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  1. Quebec City

    Infobox settlement name Quebec City official name Ville de Qu bec nickname La Vieille Capitale settlement ... was Champlain s ship image skyline Quebec City Montage.png image size image flag Flag of Quebec ... of Quebec City government footnotes government type leader title Mayor leader name R gis Labeaume ... www.ville.quebec.qc.ca index.aspx Official website of Quebec City footnotes Quebec IPAc en icon k w b k or IPAc en k b k lang fr Qu bec IPA fr keb k FR Qu bec.ogg , also Qu bec , Quebec City ... Canadian province of Quebec . As of Canada 2011 Census 2011 , the city has a population of 516,622 ... ref name StatCan2 , making it the second most populous city in Quebec after Montreal , which ... to the city s promontory, Cap Diamant Cape Diamond , and L vis, Quebec L vis , on the opposite bank ... narrows . Founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain , Quebec City is one of the List of North American cities by year of foundation oldest cities in North America. The Ramparts of Quebec City ramparts surrounding Old Quebec Vieux Qu bec are the only remaining fortified city walls that still exist ... quebec city.html title Old Quebec City, Seven Wonders of Canada accessdate February 12, 2008 work cbc.ca ... government s, Qu bec is the city s official name in both Quebec French French and Canadian English English , although Quebec City is commonly used, particularly to distinguish the city from ... Qu bec . History See also History of Quebec City Timeline of Quebec City history Name of Quebec City Early history from Stadacona to Seven Years War Quebec City is one of the oldest European settlements ... cities in Canada and the U.S.A.,.few were created earlier than Quebec City St. John s, Newfoundland ... 1972 location New York City page 150 url doi id isbn 0 451 62600 1 ref Quebec city was the headquarters ... and Indian War Seven Years War , Quebec City was captured by the British in 1759 and held until ... rule in 1763, the territory of present day Quebec City was a world of contrasts. Forests, villages ...   more details



  1. City Hall of Quebec City

    File Old Quebec City Hall.jpg thumb The City Hall of Quebec City . File H tel Ville Qu bec.jpg thumb The City Hall seen next to the Price Building . Coord 46.81391 71.207954 format dms display title The City Hall of Quebec City lang fr H tel de ville de Qu bec is located in the heart of Old Quebec in Quebec City , Quebec . It was inaugurated on September 15, 1896. The building slopes downward as it was built on a hill and was once home to the Jesuit College Jesuit Barracks from the 1730s to 1878. ref http www.quebecplus.ca quebec venues hotel de ville de quebec fr ref ref http www.jstor.org pss 1493442 ref The city hall was designated a National Historic Sites of Canada National Historic Site of Canada in 1984. ref CRHP 7675 Quebec City Hall 16 September 2011 ref The building is also located within the Arrondissement historique du Vieux Qu bec Historic District of Old Quebec , a district that was designated under provincial heritage legislation in 1963 and listed as a World Heritage Site ... at rue Saint Louis and rue Sainte Ursule . Prior to 1842 the city government sat a various sites. The formal city council was established in 1833. The building used a mixture of Classical architecture Classical , Medieval and Ch teauesque elements. See also Montreal City Hall References reflist External links Commonscat inline City Hall of Quebec City http www.ville.quebec.qc.ca nous joindre hotel ville.aspx DEFAULTSORT Quebec City Hall Category City and town halls in Canada Category Government buildings completed in 1896 Category Buildings and structures in Quebec City Category National Historic Sites in Quebec Category Building and structures on the National Historic Sites of Canada register Category Visitor attractions in Quebec City NHSC Quebec struct stub fr H tel de ville de Qu bec ... des Jardins and designed by architect Georges mile Tanguay Quebec architect Georges mile Tanguay 1858 ... permanent city hall for the old city. From 1842 to 1896 City Hall sat at home of British Army Major ...   more details



  1. Saint-Roch, Quebec City

    Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 Saint Roch is a neighbourhood in the borough of La Cit Quebec City La Cit in Quebec City , Quebec , Canada . It is currently going through a revitalization program and is poised to become the new center of artistic creation in the capital. Quebec City Category Neighbourhoods in Quebec City QuebecCity stub ...   more details



  1. Boroughs of Quebec City

    File Quebec Arrondissements.svg right thumb 230px Boroughs of Quebec City prior to October 31, 2009. File Quebec Arrondissements.svg thumb 230px Current boroughs of Quebec City as of November 1. Quebec ... of amalgamation and reorganization of the political boundaries of Quebec City. La Cit Limoilou Les Rivi res Quebec City Les Rivi res Sainte Foy Sillery Cap Rouge Charlesbourg Beauport La Haute Saint ... Saint Charles and Laurentien Quebec City Laurentien . The boroughs of La Cit and Limoilou were merged ... reorganization in Quebec 2002 city mergers in Quebec . Cap Blanc Duberger Lairet Lebourgneuf Les Saules Maizerets Montcalm Quebec City Montcalm Neufch tel, Quebec Neufchatel Saint Roch Quebec City Saint Roch Saint Jean Baptiste Quebec City Saint Jean Baptiste Saint Sacrement Quebec City Saint Sacrement Saint Sauveur Quebec City Saint Sauveur Vieux Qu bec Basse Ville Vieux Qu bec Haute Ville Former ..., but many would be considered neighbourhoods. Beauport, Quebec City Beauport Bourg Royal Cap Rouge, Quebec City Cap Rouge Charlesbourg, Quebec City Charlesbourg Charlesbourg Est Ch teau d Eau, Quebec City Ch teau d Eau Ch teau Bigot Courville, Quebec City Courville Giffard, Quebec City Giffard L Auvergne Lac Saint Charles, Quebec City Lac Saint Charles Le Plateau, Quebec City Le Plateau Loretteville, Quebec City Loretteville Montmorency, Quebec City Montmorency Notre Dame des Laurentides Orsainville Parc L Ormi re Saint Joseph, Quebec City Saint Joseph Saint Bonaventure, Quebec City Saint Bonaventure Saint mile, Quebec City Saint mile Sainte Th r se de Lisieux, Quebec City Sainte Th r se de Lisieux Sainte Foy, Quebec City Sainte Foy Sillery, Quebec City Sillery Val B lair, Quebec City Val B lair Val Saint Michel Vanier, Quebec City Vanier Villeneuve, Quebec City Villeneuve Quebec City Category Boroughs of Quebec City Category Quebec related lists Boroughs, List of Quebec City Quebec no Bydeler i Qu bec by ...   more details



  1. Val-Bélair, Quebec City

    Val B lair is a former city in central Quebec , Canada . It was amalgamated into Quebec City on January 1, 2002. It is located within the Borough of La Haute Saint Charles . Population 2001 21,332 See also Municipal reorganization in Quebec Quebec City QuebecCity stub coord 46 52 N 71 26 W display title source frwiki Category Neighbourhoods in Quebec City Category Former municipalities in Quebec es Val B lair Quebec fr Val B lair ...   more details



  1. Vanier, Quebec City

    Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 Vanier is a former city in central Quebec , Canada . It was amalgamated into Quebec City in 2002. It is located within the Borough of Les Rivi res Quebec City Les Rivi res . Population 2001 11,504 Quebec City Coord 46 49 13.3 N 71 15 59.5 W display title Category Neighbourhoods in Quebec City Category Former municipalities in Quebec QuebecCity stub ...   more details



  1. Loretteville, Quebec City

    Loretteville is a former city in central Quebec , Canada . It was amalgamated into Quebec City on January 1, 2002. It is located within the Borough of La Haute Saint Charles . Population 2001 13,737. Loretteville was the birthplace of pop singer Mitsou . Quebec City coord 46 51 N 71 22 W region CA type city source GNS enwiki display title Category Former municipalities in Quebec Category Neighbourhoods in Quebec City QuebecCity stub eo Loretteville Kebekio fr Loretteville ...   more details



  1. Saint-Émile, Quebec City

    Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 Saint mile is a former city in central Quebec , Canada . It was amalgamated into Quebec City on January 1, 2002. It is located within the Borough of La Haute Saint Charles . Population 2008 10,989. Quebec City Coord 46 52 14.7 N 71 20 15.3 W display title DEFAULTSORT Saint Emile, Quebec City Category Neighbourhoods in Quebec City QuebecCity stub fr Saint mile ...   more details



  1. Quebec City Area

    The Quebec City Area or R gion de Qu bec in French language French is the metropolitan area surrounding Quebec City , in the Canada Canadian Provinces and territories of Canada province of Quebec . It consists of two administrative regions Capitale Nationale and Chaudi re Appalaches . Population The Quebec City Area had a population of 682,757 in the Canada 2001 Census . http www12.statcan.ca english census01 products standard popdwell Table CMA N.cfm?T 1&SR 1&S 3&O D The Quebec City Area had a population ... Table.cfm?T 201&S 3&O D&RPP 150 The Quebec Levis area had a population of 1,109,184 in 2006. In 2011, the Quebec City area, consisting of the Capitale Nationale and Chaudi re Appalaches census divisions ... Nationale Main city Quebec City border 0 cellspacing 4 cellpadding 0 valign top Baie Sainte Catherine, Quebec Baie Sainte Catherine Baie Saint Paul, Quebec Baie Saint Paul Beaupr , Quebec Beaupr Boischatel, Quebec Boischatel Cap Sant , Quebec Cap Sant Ch teau Richer, Quebec Ch teau Richer Clermont, Capitale Nationale, Quebec Clermont Deschambault Grondines, Quebec Deschambault Grondines Donnacona, Quebec Donnacona Fossambault sur le Lac, Quebec Fossambault sur le Lac le d Orl ans Lac Beauport, Quebec Lac Beauport Lac Delage, Quebec Lac Delage Lac Saint Joseph, Quebec Lac Saint Joseph Lac Sergent, Quebec Lac Sergent La Malbaie, Quebec La Malbaie L Ancienne Lorette, Quebec L Ancienne Lorette valign top L Ange Gardien, Capitale Nationale, Quebec L Ange Gardien Les boulements, Quebec Les boulements L Isle aux Coudres, Quebec L Isle aux Coudres Neuville, Quebec Neuville Notre Dame des ... Tewkesbury Wendake, Quebec Wendake small Wendake is an Indian reserve enclaved within Quebec City. small br small L le d Orl ans contains six parishes. small Chaudi res Appalaches Main city L vis, Quebec ... Robert Cliche Quebec City coord 46.7 N 71.3 W display title Category Metropolitan areas of Quebec Category Quebec City Area fr R gion de Qu bec ...   more details



  1. Les Rivières, Quebec City

    Unreferenced auto yes date December 2009 File Quebec Arrondissements.svg thumb 290px Boroughs of Quebec City on November 1, 2009 Les Rivi res The Rivers is a borough of Quebec City , Quebec , Canada . Population 2006 59,920. It comprises 5 neighborhoods Neufch tel Est , Lebourgneuf , Duberger , Les Saules and Vanier, Quebec Vanier . Except for Vanier, all of theses neighborhoods were part of the Municipal reorganization in Quebec pre 2002 city of Quebec. Description Les Rivi res is one of the six boroughs of Quebec City . It takes its name from the Saint Charles River that passes through the borough as well as two tributaries rivers of Saint Charles Berger and Lorette. The borough is geographically located in the center of Quebec City. Les Rivi res borough vastly corresponds to the Rivi res section of the former city of Qu bec Qu bec City as it was know before the municipal reorganization in Quebec 2002 municipal reorganization . The borough also include the former city of Vanier, Quebec City Vanier which was merged into Quebec City in 2002. The Rivi res section of the former city was made of four municipalties that were annexed to Quebec City in the 1970s. They were Duberger, Les Saules, Neufch tel and Charlesbourg Ouest. These former municipalities kept their respective name as neighborhoods of Quebec City with the exception of Charlesbourg Ouest which was renamed Lebourgneuf. Lebourgneuf got its name as a portmanteau from the last letters of Charles bourg and the first letters Neuf chatel because Charlesbourg Ouest was located between Charlesbourg and Neufch tel. Following the creation of the new city of Quebec in 2002, Neufch tel was dismantled, with most of it going to La ... Neufch tel Est. See also Municipal reorganization in Quebec Quebec City Coord 46.816391 N 71.255779 W source frwiki region CA type landmark format dms display title DEFAULTSORT Les Rivieres, Quebec City Category Boroughs of Quebec City QuebecCity stub ar eo Les Rivi res Kebekio ...   more details



  1. Laurentien, Quebec City

    File Quebec Arrondissements.svg right thumb 230px Boroughs of Quebec City prior to October 31, 2009. File Quebec Arrondissements.svg thumb 230px Current boroughs of Quebec City as of November 1. Laurentien 2001 census population 82,965 is a former borough of Quebec City . It comprised Val B lair, Quebec Val B lair , Cap Rouge, Quebec Cap Rouge and part of Sainte Foy, Quebec City Sainte Foy . Before January 1, 2006, Saint Augustin de Desmaures, Quebec Saint Augustin de Desmaures and L Ancienne Lorette, Quebec L Ancienne Lorette were also part of this borough, but they were restored as separate municipalities. In the reorganization of Quebec City s boroughs on November 1, 2009, Laurentien was divided between the boroughs of Sainte Foy Sillery Cap Rouge and La Haute Saint Charles . See also Municipal reorganization in Quebec Quebec City coord 46.844343 N 71.43568 W source frwiki region CA type landmark format dms display title Category Former boroughs of Quebec City QuebecCity stub eo Laurentien fr Laurentien Qu bec ...   more details



  1. Quebec City Rebelles

    Infobox Sports team color1 red color2 gold logo pixels 200px founded 2000 league Ligue de football majeur du Qu bec history arena S minaire Saint Fran ois city Quebec City colors Red, Gold, Black owner Hugues Gagnon coach championships 2005 regular season champions titles cheerleaders dancers mascot The Quebec City Rebelles are a Canadian football team based in Quebec City in the Ligue de football majeur du Qu bec . External links http www.rebellesfootball.com Official website of the Quebec Rebelles in French http www.lfmq.com Official website of the Ligue de football majeur du Qu bec in French Category Sport in Quebec City Category Canadian football teams in Quebec Reb Canadianfootball stub ...   more details



  1. Quebec City Monarks

    Infobox Sports team color1 white color2 blue logo pixels 150px founded 2003 league Ligue de Football Majeur du Quebec history arena Stade du S minaire Saint Fran ois, Saint Augustin de Desmaures, Quebec city Quebec City colours green, white, red owner coach championships 2005, 2006, 2007 titles cheerleaders dancers mascot The Quebec City Monarks lang fr Monarks de Qu bec are the Quebec City Canadian football team in the Ligue de Football Majeur du Quebec lang en Quebec Major Football League . They have won the regular season league championship as well as the Silver Cup in 2005, 2006, and 2007 since joining the league in 2003. ref cite web url http www.lfmq.com statistiques champions.php title Champions publisher Ligue de football majeur du Qu bec accessdate 2009 02 16 ref References Reflist External links http monarksfootball.com Official website of the Quebec Monarks fr icon http monarks football.com LFMQ s Monarks website fr icon http www.lfmq.com Official website of the Ligue de Football Majeur du Quebec fr icon Category Sport in Quebec City Category Canadian football teams in Quebec Mon Canadianfootball stub ...   more details



  1. Architecture of Quebec City

    File 120 Qu bec Septembre 2009.jpg thumb upright 2 Colonial buildings in Old Quebec The architecture of Quebec City is characterized by the fact that it is one of North America s oldest cities, being founded in 1608. The original French colonization of the Americas French settlers in the area imported architecture similar to that found in their native country at the time. Quebec City was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985, and is the only remaining fortified city north of Mexico . Image Qu bec, toits du Vieux Qu bec.jpg thumb 200px Colonial buildings in Old Quebec City Image Ste Anne de Beaupr , Qu bec.jpg thumb 200px Basilica of Sainte Anne de Beaupr Quebec City is not lacking in significant pieces of secular architecture. It has hundreds of surviving heritage homes which have been built in the particular style of New France . This style is an adaptation to the colder climes of Quebec of ancient 17th and 18th century house forms of Normandy and other traditional lands of the North of France . Quebec City was and still is a predominantly Roman Catholic city. The churches surrounding the city and its neighbouring regions were built to accommodate this fact. Notable Catholic churches in the area include the Notre Dame de Qu bec Cathedral , Notre Dame des Victoires, Quebec City Notre Dame des Victoires Church and the Basilica of Sainte Anne de Beaupr in the nearby town of Sainte Anne de Beaupr , Quebec Sainte Anne de Beaupr . See also List of Quebec architects Culture of Quebec Architecture of Montreal Society of Architectural Historians Canadian architecture Canadian Centre for Architecture External links http www.patrimoine religieux.qc.ca Qu bec Religious Heritage Foundation http www.quebecheritage.com en architectural.html H ritage Qu bec http two.archiseek.com category buildings canada buildings qc quebec qc canada buildings buildings Archiseek Qu bec Category Architecture in Canada by city Quebec Category Buildings and structures in Quebec City ...   more details



  1. Timeline of Quebec City history

    . at 1848 text Institut canadien de Qu bec founded. at 1819 text Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Quebec established. at 1791 text Anglican Diocese of Quebec created. mark line,white at 1759 text The city ... at 1663 text Quebec became the capital city of New France at 1647 text The first Notre Dame de Qu bec ... text Quebec City was founded by Samuel de Champlain . timeline This is a timeline of the history of Quebec City . 17th Century 1608 Quebec City was founded by Samuel de Champlain . 1615 The first ... de Montmagny . 1663 Quebec became the capital city of New France , the population of Quebec and its ... ceded its claims to Canada , and Quebec City s French speaking, Catholic population was under ... Cathedral completed. 1807 The construction of St. Andrew s Church Quebec City began. 1805 63 Quebec .... 1848 The last Canadian Recollets R collet Brother Louis died at Quebec City . 1850s Quebec Skating ... Church Quebec City Saint Jean Baptiste Church constructed. 1885 88 Quebec City Armoury built. 1889 Quebec ... was built. 1939 Qu bec City Jean Lesage International Airport established. 1943 Quebec Conference, 1943 .... 1968 Quebec City Summer Festival established. 1969 cole nationale d administration publique ... completed. 1984 Op ration Nez rouge was founded in Quebec City. 1984 Mus e de la civilisation established. 1985 Ramparts of Quebec City was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. 1985 Shamrock Summit . 1987 Flag of Quebec City adopted. 1994 Quebec Biker war . 1995 Centre hospitalier universitaire de Qu bec created. 1998 Quebec City International Festival of Military Bands . 21st century 2001 ... de Qu bec created. 2002 Quebec City Military Tattoo created. 2008 The 400th anniversary. See also commons Ville de Qu bec Timeline of Quebec history List of years in Canada DEFAULTSORT Quebec City History, Timeline Of Category History of Quebec City Category Canadian timelines Category City timelines .... at 1943 text 1943 Quebec Conference at 1917 text The construction of the Quebec Bridge finished ...   more details



  1. New Quebec City Amphitheatre

    Infobox Stadium stadium name New Quebec City Arena nickname Videotron Amphitheatre image fullname location ExpoCit , Quebec City , Quebec coordinates Coord 46.824958 71.24762 type landmark display inline,title broke ground 2012 ref http www.vancouversun.com sports Quebecor invest Quebec City arena project 4366388 story.html ref or 2013 planned ref http www.radio canada.ca regions Quebec 2011 02 10 004 amphitheatre quebec annonce jeudi f.shtml ref built opened 2015 planned ref http www.nationalpost.com todays paper Quebec takes step closer goal 4369397 story.html ref renovated expanded closed demolished ... Quebec City Arena , called the Videotron Amphitheatre by some media outlets, ref http ottawa.ctv.ca servlet an local CTVNews 20110301 videotron buys quebec arena name 110301 20110301 ?hub OttawaHome ref is a description of a new multi use indoor arena in Quebec City , Quebec that is currently in the planning ... 2011 02 12 coveting n h l club quebec builds from the ground up ref It is being built with the view of a relocated or expansion National Hockey League NHL franchise is put in Quebec City, ref http www.torontosun.com sports hockey 2011 03 01 17451741.html ref though it is being funded whether or not one comes. ref http fullcomment.nationalpost.com 2011 03 02 the quebec gravy chain chugs off without ottawa on board for once ref It is also hoped that the arena can help Quebec City ... It is expected to be built next to Colis e Pepsi , the current main arena in Quebec City. Current plans .... ref http www.montrealgazette.com sports Quebecor invest Quebec City arena project 4366388 story.html ref http www.sportsnet.ca hockey 2012 02 08 nhl quebec nordiques brunt The arena will cost 400 million, and will be funded 50 by the city and 50 by the province. ref http prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com 2011 02 10 quebec officials name who will pay the bill for their new nhl friendly 400m arena taxpayers ... Category Sports venues in Quebec City Canada sports venue stub Quebec struct stub fr Amphith tre de ...   more details



  1. Quebec Autoroute 540 (Quebec City)

    Infobox road province QC type Autoroute route 540 alternate name Autoroute Duplessis Duplessis Autoroute maint Transports Qu bec map map A540 QC 2009.png length km 5.1 length round 1 length ref ref Minist re des transports, Distances routi res , page ? , Les Publications du Qu bec, 2005 ref ref name A540 cite web url http www1.mtq.gouv.qc.ca fr repertoire autoroute autoroute.asp title R pertoire des autoroutes du Qu bec language French publisher Transports Qu bec accessdate 2008 02 23 ref direction a North direction b South terminus a Image Qc138.svg 20px Quebec Route 138 Route 138 junction Image Quebec Autoroute 40.svg 20px Quebec Autoroute 40 Autoroute 40 terminus b Image Quebec Autoroute 73.svg 20px Quebec Autoroute 73 Autoroute 73 cities Quebec City established 1966 ref name A540 previous type A previous route 540 previous dab Vaudreuil Dorion next type A next route 573 For Autoroute 540 in the Montreal suburb of Vaudreuil Dorion, see Quebec Autoroute 540 Vaudreuil Dorion . Autoroute 540 is a short spur highway, connecting Quebec Route 138 Route 138 to Quebec Autoroute 73 Autoroute 73 and linking the Jean Lesage International Airport with the Pierre Laporte Bridge . It is also known as Autoroute Duplessis , honouring former Premier of Quebec Premier Maurice Duplessis . Exits are numbered from North to South, unlike other Autoroutes which have their exits numbered from South to North. References reflist External links commonscat http www.mtq.gouv.qc.ca Transport Quebec website http www.inforoutiere.qc.ca fr carte routiere index.asp Transports Quebec Map fr icon http webfil 92.tripod.com autoroutes en id23.html A 540 at Quebec Autoroutes http www.exitlists.com exitlists lists autoroutes A540.html A 540 at Exitlists.com Quebec Autoroutes coord 46.7743 N 71.3261 W display title Category Quebec Autoroutes 40 5 Quebec City Category Streets in Quebec City Quebec road stub fr Autoroute 540 Qu bec ...   more details



  1. Quebec City Military Tattoo

    mergeto Quebec City International Festival of Military Bands date March 2012 File Tattoo 1 .jpg thumb right 200px Quebec City Military Tattoo The Quebec City Military Tattoo is an annual military tattoo that takes place in Quebec City , the Capital political capital of the Canada Canadian Provinces and territories of Canada province of Quebec . Part of the Quebec City International Festival of Military Bands FIMMQ , since 2005 the Quebec City Military Tattoo stages colourful and exotic performances, presenting a music show with choreographies and multi media effects. This event gathers all countries that are participating at the FIMMQ. Military musicians present a stunning gathering of drums and pipes and the musical mass performances which can count 1200 musicians. In 2008, for the 400th anniversary of Quebec City, 25 formations took part in the show. The first show to be held in Quebec City was in 1967 for the 100th anniversary of Confederation of Canada Canadian confederation . It had been organised by the Canadian Forces Land Force Command Canadian Army . External links http www.fimmq.com site home.html Quebec City Internation Festival of Military Bands Official WebSite http www.fimmq.com site tattoo show.html Quebec City Military Tattoo Official WebSite See also Band Branch Canadian Forces Canadian military bands Portal Canadian Armed Forces References Reflist CWO Ret d Jack Kopstein CD When the Band Begins to Play A History of Military Music in Canada 1992 . CWO Ret d Jack Kopstein CD & Ian Pearson The Heritage of Military Music in Canada St. Catharines, Ont. Vanwell Pub., 2002 CWO Ret d Jack Kopstein CD & Ian Pearson The History of the Marches in Canada Regimental Branch Corps Hignell Printing Ltd, 1994 . Category Entertainment in Canada Category Music festivals in Quebec City Category Military tattoos Commons ...   more details



  1. Stade Municipal (Quebec City)

    Expand French Stade Municipal Quebec City date April 2011 Unreferenced date December 2009 Coord 46 49 7 N 71 14 0.59 W display title Infobox stadium stadium name Stade Municipal nickname Parc Victoria image Image Stade Municipal.JPG 300px Panoramic of Stade Municipal fullname location Quebec City , Quebec QC coordinates broke ground built owner opened 1938 renovated 1999 operator City of Quebec surface Grass former names tenants Quebec Capitales Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball Can Am League 1999 present br Quebec Metros Eastern League baseball Eastern League 1976 1977 br Qu bec Carnavals Eastern League baseball Eastern League 1971 1975 seating capacity Baseball 4,800 dimensions Stade Municipal is a stadium in Quebec City , Quebec . It is primarily used for baseball , and is the home field of the Quebec Capitales Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball minor league baseball team. It originally opened in 1938. It holds 4,800 people and is located in the Victoria Park near the Nouveau St Roch area of Qu bec downtown. s start collapsible header s sta et succession box title Host of the Northern League baseball, 1993 2010 All star game NoL All Star Game br Stade Municipal years 2002 before CanWest Global Park after Haymarket Park end Quebec Capitales Can Am League Stadiums Category Sports venues in Quebec City Category Minor league baseball venues Category Baseball venues in Canada Category Baseball in Quebec Quebec struct stub Canada sports venue stub de Stade Municipal Qu bec fr Stade municipal de Qu bec ...   more details



  1. Flag of Quebec City

    Refimprove date December 2009 Infobox flag Name Quebec City Article Image Flag of Quebec City.svg Nickname Use Symbol Proportion Adoption 12 January 1987 Design Flag terminology Border crenelated Designer Type Municipal File Drapeau de la ville de Qu bec.jpg thumb The flag of Quebec City shown in use The flag of Quebec City was officially adopted January 12, 1987. The flag depicts a golden yellow ship on a deep blue field surrounded by a crenelated white border representing its unique Old Quebec city walls . The border also signifies the fortified city its founder came from, Brouage in Saintonge, France. The ship is Samuel de Champlain s ship, the Don de Dieu ship Don de Dieu , and reminds us of the city s founder. The outward sails symbolizes the bravery and strength of the population. The ship also signifies the city as being a major seaport in North America. The heraldic colours used have the following meaning Yellow or represents strength, justice, consistency, wealth, faith and luster. White argent stands for purity, truth, charity, humility and victory. Blue azure means loyalty, clarity, sovereignty, majesty, good reputation, knowledge and serenity. Blue is also predominant in the city s coat of arms to emphasize its foundation by the French. ref http www.ville.quebec.qc.ca en apropos portrait symbole identitaire.aspx Ville de Quebec Symbols of Indentity , Quebec City website, retrieved December 2, 2011 ref Notes Reflist CanadaFlags DEFAULTSORT Quebec City, Flag of Category Canadian city flags Category Quebec City Flag canada flag stub Quebec stub fr Drapeau de Qu bec pl Flaga miasta Qu bec ...   more details



  1. Quebec City Marathon

    Infobox athletics race bgcolour lightskyblue image Quebec city.jpg imagesize 250px caption The Qu bec City Marathon runs along both the northern and southern shores of the St. Lawrence River date August location between L vis, Quebec L vis and Quebec City , Quebec , Canada . type road distance Marathon beneficiary homepage http www.couriraquebec.com Quebec City Marathon lang fr Marathon des Deux Rives, or Marathon of the two river banks is an annual point to point marathon between L vis, Quebec L vis and Quebec City , Quebec , Canada . It is held in August every year since 1998. Along with the full marathon, a half marathon, a 10  km, a 5  km and children s events are arranged as well. The course distinguishes itself from other races in that kilometer markers are posted in reverse order, indicating the remaining distance to the finish line. Among other things, this allows all events to start at the same time and on the same course, from the appropriate distance away from the finish line. Course records Men class wikitable 2001 Joseph Maina colspan 2 flagicon Kenya Kenya 2 23 06 Women class wikitable 2005 Veronique Vandersmissen colspan 2 flagicon Canada Canada 2 39 02 External links http www.couriraquebec.com Official site Category Marathons in Canada Category Sports festivals in Canada Category Recurring sporting events established in 1998 marathon stub ...   more details



  1. Coat of arms of Quebec City

    in Canada Category Canadian municipal coats of arms Quebec City Category Quebec City fr Armoiries ...   more details



  1. History of Quebec City

    Quebec City is one of the oldest European settlements in North America. French Regime Quebec City was founded ... the geographical characteristics of the St. Lawrence River in the area around Quebec City. When ... articles quebec city. ref This early fort became the first trading post in New France which exists today as a historical site in Old Quebec. Quebec City s maritime position ... place of Chateau Frontenac near the Citadel of Quebec City and the Esplanade in the Upper Town. ref Ibid. ref Quebec City s 400th anniversary was celebrated in 2008 and it is the oldest city in North America that has a French speaking community. ref Canada. Statistics Canada. City of Quebec ... Habitation de Quebec.jpg thumb left Champlain s Habitation c. 1608 File Plan of Quebec City by Jean Bourdon, 1640.png thumb An early plan of Quebec City, from 1640 by Jean Bourdon After the settlement ...?&id nbr 172 ref The population of Quebec City arrived at 100 in 1627, less than a dozen of whom were ... a city based on the framework of a traditional French ville ref Remi Chenier, Quebec ... the 17th century city was a reflection of its society. ref Chenier, 18. ref Quebec remained an outpost ... and other indentured servants and slaves. ref Marc Vallieres, Quebec City, A Brief History , Quebec ... Louis started under the orders of Samuel de Champlain . It was completed in 1626. ref Quebec City ... under English order took control of Quebec City until the French drove them out in 1632 during ... later, in 1665, Lieuitenant General de Tracy arrived at Quebec City with four companies of regular ... on New France, page 111 ref In 1690, Admiral Phips fleet failed to capture Quebec City during King ..., during Queen Anne s War , Admiral Walker s fleet failed to siege Quebec City due to a navigational ... queen annes war.htm ref During the Seven years War , in 1759, the British besieged Quebec City for three ... at http www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com articles seven years war ref The State Quebec City served as the hub ...   more details



  1. Name of Quebec City

    See also History of Quebec City The proper name of Quebec City is Qu bec with an acute accent , in both official languages of Canada English language English and French language French . This name is used by both the Government of Canada federal and Government of Quebec provincial governments . The acute accent differentiates between the official English name of the city, Qu bec, and the constitutional English name of the province, Quebec . In unofficial English texts, it is not uncommon for the accent to be dropped and for Qu bec to be informally referred to as Quebec City . In French, names of geographical regions such as provinces and countries are typically preceded by articles whereas city names are not unless it is part of the name, such as La Malbaie . As a result, the province is called le Qu bec in Quebec au Qu bec , from Quebec or of Quebec du Qu bec while the city remains simply Qu bec in Qu bec City Qu bec , from of Qu bec City de Qu bec . Where context requires further differentiation ... Category History of Quebec City Category Names of places in Canada ar ... of the toponym Montr al, Qu bec , but is the incorporated name of the city. In the English section of Ville de Qu bec s official website, the city is variously referred to as Qu bec and Qu bec City with an accent whereas the corporate body is referred to as City of Qu bec . Residents of Qu bec ... Qu b cois e meaning an inhabitant of the province, the term Qu b cois e de Qu bec for residents of the city is sometimes used. In English, the terms Quebecer or Quebecker and Quebec Qu b cois e are common. Also, Quebec City is sometimes referred to as la capitale nationale the national capital . The government officially named it this way under the Union Nationale Quebec Union Nationale party. The provincial administrative region where the city is situated bears the name Capitale Nationale capitalized ... to Quebec as a nation within the country of Canada , and has no indication of sovereignty ref ...   more details



  1. Quebec Autoroute 440 (Quebec City)

    type A next route 520 For Autoroute 440 in Laval, see Quebec Autoroute 440 Laval . Autoroute 440 or A 440 is a superhighway located in Quebec City . It includes two separate segments, respectively named ... Avenue Honor Mercier in Quebec City and ends near the Montmorency Falls in Beauport, Quebec Beauport ... General of Canada and had significant ties to Quebec City . Exit list class wikitable Exit number ... 175 name1 Grande All e road Boulevard Ren L vesque Quebec City Boulevard Ren L vesque Westbound exit and eastbound entrance 22 Boulevard des Capucins, Boulevard Champlain Route 136 Quebec Route 136 ... Category Quebec Autoroutes 40 4 Quebec City Category Streets in Quebec City fr Autoroute 440 Qu bec ... a Image Quebec Autoroute 40.svg 15px Quebec Autoroute 40 A 40 & Image Quebec Autoroute 73.svg 15px Quebec Autoroute 73 A 73 in Quebec City, Quebec Quebec City Sainte Foy junction Image Quebec Autoroute 740.svg 15px Quebec Autoroute 740 A 740 in Quebec City direction b East terminus b Image Quebec Autoroute 40.svg 15px A 40 in Beauport cities Sainte Foy, Quebec Sainte Foy , Quebec City , Beauport, Quebec Beauport established 1962 ref name A440 cite web url http www1.mtq.gouv.qc.ca fr repertoire ... a single continuous highway via a tunnel under the city centre ghost ramps still exist at the eastern ... segment is convert 4.5 km mi 1 abbr on long. It begins at the junction of Quebec Autoroute 73 A 73 and Quebec Autoroute 40 A 40 and ends at Saint Sacrement Avenue. Originally built as a two lane freeway in 1962, it was twinned in 1967. The roadway continues as Boulevard Charest into downtown Quebec ... at Quebec Route 175 Route 175 Corner of Avenue Dufferin and C te d Abraham and ends at the junction with Quebec Autoroute 40 A 40 in Beauport, Quebec Beauport . The portion from Route 175 to Boulevard ... Fran ois de Laval Beauport, Quebec Beauport At grade 27 Boulevard des Chutes, Rue du Man ge 29 jct state ... links commonscat http webfil 92.tripod.com autoroutes en id21.html A 440 at Quebec Autoroutes http ...   more details




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