The French-speaking Quebec province stands second in terms of population and is the most wonderful among the 13 provinces defining Canada. It is also being referred as the ‘La belle province’ what means ‘The beautiful province’. While the main Quebec City lies on the banks of Saint Lawrence River, the province has more than half a million lakes out of which 30 has the area more than 250 square kilometres. Around 45oo rivers from these lakes find their way to the Atlantic Ocean. They eventually nourish its lands and withhold a divine beauty what no other province possesses. (Search Cheap Flights in Canada)
Quebec is a wonderful tourist destination and offers a wide range of activities for the adventure and fun seekers. From the highest point on the mainland Canada ‘Mount Caubvick’ to the beautiful lakes, marvellous French architecture, it has all to lure the tourists to come and fall in love with it.

The beautiful architecture of Quebec

Old Quebec

Old Quebec City, Canada

Old Quebec is one of the oldest French establishment when ‘Samuel De Champlain’ discovers it in the 16^th century and set it as his administrative centre cause of its strategically high position. The Old Quebec consists of Upper and Lower town is recognized as a World Heritage site nowadays.

Château Frontenac

Chateau Frontenac, Quebec

Chateau Frontenac, the Canadian grand Railway Hotel is registered as a National Historic Site of Canada and is one of the most photographed hotels in the world. It lies on an elevation of 54 meters and has always amazed the visitors with its unique position and architecture.

La Citadelle

La Citadelle, Quebec

Located in Cap Diamant, the Citadelle of Quebec is the military establishment and is the official residence of the Canadian Monarch and Governor General of Canada. This is one of the oldest military buildings in Canada and was originally constructed as a process of fortification of Canadian lands.

Apart from these historic landmarks, the Quebec province is home to the numerous museums and Basilicas. The Montreal city has the highest population in the province and the Quebec is gradually transforming from French-speaking nation to one what is more diverse, welcoming to people from all around the world and possess an awestruck natural beauty that is nowhere else to be seen.

Besides its unique architecture, this substantial land area includes three major geographic landforms — the St. Lawrence Lowlands, the Appalachian Highlands and the Canadian Shield.

The Mountain Ranges

Laurentian Mountains

Laurentian Mountain Range, Quebec

The Laurentian Mountain range is one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world located in Southern Quebec, north of the St. Lawrence River and east of the Ottawa River and its highest point is 1,166 meters at Mont Raoul Blanchard.

The magnificent scenery of the Laurentian Mountains makes it a perfect spot for many outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, kayaking and swimming.

Appalachian Mountains

The Appalachians are one of the oldest mountains on Earth first formed 480 million years

ago.  The Appalachians are a chain of mountains in eastern North America. Mount Mitchell, with a height of 6,684 ft. is the tallest mountain in the Appalachian range. Another peak is Mount Washington in New Hampshire. This mountain is 1,916 meters (6,288 feet) above sea level and known for having extreme weather conditions.

The Appalachian Mountains are known for hiking. Rivers, lakes, and state parks provide lots of recreational activities. Overall the Appalachian Mountains are a perfect place for a relaxing vacation.

 Chic-Choc Mountains

The Chic-Choc Mountains is a mountain range in the central region of the Gaspe Peninsula in Quebec, Canada. With a height of 4,160 ft, Mont Jacques-Cartier is the tallest mountain in the Chic-Choc Mountain range.  Chic-Choc is an incredible destination for backcountry skiing and hiking in the Gaspesie.

Apart from Skiing, if you love river kayaking, Canyoneering, mountain biking and fishing than this is the place for you.
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