Quebec is a Canadian province with a diverse culture influenced by Indigenous, French, and English traditions. It has a predominantly French-speaking population and is known for dishes like poutine and meat pies, often topped with maple syrup. Popular activities include skiing, snowshoeing, fishing, and hockey. The province celebrates traditions like Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day and hosts festivals such as the Quebec Winter Carnival and Just for Laughs Comedy Festival. Geographically, Quebec has a large territory three times the size of France with many lakes, forests, and natural resources.

1. QuebecThe beautiful Province

2. Culture
The culture of Quebec emerged over the last few 100 years, it is the only region in
North America with a French speaking majority, as well as one of only two
provinces in Canada where French is a constitutionally recognized official
language (New Brunswick being the other).
The name Quebec was first given to the province in 1608 and derived from an
Algonquian word meaning “where the river narrows”.
 Diverse culture
 Mix of Indigenous, French, and English culture

3. The Cuisine
Poutine
Poutine is a Canadian dish, originating in the province of Quebec, made with French fries
and cheese curds topped with gravy (a lot of gravy).
Quebec’s love for poutine has now travelled the world and is now one of the favourites for a
lot of people. Poutines ingredients can be accompanied by anything such as:
 Smoked meat
 Bacon
 Onions
 Eggs
 Pulled pork
 Spaghetti sauce

4. Meat pie
Although meat pie is not believed to have originated in Quebec, Quebecers sure hold it
close to heart. Meat pie is made with pie pastry holding together brown meat and other
ingredients such as:
 Potatoes
 Broccolis
 Celery
 Celery

5. Basically anything toped with maple syrup
Like any other province in Canada, Quebecers sure love their maple syrup, so anything
containing the magnificent golden brown liquid is sure to turn any frown upside down.
Sugar bushes are popular in Quebec, these fattening but not regretful restaurants contain:
 Sausages with maple syrup
 Bacon with maple syrup
 Eggs with maple syrup
 Etc..

6. Activities
Quebec has a vast choice of activities. With its nice weather and seasons you can do about
anything while visiting the province. Its large territory also gives you the choice to where to
do them, here is a list:
 Skiing
 Snow shoeing
 Fishing
 Hunting
 Hockey
 Sliding
 Swimming
 Hiking
 Camping
 Etc..

7. Traditions and Celebrations
St. Jean Baptiste
 National birthday of Quebec
 Celebrated every year on June 24
 Parades, bonfires, fireworks, feasting, drinking, musical concerts, flag
waving, patriotic speeches, contests

8. Quebec winter carnival
The Quebec Winter Carnival or the Carnaval de Québec is a festival held in
Quebec City. After being held on and off since 1894, the Carnaval de Québec has
been held uninterruptedly since 1955.
 Ice hockey
 Ice sculpting contest
 Snow sculpture contest
 Upper town night parade
 Canoe race

9. Just for laughs festival
Just for Laughs is a comedy festival held each July in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Founded in 1983, it is the largest international comedy festival in the world.
 Comedians perform
 Meet new comedians
 Parades

10. Geography
Quebec is Canada’s largest province, it occupies a large territory which is nearly
three times the size of France.
 Occupies many lakes, streams, and rivers
 Surrounded by forests and nature
 It’s many natural resources allows us to boom in the pulp and paper, lumber,
hydroelectricity, and mining industries