It all started in 1535, when Jacques Cartier landed here, and the first trading port was created in what is now Quebec. Since then, the city has become the province's capital and a popular destination for its sights, architecture, and food. Visit the famous Château Frontenac, the world's most photographed hotel, or one of the many national historic sites, each a sight to behold in its own right. But walking through the Old Port or the Plains of Abraham is, perhaps, the best way to feel and breathe in the historical atmosphere of the city.
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Facts| Population: | 557,375 (2024) |
| Currency: | Canadian Dollar (CAD) |
| Emergency Numbers: | Police, fire, and ambulance services: 911
Info-Santé (Non-urgent health concerns): 811 |
| Newspapers: | Le Journal de Québec: www.journaldequebec.com
Le Soleil: www.lesoleil.com
Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph |
| Website: | www.bonjourquebec.com/en-ca » |
| Opening Hours: | Standard banking hours are generally from 10am to 3pm, Monday to Friday. Some branches extend their hours on Thursdays and Fridays, staying open later into the afternoon or early evening.
As for business hours, shopping centers and most stores typically follow this schedule: Monday to Wednesday from 9:30am to 5:30pm, Thursday and Friday from 9am to 9pm, Saturday from 9:30am to 5pm, and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. These hours tend to extend during the holiday season, particularly in December, and may also be longer in high-tourist areas. |
| Tourist Information: | Tourist Information Center
12 Rue Sainte-Anne, Québec
+1 514 873 2015
Opening hours: daily 9am–5pm |
