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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Century House Quebec City Canada The windows of this 18th century house are part of the Maison Maillou located along Rue Saint-Louis in Quebec City in Quebec, Canada. While in Old Quebec in Quebec City, Canada be sure to stroll by the Maillou House and admire the... |
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City Hall Landscape Old Montreal Quebec The landscape around City Hall in Old Montreal, Quebec is adorned with a beautiful fountain, trees and gardens. In Place Vauquelin along the Rue Notre-Dame in Old Montreal, Quebec, the flowers decorating the... |
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Light Reflection Downtown Montreal Basin The reflection from each light which adorns the downtown area of Montreal, Quebec can be seen during the sunset hours in the Bonsecours Basin. As evening encompasses the downtown area of Montreal, Quebec, the lights begin to twinkle... |
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Yacht Club Montreal Marina Old Montreal Quebec An overhead view of the boats at the Yacht Club Montreal Marina in Old Montreal and Old Port, Quebec with the Clock Tower adorning the end of the basin. The Yacht Club Montreal Marina in Old Montreal and Old Port in Quebec, Canada is open to the public... |
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Night Scene Montreal Skyscrapers The scene during the night time hours from the Bonsecours Basin in Old Montreal and Old Port looks over the downtown Montreal skyscrapers as the lights begin to brighten. As night begins to take over in the city of Montreal, Quebec, the lights on the skyscrapers in the... |
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Complexe Desjardins Shopping Montreal Quebec People wander the Rue Sainte-Catherine outside the shopping Complexe Desjardins in the downtown core of Montreal, Quebec in Canada. The Complexe Desjardins makes up the beauty of the Rue Sainte-Catherine in downtown Montreal,... |
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Terrasse Dufferin Railway Old Quebec Canada A funicular railway descending from the Terrasse Dufferin in Old Quebec in Quebec City, Canada. In Old Quebec, Canada you can be transported from the Terrasse Dufferin to the Rue du... |
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Balcony Dining Montreal Quebec Street Life Balcony dining is the best way to enjoy a meal and to be able to watch the night life which happens on the street in Montreal, Quebec in Canada. At some of the dining establishments along the Rue Saint Denis in Montreal, Quebec, people can... |
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Autumn Hillside Reflections Jacques Cartier River Quebec In the stillness of the Jacques-Cartier River in Quebec, Canada, the Autumn colors of the forest trees on the hillside show their reflections across the surface. The hillside in Parc de la Jacques-Cartier in Quebec, Canada which runs along the river, displays... |
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Clock Tower Old Port Montreal Quebec The lights around the Clock Tower in the Old Montreal Port in Quebec, Canada illuminate the area as the sunset begins to fade into the evening darkness. The Clock Tower that decorates the Old Montreal Port sits along the waterfront of Montreal, Quebec... |
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La Mauricie National Park Autumn Trail Quebec A trail through the Autumn colors of the forest in La Mauricie National Park in Quebec, Canada leads to a lookoff at Le Passage. The trail to the lookoff at Le Passage in La Mauricie National Park in Quebec, Canada is dotted... |
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Yellow Fall Leaves Fall is a pretty time of year around Old Quebec in Quebec City especially when a tree is decorated with bright yellow leaves. Fall has officially arrived in Quebec City, Canada as you can see by the yellow leaves that adorn... |
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Restaurant Sign Historic Street Old Montreal Down a historic street in Old Montreal, Quebec, a restaurant sign is brightly painted for visitors to see. The sign displayed outside a restaurant down the historic downtown area of Old Montreal, Quebec in... |
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Edifice Lucien Saulnier Historical Building Old Montreal A historical building known as the Edifice Lucien-Saulnier in Old Montreal, Quebec was once home to the Old Courthouse. Built in 1856, this historical building was once the courthouse for the city but it now is home to... |
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Outdoor Restaurants Place Jacques Cartier Quebec Restaurants line the streets in Place Jacques-Cartier in Old Montreal, Quebec where people enjoy the fresh air on the outside terraces. On warm summer days, it could be hard finding a table on the outdoor terraces at the restaurants in... |
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Boutique Window Quebec City Canada The window of a boutique is beautifully decorated to attract tourists to the Quartier Petite Champlain in Quebec City, Canada. The sign above a boutique window in Quartier Petite Champlain in Old Quebec in Quebec City is... |
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Sebka Campsite Gulf Of St Lawrence A sunset slowly disappears across the horizon from a campsite at Sebka Campground along the Gulf of St Lawrence in Quebec, Canada. This campsite sits in a tranquil area overlooking the Gulf of St. Lawrence in Quebec, Canada at the... |
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Golf Water Fountain Place Des Arts Montreal An interesting golf water fountain is displayed outside the Place des Arts in the downtown area of Montreal, Quebec in Canada. Place des Arts in downtown Montreal, Quebec is full of artistic decor, a prime example being the... |
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Historic Building Montreal City Hall Old Montreal Quebec A stunning historic building in Old Montreal, Quebec is the Montreal City Hall which has been designated as a National Historic Site of Canada. Under the blue sky surrounding Old Montreal, Quebec in Canada, stands a historic building, the... |
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White Rose Insect Montreal Botanical Garden Quebec Stopping for a rest, a small insect settles on the tip of a petal on a White Rose blossoming in the Montreal Botanical Garden in Montreal, Quebec in Canada. The White Rose or Iceberg Floribunda Rose is beautiful when in full blossom such as this one tended... |
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Historic Stone Buildings Old Quebec The historic stone buildings in Place-Royale in Old Quebec in Quebec City, Canada bring out the true heritage of the area. Place-Royale is a unique place where old historic buildings constructed of stone, line the street... |
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Parc National Du Mont Tremblant Fall Colors Quebec Canada When fall has settled in around Parc national du Mont Tremblant in Quebec, Canada, the vibrant colors explode from the depths of the forest. While driving along Highway 2 through Parc national du Mont Tremblant in Quebec, Canada during the... |
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Restaurant Rue Saint Louis Old Quebec While sitting at the table at this restaurant along Rue Saint-Louis in Old Quebec, Canada, the window opens to the fresh air and the beauty of the display in the planter. Along Rue Saint-Louis in Old Quebec in Quebec City, Canada there are many unique restaurants that... |
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Downtown Montreal Buildings Quebec Canada From the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel in Old Montreal, Quebec in Canada, one can see the downtown buildings, some new and some showing off their historic architecture. When visiting Montreal, Quebec in Canada, be sure to visit the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel... |
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Place D Armes Clock Tower Old Montreal Quebec At the top of this building in Place d'Armes in Old Montreal, Quebec a clock is displayed on the facade of this tower. This tall building is easily seen in Place d'Armes in Old Montreal, Quebec as the green peak stands... |
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Hotel Lights Quebec City The lights from the hotel known as the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac tower over the streets of the Rue Notre-Dame in Quebec City, Canada. The lights along the Rue Notre-Dame in Old Quebec create a golden glow to the area as the lights... |
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Bonsecours Market Dome Old Montreal Quebec The beauty of the dome atop the Bonsecours Market in Old Montreal, Quebec lit up during the evening hours. The dome atop the Bonsecours Market along Rue Saint-Paul in Old Montreal, Quebec emits a blue glow... |
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Halloween Decor These handmade decorations add a beautiful decor to any flower arrangement around the Halloween season and are on display at Place d'Armes in Old Montreal, Quebec. These handmade creations are a new type of decor that can be added to any flower arrangement at... |
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Full Fall Moon La Mauricie National Park Quebec A full moon during the Fall, highlights the parkway through La Mauricie National Park in Mauricie, Quebec in Canada. Fall has begun to settle in around La Mauricie National Park in Quebec, Canada and the drive along... |
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Art Stands Old Montreal Quebec Artists set up stands along the Rue Saint-Amable in Old Montreal, Quebec that exhibits all their art work for tourists to browse through. The art work that local artists spend many hours perfecting are set up on stands along Rue... |
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Jacques Cartier River Fall Sunset Quebec Canada The sunset lighting glistens off the forest full of Fall colors above the Jacques Cartier River in Quebec, Canada. The mountain slopes rise above the Jacques-Cartier River in Quebec, Canada and during the Fall, the... |
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Historic Street Buildings Old Montreal Quebec A hazy sky hangs over the Rue Saint-Paul, a historic street in the downtown core of Old Montreal, Quebec where the beautiful architecture of the buildings shines in the lighting. The historic buildings along the Rue Saint-Paul in Old Montreal, Quebec in Canada date back to the... |
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St Lawrence River Coastline Marine Park Drive Charlevoix Quebec Driving the Marine Park Drive, visitors will discover the breathtaking coastline of the St. Lawrence River. This picture was taken from Charlevoix, a place which attracts thousands of visitors every year. The region of Charlevoix, Quebec is beautiful where the scenery of the coastline of the St.... |
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Artists Stands Quebec City Stands decorate the sides of the buildings along a lane in Old Quebec in Quebec City, Canada where artists display their work. Along the lanes in Old Quebec in Quebec City, Canada you will find many market stands where the... |
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Restaurant Rue Saint Paul Old Montreal Quebec Outside the stone building along the historic Rue Saint Paul in Old Montreal, Quebec is a sign hanging over the red painted door welcoming guests to this restaurant. Along the Rue Saint Paul in Old Montreal in Quebec, Canada the historic buildings made of stone... |
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Montreal Restaurants Historic Street The historic street, the Rue Saint-Denis in Montreal, Quebec is filled with restaurants which people flock to during the evening hours. The lights are aglow along this historic street in Montreal, Quebec in Canada where people flock to... |
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Montreal Dining Place Jacques Cartier People dining under the night lights that adorn Place Jacques-Cartier in Old Montreal, Quebec on a warm summer evening. Place Jacques-Cartier in Old Montreal in Montreal, Quebec has some exceptional restaurants with... |
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Evening Street Lights Rue Notre Dame Quebec City The evening street lights glow along the Rue Notre-Dame in Old Quebec in Quebec City, Canada as the rooftop of the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac adorns the backdrop. A golden glow from the lights along the Rue Notre-Dame in Old Quebec in Quebec City, Canada during... |
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Blackboard Old Montreal Quebec A blackboard on display outside of a restaurant along Rue Saint-Paul in Old Montreal in Montreal, Quebec. When you wander the Rue Saint-Paul in Old Montreal, Quebec there are unique shops to explore and a... |
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Colorful Chinese Gardens Montreal Tower Quebec Colorful lanterns in the Chinese Gardens at the Montreal Botanical Garden in Montreal, Quebec with the Montreal Tower adorning the backdrop. During the Magic of Lanterns Festival at the Montreal Botanical Garden in Montreal, Quebec, the... |
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Old Quebec Night Scenery Quartier Petite Champlain The night scenery along the Rue Sous le Fort in the Quartier Petite Champlain in Old Quebec, Canada is very romantic and peaceful as the buildings glow from the lights. As night settles in around the historic Rue Sous le Fort in the Quartier Petite Champlain in Old... |
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Montreal City Hall Facade Hotel De Ville A partial picture of the facade of the Montreal City Hall (Hotel de Ville) along the Rue Notre-Dame in Old Montreal, Quebec in Canada. From the street level along the Rue Notre-Dame in Old Montreal, Quebec, you can look up towards the... |
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