Quebec

Quebec is a province in eastern Canada and the country’s largest province by area.

Quebec is a province in eastern Canada and the country’s largest province by area. It is Canada’s only province with a Francophone majority, and its capital is Quebec City, while its largest city is Montreal. Quebec is a defining part of Canada’s bilingual and federal character.

Geography

Quebec occupies a large area of eastern Canada and includes extensive northern territory, major river systems, and a southern population concentration. It borders several provinces, Nunavut, and multiple U.S. states.

Population and language

Quebec is the second-most populous Canadian province and the only one where French is the official language. French is the mother tongue of a large majority of residents.

Capital and major cities

Quebec City is the provincial capital and one of the oldest cities in Canada. Montreal is the province’s largest city and major metropolitan centre.

History and identity

Quebec developed from French colonial origins and later became part of British North America before Confederation in 1867. Its history includes a distinct Francophone cultural identity and recurring political debates over sovereignty.