[143] All of them descend from the same French of New France[144] but have appeared due to prolonged isolation from other francophones. Approximately half of residents live in the Greater Montreal Area. Quebec's economy is diversified and post-industrial. [176] This industry accounted for 3.1% of Quebec's GDP. Further south lie the subarctic taiga of the Eastern Canadian Shield taiga ecoregion and the boreal forest of the Central Canadian Shield forests, where spruce, fir, and poplar trees provide raw materials for Quebec's pulp and paper and lumber industries. In 1977, the Quebec Parliament declared June 24 to be Quebec's National Holiday. Well-known English-language writers from Quebec include Leonard Cohen, Mordecai Richler, and Neil Bissoondath. Quebec stands out particularly in the mining sector, ranking among the top ten areas to do business in mining. Because of its climate (average annual temperature of 7 °C (45 °F)), it is in this area that one finds the greatest diversity of species, including more than 1600 vascular plants and 440 vertebrates. [94], Although the Quebec Act was unrelated to the events in Boston of 1773, and was not regarded as one of the Coercive Acts, the timing of its passage led British colonists to the south to believe that it was part of the program to punish them. Quebec's cuisine has also been influenced by learning from First Nation, by English cuisine and by American cuisine. Furthermore, Quebec is a free and democratic society that abides by the rule of law. [175] This industry employs 68,000 people in several regions of Quebec. [72] The Inuit continue to fish and hunt whale and seal in the harsh Arctic climate along the coasts of Hudson and Ungava Bay. Since the 1970s, languages other than French on commercial signs have been permitted only if French is given marked prominence. [40] Its landscape is low-lying and flat, except for isolated igneous outcrops near Montreal called the Monteregian Hills, formerly covered by the waters of Lake Champlain. Quebec, French Québec, eastern province of Canada. Well, it would have been if the Québécois hadn’t gone and given another meaning to it! [20] French explorer Samuel de Champlain chose the name Québec in 1608 for the colonial outpost he would use as the administrative seat for the French colony of New France. [34] It has 3% of the world's renewable fresh water, whereas it has only 0.1% of its population. (212) 419-8286. hadley.ward@statista.com. Schüler können zwischen öffentlichen und … From folk music to hip-hop, music has always played an important role in Quebercers culture. This is a lower percentage than that of British Columbia, Ontario, Alberta, and Manitoba but higher than that of the other five provinces. On this day, the song "Gens du pays" by Gilles Vigneault is often heard and commonly regarded as Quebec's unofficial anthem. by Armand Vaillancourt in San Francisco. Just as important a factor, my friend does not have the best command of English (which prevents him from effectively being able to communicate with the locals in Prince Edward County). The average land wildlife includes the cougar, the coyote, the eastern wolf, the bobcat, the Arctic fox, the fox, etc. Currently, the song Gens du pays is by far preferred by many Quebecers to be the national anthem of Quebec. In general, the climate of Quebec is cold and humid. Anglophones ranked higher on Conservatism (thus they would be less likely to “rock the boat”). Although Quebec is home to only 24% of the population of Canada, the number of international adoptions in Quebec is the highest of all provinces of Canada. Time zones in Quebec, including time zone names for standard time and Daylight Saving Time (DST) in 2021. It supports creation, innovation, production, and international exhibits for all cultural fields of Quebec. Quebec is the biggest maple syrup producer on the planet. [156] In June 2017 S&P rated Quebec as an AA- credit risk, surpassing Ontario for the first time. Samuel de Champlain was part of a 1603 expedition from France that travelled into the St. Lawrence River. At the time of first European contact and later colonization, Algonquian, Iroquois and Inuit nations controlled what is now Quebec. I know far more Québec Francophones would  not consider personality differences to be so large that it would be disruptive to their lifestyles. Allen Schulen in Kanada ist gemeinsam, dass es sich um Ganztagsschulen und Einheitsschulen handelt. [172] It employs about 50,000 people[173] in 158 companies. [218] The Quartier Latin (English: Latin Quarter) of Montreal, and Vieux-Québec (English: Old Quebec) in Quebec City, are two hubs of activity for today's artists. Other Anglophones from elsewhere in Canada may also have the same difficulties in adjusting to Prince Edward County (I know several people Anglophone from Toronto who say they too would not be happy living in a rural setting like Prince Edward County). British reinforcements came up the St. Lawrence in May 1776, and the Battle of Trois-Rivières turned into a disaster for the Americans. [96] Although some help was given to the Americans by the locals, Governor Carleton punished American sympathizers, and public support of the American cause came to an end. Anglophone colleagues would be less apt to advocate for change in the workplace or voice their views at work with superiors. Quebec is remarkable for the natural resources of its vast territory. From his experience in Prince Edward Country, he feels the personality differences between Canadian Anglophones and Francophones are to such an extent that he no longer feels comfortable living in small-town Ontario. Bridging the Two Solitudes through everything —————————————————– There's little else like it on the web! I know people there, and I have also been tracing a branch of my own roots in the region back to the 1700s). [145], In 2011, 599,230 people (7.7 percent of the population) people in Quebec declared English to be their mother tongue, and 767,415 (9.8 percent) used it most often as their home language[141] The English-speaking community or Anglophones are entitled to services in English in the areas of justice, health, and education;[146] services in English are offered in municipalities in which more than half the residents have English as their mother tongue. The Quebec Act of 1774 expanded the territory of the province to include the Great Lakes and the Ohio River Valley and south of Rupert's Land, more or less restoring the borders previously existing under French rule before the Conquest of 1760. [157], Quebec's economy has undergone tremendous changes over the last decade. Quebec also has its own cuisine. Land speculators and settlers objected to the transfer of western lands previously claimed by the colonies to a non-representative government. [35] More than half a million lakes,[33] including 30 with an area greater than 250 square kilometres (97 sq mi), and 4,500 rivers[33] pour their torrents into the Atlantic Ocean, through the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the Arctic Ocean, by James, Hudson, and Ungava bays. The tundra vegetation survives an average annual temperature of −8 °C (18 °F). This contrasts with Francophone friends’ openness to societal or lifestyle change. More than 95% of Quebec's territory lies within the Canadian Shield. At the request of Premier Robert Bourassa, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau invoked the War Measures Act. This calculation uses our Cost of Living Plus Rent Index to compare cost of living. Quebec's economy has traditionally been fuelled by abundant natural resources, a well-developed infrastructure, and average productivity. This contrasts with its fertility rates before 1960, which were among the highest of any industrialized society. Quebec was the last province to abolish its legislative council. The fleur-de-lis, the ancient symbol of the French monarchy, first arrived on the shores of the Gaspésie in 1534 with Jacques Cartier on his first voyage. Given the geology of the province and its different climates, there is an established number of large areas of vegetation in Quebec. [201][202][203] The Mont Mégantic Observatory was recently equipped with this camera. Auf Tripadvisor finden Sie alles für Québec (Stadt), Quebec: 300.347 unabhängige Bewertungen von Hotels, Restaurants und Sehenswürdigkeiten sowie authentische Reisefotos. Quebec has an advanced, market-based, and open economy. [42] It is generally a quite flat and exposed mountainous terrain interspersed with higher points such as the Laurentian Mountains in southern Quebec, the Otish Mountains in central Quebec and the Torngat Mountains near Ungava Bay. [103], In the 1860s, the delegates from the colonies of British North America (Canada, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland) met in a series of conferences to discuss self-governing status for a new confederation. [112] Polls showed that the overwhelming majority of English and immigrant Quebecers voted against, and that French Quebecers were almost equally divided, with older voters less in favour and younger voters more in favour. [54] March 1971, however, saw the "Century's Snowstorm" with more than 40 centimetres (16 in) in Montreal to 80 centimetres (31 in) in Mont Apica of snow within 24 hours in many regions of southern Quebec. In these latter cases, they “chose” to move there for reasons offered by these regions, they founded business or integrated within the communities based on mutual interests, and they fit their lifestyles. It is also the main, and in some circumstances only, source of manufacturing activity in more than 250 municipalities in the province. This is not the first time that I have seen people on either side of the linguistic divide (Francophone or Anglophone) confuse specific “local conditions” with a macro-cultural or personality divide (ie: the incorrect assumption that if this village is like this, then all of Canada and all Anglophones must be like this… or if these three people were rude to me or could not relate to what is being discussed, then all Francophones and all of Québec must be like this). Quebec also produces a great number of high-quality wines including ice wine and ice cider. While even a non-French could correctly make this assumption, most would only have a vague idea on the level of difference between the two. In 2008, electricity ranked as the main form of energy used in Quebec (41.6%), followed by oil (38.2%) and natural gas (10.7%). [100] They made a Declaration of Rights with equality for all citizens without discrimination and a Declaration of Independence of Lower Canada in 1838. The northern regions of Quebec have an arctic climate (Köppen ET), with very cold winters and short, much cooler summers. [224] Quebec traditional music is currently provided by various contemporary groups seen mostly during Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations, Quebec National Holiday and many local festivals. In 1534, Breton explorer Jacques Cartier planted a cross in the Gaspé Peninsula and claimed the land in the name of King Francis I. On June 27, 1775, General George Washington and his Continental Army invaded Canada in an attempt to conquer Quebec. The proclamation restricted the province to an area along the banks of the Saint Lawrence River. The Appalachians are actually a huge chain that extends from Alabama to Newfoundland. [89] In 1754, George Washington launched a surprise attack on a group of Canadian soldiers sleeping in the early morning hours. As of 2016, it had a population of 531,902, with 800,296 concentrated in its metropolitan center. (free Quebec!) [163], Quebec is also a major player in several leading-edge industries including aerospace, information technologies and software and multimedia. About 60 000 people currently working in computer software development. Commission politique et constitutionnelle (1967). [27] Each became one of the first four provinces. Quebec is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada. 94,436 posts. [58], Inland waters are populated by small to large fresh water fish, such as the largemouth bass, the American pickerel, the walleye, the Acipenser oxyrinchus, the muskellunge, the Atlantic cod, the Arctic char, the brook trout, the Microgadus tomcod (tomcod), the Atlantic salmon, the rainbow trout, etc.[59]. [101] Their actions resulted in rebellions in both Lower and Upper Canada. Lawrence Marine Park until the Île d'Orléans (French for Orleans Island), such as the blue whale, the beluga, the minke whale and the harp seal (earless seal). Several circus troupes were created in recent decades, the most important being without any doubt the Cirque du Soleil. I therefore tend to think that he has encountered a clash of personal-interests, in addition to a very “localized” cultural clash with the residents of Prince Edward County. Among the theatre troupes are the Compagnie Jean-Duceppe, the Théâtre La Rubrique at the Pierrette-Gaudreault venue of the Institut of arts in Saguenay, the Théâtre Le Grenier, etc. From La Bolduc in the 1920s–1930s to the contemporary artists, the music in Quebec has announced multiple songwriters and performers, pop singers and crooners, music groups and many more. The question of sovereignty-association was placed before the voters in the 1980 Quebec referendum. By virtue of its transient nature, this area contains a diversity of habitats resulting in large numbers of plant (1000) and vertebrates (350) species, despite relatively cool temperatures. VIA Rail service can take you in first-class comfort between Toronto and Montreal, then from Montreal to Quebec City. The festivities occur on June 23 and 24 and are celebrated all over Quebec. And in terms of beautiful natural scenery, Vancouver has it over the two Quebec cities. The French language subsequently regained legal status in the Legislature. Authorities in New France became more aggressive in their efforts to expel British traders and colonists from the Ohio Valley. [229] Several movie theatres across Quebec ensure the dissemination of Quebec cinema. By 1758 at the Battle of Carillon, the Flag of Carillon would become the basis of Quebec's desire to have its own flag. It was, finally, incorporated into the Confederation of Canada in 1867. [185] The spending on research and development reached some 7.824 billion dollars in 2007, roughly the equivalent of 2.63% of Quebec's GDP. Lévesque and his party had run in the 1970 and 1973 Quebec elections under a platform of separating Quebec from the rest of Canada. [243] Several organizations ensure that same mission, both in the social and cultural traditions in the countryside and heritage buildings, including the Commission des biens culturels du Québec, the Quebec Heritage Fondation, the Conservation Centre of Quebec, the Centre for development of living heritage, the Quebec Council of living heri tage, the Quebec Association of heritage interpretation, etc. Quebec bases its selection on a grid of factors for which points are awarded, namely education, work experience, language knowledge, age, children, spouse’s characteristics and financial autonomy. [43] The climate of the province is largely determined by its latitude, maritime and elevation influences. [194][195][196], The province is one of the world leaders in the field of space science and contributed to important discoveries in this field. I firmly believe that had he chosen to go there for its laid-back lifestyle, had he chosen to go there for its gastronomic character or its outdoor activities. [163] Science and technology are key factors in the economic position of Quebec. The swelling numbers of English encouraged them to make greater demands for recognition with the colonial government. [71] St. Lawrence Iroquoians, a branch of the Iroquois, lived more settled lives, growing corn, beans and squash in the fertile soils of the St. Lawrence Valley. [244], As of December 2011, there are 190 National Historic Sites of Canada in Quebec. Québec athletes have performed well at the Winter Olympics over recent years. Life in the cafés and "terrasses" (outdoor restaurant terraces) reveals a Latin influence in Quebec's culture, with the théâtre Saint-Denis in Montréal and the Capitole de Québec theatre in Quebec City being among the principal attractions. It extends northeastward from the southwestern portion of the province along the shores of the Saint Lawrence River to the Quebec City region, limited to the North by the Laurentian Mountains and to the South by the Appalachians. The Ballets Jazz de Montreal, the Grands Ballets and La La La Human Steps are three important professional troupes of contemporary dance. Sea and semi-aquatic birds seen in Quebec are mostly the Canada goose, the double-crested cormorant, the northern gannet, the European herring gull, the great blue heron, the sandhill crane, the Atlantic puffin and the common loon. [205] William Osler, Wilder Penfield, Donald Hebb, Brenda Milner, and others made significant discoveries in medicine, neuroscience and psychology while working at McGill University in Montreal. Try our corporate solution for free! Prince Edward County is Ontario’s second largest wine-growing region (after the Niagara Region), dotted with wine-estates, artisan works, fine-food gourmet shops, restored B&Bs in period housing, and hobby farms — a very laid-back lifestyle. [104], As a result of those deliberations, in 1867 the Parliament of the United Kingdom passed the British North America Acts, providing for the Confederation of most of these provinces. They are not subject to any arrangement. The Association québécoise de l'industrie du disque, du spectacle et de la vidéo (ADISQ) was created in 1978 to promote the music industry in Quebec. [111] In the 1976 election campaign, he softened his message by promising a referendum (plebiscite) on sovereignty-association rather than outright separation, by which Quebec would have independence in most government functions but share some other ones, such as a common currency, with Canada. The island of Montreal houses most of the allophone and anglophone population. If Quebec does become its own country, would it be a good or bad thing? When I try to relate the above back to my friend’s unique situation in Ontario’s Loyalist regions (Prince Edward County), I tend to think the reasons for my friend’s uncomfortable adjustment tend to be more situation-specific than inherent. Traditional dishes are also the star of "Le temps des fêtes", a period which covers the winter holidays. In 2002, several nearby towns were annexed to accommodate growth. [185] Quebec is ranked, as of March 2011, 13th in the world in terms of investment in research and development. It simply means that it wouldn’t suit my current situation to move there at this point in my life. This statistic shows the number of deaths in Quebec, Canada from 2001 to 2020. [98], In ten years, Quebec had undergone a dramatic change. I disagree with this in that I believe the Canadian Rockies are the place to be for scenery, ... however the OP is not asking about the Rockies, he is asking about Vancouver vs. Montreal/Quebec City. Québécois political culture mostly differs on a federalist-vs-nationalist continuum instead of a left-vs-right continuum. The first cheese-making school in North America was established in Saint-Denis-de-Kamouraska in 1893. It is an argument that I have heard more from Québec Francophones than I have from Canadian Anglophones. Quebec English encompasses the English dialects (both native and non-native) of the predominantly French-speaking Canadian province of Quebec. In Quebec, about 42.6 percent of the population (3,328,725 people) report knowing both languages; this is the highest proportion of bilinguals of any Canadian province. [21] The province is sometimes referred to as "La belle province" ("The beautiful province"). The other provinces then joined Confederation, one after the other: Manitoba and the Northwest Territories in 1870, British Columbia in 1871, Prince Edward Island in 1873, Yukon in 1898, Alberta and Saskatchewan in 1905, Newfoundland in 1949 and finally Nunavut in 1999.[105]. That is a loaded question if I have ever heard one. Northeast of Quebec City, the river broadens into the world's largest estuary, the feeding site of numerous species of whales, fish, and seabirds. Quote: Originally Posted by jovan66102 While I won't go as far as Wheeler to say that America is evil, I must agree that this is a payback for Kosovo. [92] The British Royal Proclamation of 1763 renamed Canada (part of New France) as the Province of Quebec. Basically, this approach was designed with the intent of keeping French and English as far apart as possible. About 6,000 volunteers from Quebec participated on the European front. More than a million lakes and rivers cover Quebec, occupying 21% of the total area of its territory. [11][12], Quebec is bordered to the west by Ontario, James Bay and Hudson Bay; to the north by Hudson Strait and Ungava Bay; to the east by the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and Newfoundland and Labrador; and to the south by New Brunswick, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York. Although the area is inhabited principally by the Cree, Naskapi, and Innu First Nations, thousands of temporary workers reside at Radisson to service the massive James Bay Hydroelectric Project on the La Grande and Eastmain rivers. The Province of Quebec was founded in the Royal Proclamation of 1763 after the Treaty of Paris formally transferred the French colony of Canada[22] to Britain after the Seven Years' War. [24] After the Constitutional Act of 1791, the territory was divided between Lower Canada (present-day Quebec) and Upper Canada (present-day Ontario), with each being granted an elected legislative assembly. Posts tagged 'differences between Québec and Canada', showiness; more apt to advocate preservation of existing conditions or institutions), my friend does not have the best command of English, Is there a “personality difference” between Francophones and Anglophones? Even if you make a linguistic blunder, the Québécois will only love you all the more f… [102] Following Durham's report,[102] the British government merged the two colonial provinces into one Province of Canada in 1840 with the Act of Union. With the exception of the small islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, located off the coast of Newfoundland, France ceded its North American possessions to Great Britain through the Treaty of Paris (1763) in favour of gaining the island of Guadeloupe for its then-lucrative sugar cane industry. Algonquians organized into seven political entities lived nomadic lives based on hunting, gathering, and fishing in the rugged terrain of the Canadian Shield (James Bay Cree, Innu, Algonquins) and Appalachian Mountains (Mi'kmaq, Abenaki). Even more unfortunate, I caught my friend telling other Québecois out of frustration, based on his Prince Edward County experiences, how Anglophone Canadians and Québec Francohpones are two completely different worlds and completely incompatible.
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