Category: Quebec

Quebec is the country’s top producer of dairy products, hydropower, pharmaceuticals, and video games. These are sectors less vulnerable to recessions than most. Knowledge economy. A large portion Quebec’s population, more than 1.1 million Quebecers, work in science and technology. What does Quebec contribute to the Canadian economy? The economy of Quebec represents 19.65% of […]

Québec is one of the rare producers of niobium, titanium dioxide, cobalt and platinum in the world. The province is also Canada’s biggest producer of iron concentrate and zinc and its second-largest producer of gold. Does Quebec have minerals? Québec’s soils hide a variety of minerals for the future, such as copper, graphite, niobium, zinc, […]

Parents and guardians who wish to homeschool their children must notify the Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec (MEQ) and their school board (EMSB). Please send a copy of your 2022-2023 Notice to Homeschool to the EMSB Homeschooling Office. The address can be found in the blue box. Can you homeschool your kids in Quebec? However, […]

Every morning, the stands will be filled with fresh products grown right here in Québec. Seafood. Snow crab March to April Oyster September to January Scallops All year long Mussels All year long Northern shrimps January to October What seafood is Quebec known for? These include the Bas-Saint-Laurent region’s smoked fish, Gaspésie’s Northern shrimp, the […]

Quebec offers a large variety of fish, making it the ultimate fishing spot. Below is a list of the fish that you can expect to find across various locations in Quebec. There is a huge variety of fishing possibilities in Quebec, which is what makes it such a world-class destination for fishermen. Is Quebec good […]

Periods of intense black fly activity Holidaymakers should therefore avoid pitching their tents in these areas in June or even as early as May. Although the outbreak occurs in the spring, people travelling to areas with large rivers such as Trois-Rivières can be bothered by black flies until August and even September. How long does […]

The summer 2022 construction holidays will take place from July 24th to August 6th. During this time, the majority of construction sites throughout the province will be shut down and many others will choose to take their summer vacation. What are the dates for construction holiday in Quebec? Construction Holiday is celebrated on July 24, […]

The OQLF was created to enforce the everyday use of the French language in Quebec. The OQLF promoted the Quebec Charter of the French Language, and, prior to 1988, was responsible for enforcing a regulation whereby French was the only language authorized on outdoor commercial signage. What does the Quebec language police do? The Office […]

Here’s a breakdown of what’s open and what’s closed for the June 24 holiday: Government offices, shopping centres, SAQ outlets, banks, most supermarkets and municipal administration offices are closed. Many pharmacies, gas stations and restaurants remain open despite the holiday, though some may have reduced hours. Are grocery stores open on St-Jean-Baptiste 2022? Montreal’s Museum […]

A one-ride general ticket costs only CA$3 (about $2.40), or CA$3.50 (about $2.75) if you pay in cash. Discounted fares are available for children, teens, students and seniors. One-day passes, unlimited weekend passes and five-day passes (Monday through Friday) are also available. Is public transport free in Quebec? It is easy to get to by […]