Québec (QC) is Canada’s largest province by area and the second largest in population. Lower Canada (Québec) was one of the first four provinces to enter Confederation in 1867.Quebec is Canada’s French-speaking province, known for its unique culture, architecture, and artistic communities. The province is home to Montreal, a global hub for arts, technology, and culture. Quebec’s economy is diverse, with key sectors including aerospace, tech, natural resources, and tourism.
Québec City is the capital of Québec, while Montreal is the largest city in the province. The Nord-du-Québec region in the northern half of the province is sparsely populated with Indigenous communities.
Manufacturing and the service sectors dominate the Québec’s economy. Fourteen-fifteenths of the province form part of the Precambrian Shield (also called the Canadian Shield) which is considered the most ancient geological formation.