16 seasons. The franchise began NHL play in 1979 and spent 16 seasons in Quebec City. Before the Colorado Avalanche arrived in the Mile High City, the team was the Nordiques and was home north of the border in Quebec City, Quebec. Why did Quebec lose its NHL team? The league’s Canadian teams found it […]
Category: Quebec
What Is The Quebec Patriot Flag?
The Patriote flag (also known as le Tricolore canadien) was used by the Tricolore in Lower Canada (present-day Quebec) between 1832 and 1838. What is the patriot flag? The Patriot Flag Project has evolved into a national project of patriotism. It is a testimate to what happened on 9/11/2001 and how we responded as a […]
How Old Is The Oldest Church In Quebec?
Notre-Dame-des-Victoires is a small Roman Catholic stone church on Place Royale in the lower town of Old Quebec City. Construction was started in 1687 on the site of Champlain’s habitation and was completed in 1723. The church is one of the oldest in North America. Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church. Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Designated 1929 What is the oldest church […]
How Does Quebec Skilled Worker Program Work?
Prospective immigrants who apply to the Skilled Worker Quebec Program are evaluated according to a selection grid of factors, and applicants who score enough points are given a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) which they can then use to apply for Canadian permanent residency. How long does Quebec skilled worker program take? Processing times Most applications […]
Can A Nurse From Quebec Work In Usa?
If you’re a nurse in Canada, you can migrate and work as a nurse in clinics, schools, or homes in the US. You however need a reliable nurse staffing agency to guide you through process of applying for United States’ nursing jobs. How do I transfer my Canadian RN license to USA? How Do I […]
When Did The Nordiques Leave Quebec City?
1994-95. The Nordiques left Quebec City after the 1994-95 NHL season, relocating to Denver to become the Colorado Avalanche, which won the Stanley Cup in the new team’s first season. When did the Quebec Nordiques leave Quebec? Charlie Lyons and the COMSAT company purchased the Nordiques in the summer of 1995 and moved the team […]
Do French Quebecers Celebrate Thanksgiving?
Quebec observes Thanksgiving Day as a statutory holiday however the French-speaking population are not very keen in commemorating the event. For them, Thanksgiving is just an ordinary holiday like the Labour Day. Do Quebec people celebrate Thanksgiving? Monday, October 10th is Thanksgiving. It’s one of eight public holidays in Quebec. Do French people celebrate Thanksgiving? […]
How Does Quebec Celebrate Their National Holiday?
Observed on June 24, the holiday marks the summer solstice and honours the patron saint of French Canadians—Jean Baptiste, or John the Baptist. Québécois begin their celebration of the occasion the night before, with bonfires, dancing, and the singing of traditional folk songs. How is Quebec day celebrated? History of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day The holiday festivities […]
What Was The Quebec Act And Why Did It Upset The Colonists?
The Quebec Act set a precedent for British absolute rule in North America—exactly what Americans feared most. The colonists quickly recognized intensified British rule in Canada and deeply feared that it would spread to the American colonies. What was the Quebec Act and what did it do? A few years later Parliament passed the Quebec […]
How Many Stanley Cups Has Quebec Won?
Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques Nordiques de Québec Home arena Colisée de Québec City Quebec City, Quebec Colours Blue, red, white Stanley Cups 0 Did Quebec ever win a Stanley Cup? While in Quebec, the Quebec Nordiques have never won a Stanley Cup Finals. The closest they came to winning a championship was in 1982 and […]