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Quebec City (officially, Québec), is the capital of the Canada is an independent sovereign state in northern North America, the northern-most country in the world, and the second largest in total area. Bordering the United States, its territorial claims extend north into the Arctic Ocean as far as the North Pole. Canada is a federation of ten provinces... Canadian province of This article describes the Canadian province. For other usages, see Quebec (disambiguation). Motto: Je me souviens (I remember) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Quebec City Largest city Montreal Lieutenant Governor Lise Thibault Premier Jean Charest (PLQ) Area 1,542,056 km² (2nd) - Land 1,183,128 km² ... Quebec. Quebec's Old Town (Vieux Québec), the only North American fortified city north of The United Mexican States or Mexico ( Spanish: Estados Unidos Mexicanos or México; regarding the use of the variant spelling Méjico, see section The name below) is a country located in North America, bordered to the north by the United States of America, to the southeast by... Mexico whose walls still exist, was declared a Elabana Falls is in Lamington National Park, part of the Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves World Heritage site in Queensland, Australia. A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a specific site (such as a forest, mountain range, lake, desert, building, complex, or city) that has been nominated for the international World Heritage... World Heritage Site by UNESCO logo The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, commonly known as UNESCO, is a specialized agency of the United Nations system established in 1946. The Organization’s main objective is to contribute to peace and security by promoting collaboration among the nations through education, science and culture... UNESCO in 1985 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events Environmental and weather change Asian Tiger Mosquito, an invasive species is first found in Houston, Texas May 25 - Bangladesh is hit by a tropical cyclone and storm surge which kills approximately 10,000 people. September 19 - 8... 1985. The city has a population of 169,076 (2001), while the metropolitan area has a population of 682,757 (2001).

To differentiate between Quebec the city and Quebec the province, the city is referred to as Quebec City. In French, the province is called le Québec ("in Quebec" = au Québec) while the city is simply Québec without the le. "In Quebec City" is à Québec. Officially, the city is called Québec (with an The acute accent (´) is a diacritic mark used in written French, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Galician, Greek, Welsh, Hungarian, Faroese, Icelandic, Italian, Swedish, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Vietnamese, Dutch, Irish Gaelic, Croatian, Navajo and other languages. á é í ó ú ý Á É Í Ó Ú Ý Openness In French... acute accent, no "city") by both the provincial and federal governments in both languages.

Geography

The city is perched on Cap Diamant, a large rock outcropping at the edge of the The Saint Lawrence River (French fleuve Saint-Laurent) is a large west-to-east flowing river in the middle latitudes of North America, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean. It was called Kaniatarowanenneh (big waterway) in Mohawk. It traverses the Canadian province of Quebec and forms part of... Saint Lawrence River, whose topography encouraged its defensive use. The thinness of the strait between Quebec City and Lévis (officially Ville de Lévis) is a city in eastern Quebec, Canada. It is located on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River, opposite Quebec City. It covers an area of 444 square kilometers. The population in 2002 was estimated at 124,487 (based on the 1996... Lévis on the opposite shore give the city and consequently the province its name (kebek is an The Algonquian languages are a subfamily of Native American languages that includes most of the languages in the Algic language family (others are Wiyot and Yurok of northwestern California). They should be carefully distinguished from Algonquin, which is only one language of many Algonquian languages. Before the European colonisation of... Algonquian word for "narrow passage").

Attractions

Quebec City's skyline is dominated by the massive Château Frontenac hotel, perched on top of Cap Diamant. The hotel is on the Terrasse Dufferin, a walkway along the edge of the cliff, offering beautiful views of the Saint Lawrence.

Near the Château Frontenac is Notre-Dame de Québec Cathedral, see of the The Diocese of Quebec is the oldest Catholic see in the New World north of Mexico. It was founded as the Apostolic Vicarate of New France in 1658 and was elevated to a Diocese in 1674 and an Archdiocese in 1819. It lost large pieces of its territory with the... Archbishop of Quebec. It is the first A cathedral is a Christian church building, specifically of a denomination with an episcopal hierarchy (such as the Roman Catholic Church or the Anglican churches), which serves as the central church of a bishopric. As cathedrals are often particularly impressive edifices, the term is sometimes also used loosely as a... cathedral and first The Basilica of St. Francis Xavier, Dyersville, Iowa. This is one of only a handful a basilicas in the United States, and the only one outside a major metropolitan area. The Latin word basilica (derived from Greek basiliké stoà, royal stoa), was originally used to describe a Roman public building... basilica to have been built in the New World, and is the For the use of the word primate in biology, see primate (biology). A primate in the Western Church is an archbishop or bishop who has authority not just over the bishops of his own province, as a Metropolitan does, but over a number of provinces, such as a national church... primate church of Canada.

The Terrasse Dufferin leads toward the nearby The Battle of the Plains of Abraham, fought September 13, 1759, was a decisive battle during the French and Indian War, the U.S. name for the North American phase of the Seven Years War. It was fought on a plateau just outside the city walls of Quebec City in... Plains of Abraham, site of the battle in which the The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country in western Europe, and a member of the British Commonwealth and European Union. Usually known simply as the United Kingdom, UK or, inaccurately, as Great Britain or Britain, the UK has four constituent parts. Three of these parts... British took Quebec from The French Republic or France ( French: République française or France) is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in western Europe, and which is further made up of a collection of overseas islands and territories located in other continents. France is a democracy organised as a... France, and the The Citadel (fr: Citadelle) is a military fort atop Cape Diamant, adjoining the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Quebec Parliament Building and many other provincial government buildings and several large hotels are also nearby, towering over this typically sunken or flat citadel, typical of late 18th... Citadel of Quebec, a Canadian Forces Flag The Canadian Armed Forces (Fr. Forces armées canadiennes), also referred to as the Canadian Forces or CF (Fr. Forces canadiennes or FC), refers to the combined branches of the military forces of Canada, these being Canadas army, navy, and air force. The Canadian Forces are... Canadian Forces installation and vice-regal residence. The The Quebec Parliament Building at night The National Assembly is the legislative body of the Canadian province of Quebec. It operates in a fashion similar to that of other British-style parliamentary systems. Since the abolition of the Legislative Council (an upper house) in 1968, the National Assembly of Quebec... National Assembly, Quebec's provincial legislature, is also near the Citadelle.

The Upper Town is linked by stairways and a Duquesne Incline, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with full length parallel tracks A funicular, also called funicular railway or inclined railway, inclined plane, or in England a cliff railway, consists of a system of transportation in which cables attach to a tram-like vehicle on rails to move it up and down a... funicular to the Lower Town, which includes such sites as the ancient Notre Dame des Victoires church, the historical Petit Champlain district, the port, and the Musée de la Civilisation.

Laval University (Université Laval) is one of Canadas leading universities. It is located in the Sainte-Foy borough of Quebec City, Quebec (and not in the city of Laval, a suburb of Montreal, as is sometimes assumed). Profile It was founded in 1663 as the Séminaire de Qu... Laval University is located in the western end of the city. The central campus of the Université du Québec is also located in Quebec City.

Quebec City is known for its The biggest winter carnival in the world, the Carnaval de Québec (known in English as the Quebec City Winter Carnival) is a celebration held yearly in Quebec City with many activities, such as dogsled rides, night parades, snow baths, and concerts. Important symbols of the event are the ceinture... Winter Carnival and for its The Fête nationale du Québec (Quebec National Holiday) is the official day of Quebec, a province of Canada. The festivities occur on June 23 and June 24 and are organized by the Comité organisateur de la fête nationale (national holiday organizing committee). Originally, June 24 was a... Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day celebrations.

Tourist attractions located near Quebec City include Montmorency Falls in the summer. Notice the mist cloud floating over the observation deck at the bottom left. The Montmorency Falls are located about 10 km east of Quebec City, Quebec. The falls, at 83 metres (272 ft.) high, are the highest in the province of Quebec and 30 m... Montmorency Falls and the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré.

Transportation

Quebec City is served by Jean Lesage International Airport is located in Sainte-Foy, a borough of Quebec City, Quebec in Canada. The airport has the IATA Airport Code of YQB and was named in honor of the former Premier of the Province of Quebec, Jean Lesage. The following airlines serve Jean Lesage International Airport... Jean Lesage International Airport, which is located in the borough of Sainte-Foy is a city in central Quebec, Canada on the St. Lawrence River within the city limits of Quebec City. Population (2001): 72,547 In 2002 the city was merged with the city of Quebec along with many other cities. The resulting entity kept the name of Quebec City... Sainte-Foy. The city also has a Categories: Stub | Commercial item transport and distribution | Transportation ... port on the Saint Lawrence.

Two bridges, the Quebec and Laporte Bridges by André Audet / and structurae The Quebec Bridge is a Canadian bridge. It is the largest cantilever bridge in the world and crosses the lower Saint Lawrence River west of Quebec City, Quebec. The Quebec Bridge is a riveted steel-truss structure and is 3239 feet... Quebec Bridge and Quebec and Laporte Bridges, photo by André Audet / and structurae The Pierre Laporte Bridge was originally named the New Quebec Bridge. The bridge was renamed in honour of Pierre Laporte who was kidnapped and murdered during the October Crisis of 1970. The Pierre Laporte bridge is the longest main span... Pierre Laporte Bridge, connect the city with the south shore of the Saint Lawrence, as does a ferry service. The city is served by VIA Rail Canada (also referred to as VIA Rail and VIA; pronounced vee-ah) is an independent Crown corporation offering intercity passenger rail services in Canada. VIA Rail operates trains in 8 Canadian provinces (all except Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island) over a network spanning the country from... VIA Rail (Gare du Palais), and is the eastern terminus of the railway's main Quebec City-Windsor Corridor.

History

Quebec City is the second oldest extant European settlement in Canada. It was founded by Samuel de Champlain by Théophile Hamel (1870) Samuel de Champlain 1567 - 1635 was a French geographer, draftsman, explorer and founder of Quebec City. Born in Brouage, France, much of Champlains early life is unknown. His first trip to North America was on March 15th, 1603 as part of... Samuel de Champlain in Events October 2 - Dutch lensmaker Hans Lippershey demonstrates the first telescope in the Dutch parliament July 3 - Quebec City founded by Samuel de Champlain. August 24 - The first official English representative to India lands at Surat. Swedish troops enter Moscow First cheques come to use in Netherlands Jesuits take over... 1608 on the site of a First Nations is the current title used by Canada to describe the various societies of the indigenous peoples, called Native Americans in the U.S. They have also been known as Indians, Native Canadians, Aboriginal Americans, Amer-Indians, or Aboriginals, and are officially called Indians in the Indian Act, which... First Nations settlement called Stadacona. It was to this settlement that the name Canada refers (kanata is an The Iroquoian languages are a Native American language family. The family includes the languages of the Iroquois Confederacy (including the extinct Mingo language), as well as Cherokee. Every language in this family has at least one nasal vowel phoneme. Cherokees is a nasal schwa, written in transliteration as v... Iroquoian word meaning "village").

Quebec City was captured by the British in Events March 4 - Massachusetts Bay Colony is granted a Royal charter. June 4: The VOC ship Batavia runs aground west of Australia. March 10 - Charles I of England dissolves Parliament starting the Eleven Years Tyranny in which there was no parliament. End of the reign of Emperor Go-Mizunoo of... 1629 and held until See also: 1632 (novel) Events February 22 - Galileos Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems is published July 23 - 300 colonists for New France depart Dieppe. November 16 - Battle of Lützen Christina becomes queen of Sweden; five regents, headed by Axel Oxenstierna, govern country. Antigua and Barbuda is... 1632.

As mentioned above, this city was the site of the The Battle of the Plains of Abraham, fought September 13, 1759, was a decisive battle during the French and Indian War, the U.S. name for the North American phase of the Seven Years War. It was fought on a plateau just outside the city walls of Quebec City in... Battle of the Plains of Abraham during the This article is about the 1756–1763 war. For the 1592–1598 war in Korea, see Seven Year War. The Seven Years War (1756–1763) pitted Great Britain, Prussia and Hanover against France, Austria, Russia, Sweden, and Saxony. Spain and Portugal were later drawn into the conflict... Seven Years War, in which British troops under General Categories: 1727 births | 1759 deaths | British Army generals | Canadian historical figures | Quebec | French and Indian War people | Canadian people stubs ... James Wolfe defeated the French general Portrait of Montcalm Montcalm trying to stop Native Americans from attacking British soldiers and civilians as they leave Fort William Henry. Wood engraving by Alfred Bobbett after a painting of Felix Octavius Carr Darley. Published between 1870 and 1880. Joseph de Montcalm-Gozon, marquis de Saint-V ran (February 28... Louis-Joseph de Montcalm and took the city. France later ceded New France (French: la Nouvelle-France) describes the area colonized by France in North America during a period extending from the exploration of the Saint Lawrence River by Jacques Cartier in 1534 to the cession of New France to the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1763. At its peak in... New France to Britain.

During the Before the Revolution: The 13 colonies are in red, the pink area was claimed by Great Britain after the French and Indian War, and the orange region was claimed by Spain. The American Revolution refers to the series of events, ideas, and changes that resulted in the political separation of... American Revolution, the British garrison at Quebec City was assaulted by American troops in the The Battle of Quebec was an attempt on December 31, 1775 by American revolutionaries to capture the Canadian city of Quebec and enlist Canadian support for the Revolutionary War. Benedict Arnold and Richard Montgomery were two of the American commanders in the assault, which failed. The battle put an end... Battle of Quebec. The defeat of the Americans put an end to their hopes that Canada would also rebel.

Quebec City was capital of Canada from 1859 is a common year starting on Saturday. Events January January 2 - Erastus Beadle publishes The Dime Book of Practical Etiquette. January 24 - Wallachia and Moldavia are united under Alexander John Cuza under the name Romania (see December 1, 1918 for the final unification, Transylvania and other regions were still... 1859 to 1865 is a common year starting on Sunday. Events January 31 - American Civil War: Confederate General Robert E. Lee becomes general-in-chief. February - The Only known month in History without a Full moon. February 17 - American Civil War: Columbia, South Carolina burns as Confederate forces flee from advancing Union... 1865, the last before Motto: Advance Ottawa/Ottawa en avant Area: 2,778.64 sq. km. Population - Total (2001) - Cdn. CD Rank: - Cdn. Mun. Rank: - Density 774,072 Ranked 7th Ranked 4th 278.6/km² Time zone Eastern: UTC-5 Latitude Longitude 45°19′ N 75... Ottawa. The Delegates of the convention The Quebec Conference was the second meeting held in 1864 to discuss Canadian Confederation. The delegates from the Province of Canada, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island had agreed at the close of the Charlottetown Conference to meet again at Quebec City in October... Quebec Conference on Canadian Confederation, or the Confederation of Canada, was the process that ultimately brought together a union among the provinces, colonies and territories of British North America to form a Dominion of the British Empire, which today is a federal nation state simply known as Canada. Colonial organization Before 1867, British... Canadian Confederation was held here.

In Mushroom cloud from the nuclear explosion over Nagasaki rising 18 km (60,000 ft) into the air. August 9, 1945 World War II was a global conflict that started in 7 July 1937 in Asia and 1 September 1939 in Europe and lasted until 1945, involving the majority of the... World War II two conferences were held in Quebec City. The first one was held in 1943 is a common year starting on Friday. Events January January 4 - End of term for Culbert Olson, 29th Governor of California. He is succeeded by Earl Warren. January 11 - The United States and United Kingdom give up territorial rights in China. January 11 - General Juanto dies in Argentina - Ramon... 1943 with . Franklin Delano Roosevelt ( January 30, 1882 – April 12, 1945), often referred to as FDR, was the 32nd ( 1933– 1945) President of the United States. He was elected to an unprecedented four terms, and died in office — he remains the only U.S. president elected more than twice... Franklin Delano Roosevelt ( The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America¹, the States, or (archaically) Columbia — is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii... United States' president), The Right Honourable Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill KG, OM, CH, FRS ( November 30, 1874 – January 24, 1965) was a British statesman, best known as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II. At various times an author, soldier, journalist, and politician, Churchill is generally regarded as... Winston Churchill ( The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country in western Europe, and a member of the British Commonwealth and European Union. Usually known simply as the United Kingdom, UK or, inaccurately, as Great Britain or Britain, the UK has four constituent parts. Three of these parts... United Kingdom's prime minister), Not to be confused with William Lyon Mackenzie, Mackenzie Kings grandfather. William Lyon Mackenzie King (December 17, 1874–July 22, 1950) was the tenth Prime Minister of Canada from December 29, 1921 to June 28, 1926; September 25, 1926 to August 7, 1930; and October 23, 1935 to... Mackenzie King ( Canada is an independent sovereign state in northern North America, the northern-most country in the world, and the second largest in total area. Bordering the United States, its territorial claims extend north into the Arctic Ocean as far as the North Pole. Canada is a federation of ten provinces... Canada's prime minister) and Tse-ven Soong, or Soong Tzu-wen (Chinese: 宋子文, pinyin: Sòng Zǐwén; 1894 - 1971), a prominent millionaire businessman and politician in the early 20th century Republic of China, had Charlie Soong as a father and the Soong sisters as siblings. Born in Shanghai, T... T.V. Soong. ( The Great Wall of China, stretching over 6,700 km, was erected beginning in the 3rd century BC to guard the north from raids by men on horses. China listen? ( Traditional: 中國; Simplified: 中国; pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Chung-kuo) is a nation located chiefly in continental East... China's minister of foreign affairs). The second one was held in 1944 was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). Events World War II January January 4 - The Battle of Monte Cassino begins. January 5 - Murder of Danish playwright Kaj Munk January 17 - British forces, in Italy, cross the Garigliano River. January 20 - The Royal Air... 1944 and was attended by Churchill and Roosevelt. They took place in the buildings of the The Citadel (fr: Citadelle) is a military fort atop Cape Diamant, adjoining the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Quebec Parliament Building and many other provincial government buildings and several large hotels are also nearby, towering over this typically sunken or flat citadel, typical of late 18th... Citadelle and of nearby Chateau Frontenac.

In April 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. By strict interpretation of the Gregorian Calendar, 2001 is also the first year of the 21st century and the 3rd millenium. Popular culture, however, often views the year 2000 as holding this distinction. 2001 is also the year... 2001, Quebec City hosted the The Summit of the Americas held in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, on the weekend of April 20, 2001, was a round of negotiations regarding a proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas. The talks are perhaps better known for the security preparations and demonstrations (known as the Quebec City protest... Summit of the Americas to discuss the The Free Trade Area of the Americas or FTAA (in Spanish: Área de Libre Comercio de las Américas, ALCA; in French: Zone de libre-échange des Amériques, ZLEA; in Portuguese: Área de Livre Comércio das Américas, ALCA) is a proposed agreement to eliminate or reduce trade... Free Trade Area of the Americas; it also hosted massive Anti-globalization (anti-globalisation) is a political stance of opposition to the perceived negative aspects of globalization. The corresponding movement is widely known as the anti-globalization movement, and is a largely grassroots effort, with support from some intellectual elites. Many regard the term anti-globalization as a misnomer, and... anti-globalization demonstrations, provoked both by the summit and by the decision to wall off a large portion of the historic city with a four-metre-high chain-link fence for the duration. Police forces were widely accused of excessive use of force during the demonstrations.

On January 1 is the first day of the calendar year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. Here a calendar year refers to the order in which the months are displayed, January to December. The first day of the medieval Julian year was usually a day other than January 1... January 1, 2002 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. It was designated: International Year of Ecotourism and Mountains National Science Year in the United Kingdom Autism Awareness Year in the United Kingdom Events January Euro banknotes in circulation throughout the twelve countries of the European Union that... 2002, Quebec City and 12 other municipalities of the Communauté urbaine de Québec were merged into to the new Quebec City "megacity," which is divided into 8 boroughs:

Residents of Quebec City are called Québécois. To avoid confusion with In Canadian English, a Québécois (IPA: ) is a native or resident of the province of Quebec, Canada, especially a French-speaking one. The term may also refer to Quebecers of French-Canadian descent or to Quebec French, a variant of the French language spoken by over 80 percent... Québécois meaning an inhabitant of the province, the term Québécois de Québec is sometimes used (as opposed to Québécois du Québec - in French, the city is Québec and the province, le Québec.)

The motto of Quebec City is Don de Dieu feray valoir, "I shall put God's gift to good use."

Sports Teams

Quebec Remparts of the The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (French: la Ligue de hockey junior majeur du Québec, abbreviated QMJHL in English, LHJMQ in French) is one of the three Major Junior A Tier I hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The hockey itself is free wheeling and rough. Alumni... Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

Former Teams

The Colorado Avalanche are a National Hockey League team based in Denver, Colorado. Founded: 1972 in World Hockey Association Joined NHL in 1979 Formerly Known As: Québec Nordiques (1972-1995) Arena: Pepsi Center Uniform colors: Crimson and blue Logo design: A crimson letter A, with a white swoosh extending... Quebec Nordiques of the NHL can also be an abbreviation for National Historic Landmark or Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. This article is part of the Evolution of the NHL series. Amateur Hockey Association (1893-1898) Canadian Amateur Hockey League (1899-1905) Eastern Canada Amateur Hockey League (1906) Eastern Canada Amateur Hockey Association (1907-1909... National Hockey League

Quebec Citadelles was the name of a minor league hockey franchise, that had seen at least two incarnations since the establishment of formal organized ice hockey in North America. The most recent version of Le Citadelles de Quebec was a minor-league feeder team in the American Hockey League, which... Quebec Citadelles of the The American Hockey League (AHL) became the major affiliation league for the National Hockey League upon its amalgamation with the International Hockey League in 2001. It is a professional hockey league playing at the minor triple-A level. All teams are required to have affiliation agreements with National Hockey League... American Hockey League

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Capitale-Nationale is a region of Quebec. The provincial capital of Quebec City is located in this region. See also List of Quebec regions Eternal link Official site Categories: Stub | Regions of Quebec ... Capitale-Nationale (03)

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Motto: Don de Dieu feray valoir (Gift of God shall make prosper) Area: 547.63 sq. km. Population - City (2001) - Canadian CD Rank - Canadian Municipal Rank - Density 507,986 Ranked 10th Ranked 9th 927.6/km² Time zone Eastern: UTC-5 Latitude Longitude 46°48 N... Québec City | Categories: Stub ... Charlevoix | Categories: Canada-place stubs ... Charlevoix-Est | La Côte-de-Beaupré | L'Île-d'Orleans | Categories: Stub ... La Jacques-Cartier | Portneuf is a county regional municipality in the Canadian province of Quebec. The county seat is Cap-Santé, Quebec. It is located at Latitude of 47°00 North and Longitude of 72°00 West. External Link: Port Neuf Website Categories: Canada geography stubs | Quebec Regional County Municipalities ... Portneuf

Neighbouring regions: Map of Quebec showing Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean The Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region in Quebec, Canada is distinguished by its physical beauty, especially the Fjord du Saguenay, the estuary of the Saguenay River, stretching through much of the region, and by the cordial character of its inhabitants. Ranging over... Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean | Mauricie is a traditional and current administrative region of Quebec. La Mauricie National Park is contained within the region, making it a prime tourist location. References Bonjour Quebec (provided by Tourisme Quebec) page on the Mauricie region Categories: Regions of Quebec | Canada-related stubs ... Mauricie | Chaudière-Appalaches

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