Québec City Capitale-Nationale Region | Québec métiers d'avenir

DISCOVER QUÉBEC’S NATIONAL CAPITAL

The cradle of French civilization in North America, the Capitale-Nationale has one of the lowest unemployment rates in Canada. Recognized for its quality of life, green spaces and historic sites, the region offers a great environment to live, study, work and have fun.

THINGS TO DO AND SEE

The fortifications of Old Québec, a UNESCO world heritage site surrounding the renowned Château Frontenac, and the Battlefields Park: a historical site that gives visitors a chance to relive one of the most significant military events in the history of North America.

A rich, diverse cultural life with plenty of museums, theatres and performance and festival halls, including for the renowned Festival d’été de Québec which every summer attracts visitors and musicians from around the world.

Three major ski resorts less than one hour away with the highest vertical drops in Québec, including Mont-Sainte-Anne with its breathtaking view of the St. Lawrence River.

Valcartier Vacation Village, the largest recreation and tourism complex in eastern Canada and its Ice Hotel.

Montmorency Falls national park (Parc de la Chute-Montmorency) and its waterfalls over 80 metres, offering a spectacular view, whether from the cable car, panoramic stairs or the suspension bridge.

Jacques-Cartier national park (Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier), a paradise for lovers of the outdoors, and many other parks less than one hour from Québec City.

L’île d’Orléans, for a country getaway on a bucolic island with 1001 things to discover.

SERVICES AND RESOURCES

Public transit

Réseau de transport de la Capitale

Intercity transport

Nearby airports

Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)

Settlement and integration services

Guide: Living in Québec City and its Surroundings
Quebec First
Immigrant Québec (in French only)
Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion (Government of Québec)

FACTS AND FIGURES

Population : 737,000

Land area : 18,639 km²

Unemployment rate : 4.7% (2017)

Major cities and towns :

3rd safest city in the world in 2019

Home to 4 ski resorts and 3 national parks

Key industries :

Manufacturing industry
Food and health
Insurance and financial services
Environmental technologies
Recreational and business tourism

Capitale-Nationale (Québec City)