along the Rue... |
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Mercury Comet Headlights A beautiful old Mercury Comet Caliente parked along the streets in Old Quebec, Canada with the reflections of the buildings and street in its headlights. An old Mercury Comet Caliente that has been kept in mint condition sits along the Cote de la... |
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Mistagance Campground Mauricie Quebec Canada The Hicker camper parked at at one of the many sites at the Mistagance Campground at La Mauricie Natioinal Park in Quebec, Canada. Autumn leaves begin to cover the landscape at the Mistagance Campground in La Mauricie National... |
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Old Quebec Hotel De Ville Building The architecture of the Hotel de Ville in Old Quebec, Canada is amazing and this building prominently stands out amongst the rest. On the exterior of the building which is home to the Hotel de Ville (City Hall) in Old Quebec in... |
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Promenade Des Artistes Old Montreal Quebec The Promenade des Artistes is a beautiful place to stroll alongside the pond in Old Montreal, Quebec. At the height of summer, artists set up their stands along the Promenade des Artistes, fringing the... |
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Chinese Garden Lanterns Montreal Quebec The Chinese Garden at the Montreal Botanical Garden in Montreal, Quebec is a spectacular display of Chinese lanterns during the Magic of Lanterns Festival. Hanging from wires, adorning the banks of the pond and floating atop the water are the beautiful... |
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Promenade Des Gouverneurs Vieux Port Quebec Strolling along Promenade des Gouverneurs in Old Quebec, Canada you have a beautiful view of Vieux Port. A cruiseship brings passengers to Vieux Port where they can wander along Promenade des Gouverneurs... |
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Mount Royal Park Scenery Montreal City Quebec People gather around Mount Royal Park atop Mount Royal in Quebec, Canada to view the scenery of Montreal City. The scenery from the viewpoints in Mount Royal Park in Montreal, Quebec brings out crowds of people... |
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Marina Boats Jacques Cartier Basin Montreal Boats moor along the wharf at the marina in Jacques-Cartier Basin in Old Montreal and Old Port as the skyscrapers adorn the skyline of Montreal, Quebec. The marina of the Jacques-Cartier Basin in Old Montreal and Old Port lines the waterfront where... |
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Capybara Animal Picture A cute picture of a Capybara animal relaxing in the Tropical Forest at the Biodome de Montreal in Montreal, Quebec. A Capybara resting his head upon a log at the Biodome de Montreal in Montreal, Quebec as people... |
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Montreal Metro Sign Square Victoria Quebec A sign displayed above the entrance to the Montreal Metro in Square Victoria in Montreal, Quebec in Canada. Above the stairwell entrance to the Montreal Metro in Square Victoria in Montreal, Quebec, people... |
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Quartier Petite Champlain Restaurant Quebec City A restaurant along the Rue Sous le Fort in the Quartier Petite Champlain in Quebec City is a unique place to dine. Evening is a special time around Quartier Petite Champlain in Quebec City when the night lights... |
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Train Service Fast Montreal Transportation A fast form of transportation to use around Montreal, Quebec is the train service which stops at over sixty stations, serving the people of Montreal. The train service in Montreal, Quebec is Canada's second longest and provides the people of... |
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Biodome De Montreal Bird Species Quebec A unique looking bird which is only one species of bird that can be seen while visiting the Biodome de Montreal in Quebec, Canada. The bright yellow legs are a prominent feature on this species of bird who resides at the Biodome... |
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Brand Name Stores Shopping Centre If shopping for brand name stores, the Cours-Mont Royal centre in downtown Montreal, Quebec has them all surrounded by an atmosphere of elegance. Four different levels make up the elegant shopping centre of Cours Mont-Royal in Montreal, Quebec... |
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Lion Monument Montreal Quebec A monument of a male lion decorates the street outside the Sun Life Building in Square Dorchester in Montreal, Quebec in Canada. A monument of a lion that was created so that the lion proudly sits as if he is king of Square... |
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Fort Ingall Quebec Soldier totems at Fort Ingall in the province of Quebec, Canada. Fort Ingall, Cabano, Quebec, Canada, North America. |
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Old Montreal Restaurant Sign Quebec Each restaurant along the Rue Saint-Paul in Old Montreal, Quebec has its own unique logo on a sign that hangs outside on the building. A sign outside a restaurant along Rue Saint-Paul in Old Montreal, Quebec offers a fine plate of... |
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Waterfront Night Lights Montreal City From the clock tower, the night lights along the waterfront at Old Port and Old Montreal in the city of Montreal in Quebec, Canada are stunning. The night lights that sparkle around the waterfront of Old Montreal and Old Port reflect off the... |
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Downtown Montreal Shopping Complexe Desjardins The lights at night are illuminated around the Complexe Desjardins along Rue Sainte-Catherine in downtown Montreal in Quebec, Canada where shopping is at its best. During the evening hours, the Complexe Desjardins along Rue Sainte-Catherine in the downtown core... |
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Tree Trunk Picture No one can resist taking a picture of this unique looking tree trunk on a trail near Jacques Cartier River in Parc de la Jacques-Cartier in Quebec, Canada. There are a variety of trails that take you through Parc de La Jacques-Cartier in Quebec, Canada... |
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Waterfront Walk Quebec City Canada Hundreds of people walk along the beautiful waterfront and enjoy the scenery of Quebec City, Canada and learn of the history behind the Dufferin Terrace. On a beautiful sunny day in Old Quebec in Quebec City, Canada people take time out to enjoy the... |
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Le Cavour Restaurant Rue Saint Louis Old Quebec The exterior of the Le Cavour Restaurant along Rue Saint-Louis in Old Quebec in Quebec City, Canada. In a historic stone building in the Joseph Bouchette House along Rue Saint-Louis in Old Quebec,... |
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Street Signs Old Montreal Quebec Along a street in Old Montreal in Montreal, Quebec known as Rue Saint-Paul, many different signs help visitors recognize various places. Signs along the Rue Saint-Paul in Old Montreal in Montreal, Quebec are very visible for any... |
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Growing Lettuce Ornamental Vegetable Garden A close up picture of a crisp looking head of lettuce growing in the Ornamental Vegetable Garden at the Montreal Botancial Garden in Quebec, Canada. Growing lettuce or any other vegetable can be a little tricky, but the gardeners at the Ornamental... |
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Rue Sous Le Fort Shops Old Quebec The shops along Rue Sous Le Fort in Old Quebec, Canada are illuminated by the lights that sparkle during the evening hours. People eat at the restaurants and browse through the shops along Rue Sous Le Fort in Old Quebec in... |
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Robert Burns Statue Montreal Quebec In Square Dorchester in Centre Ville, Montreal in Quebec, Canada, a statue of Robert Burns, a world renown poet and lyricist, is on exhibit. Robert Burns was a great Scottish poet and lyricist who lived from 1759-1796 and is known... |
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Zinnia Flower Picture Montreal Botanical Garden Quebec A beautiful red colored Zinnia flower at the peak of its blossoming stage in the Garden of Innovations at the Montreal Botanical Garden in Montreal, Quebec. The vibrant red coloring of this Zinnia flower in the Garden of Innovations at the Montreal... |
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Jacques Cartier River Fall Sunset Scenery Quebec Canada The scenery around the Jacques-Cartier River in Parc de la Jacques-Cartier in Quebec, Canada is breathtaking throughout the year but a sunset and the fall colors become one of the prettiest. During the fall, the sunset hours around the Jacques Cartier River in Parc de la Jacques-Cartier in... |
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Beautiful Colored Ducks Wood Ducks are one of the most beautiful colored species of birds as you can see looking at this one posing at the Laurentian Forest at the Biodome de Montreal in Quebec. Male ducks are usually the brightest colored of the two sexes and the way this Wood Duck stands... |
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Downtown Montreal Attraction Quebec Canada The beautiful Complexe Desjardins in the downtown area of Montreal, Quebec is aglow at night as this attraction covers a large area. Cars park and whiz by at night and during the day at this well known attraction, the Complexe... |
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Breakneck Stairs Restaurant Quartier Petit Champlain Quebec City The view of the Quartier Petit Champlain and a romantic restaurant in the nightly glow from the top of the Breakneck Stairs in Old Quebec in Quebec City, Canada. Looking down upon a restaurant along the Breakneck Stairs and the Quartier Petit Champlain in Old... |
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Chocolate Lovers Restaurant Montreal Quebec Chocolate lovers will never get enough of the desserts served at the Juliette and Chocolate Restaurant along the Rue Saint-Denis in Montreal, Quebec. A calming aura fills the Juliette and Chocolate Restaurant along the Rue Saint-Denis in Montreal,... |
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Montreal Botanical Chinese Garden Quebec Lanterns are displayed in the water and throughout the Chinese Garden at the Montreal Botanical Garden in Quebec, Canada during the Magic of Lanterns Festival. Lanterns gracefully float atop the water with a traditional Chinese building in the background in... |
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La Citadelle View Quebec City From La Citadelle in Old Quebec in Quebec City you get a beautiful view of the Vieux Port and the St Lawrence River. The view from La Citadelle in Quebec City, Canada overlooks the St Lawrence River and the Vieux... |
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