In honour of CANADA DAY I plan to post a daily image of Canada and a link to a random Canadian location we have visited.
Weekend in Montreal - 2018 random post
Quebec is Canada's largest province by area and the cultural heart of French North America. It boasts deep historical roots, unique geographical anomalies, and a distinct identity that sets it apart from the rest of the continent.
In Quebec, provincial law strictly forbids a woman from legally changing her last name to her husband's after marriage. The law was introduced as a progressive measure to promote gender equality. It ensures that a woman's legal identity is not automatically absorbed into her husband's upon marriage.
Geography & Nature
Colossal Size: It is roughly three times the size of France, covering over 1.5 million square kilometers.
Abundant Freshwater: The province holds about 3% of the world's renewable freshwater reserves and is dotted with more than a million lakes and rivers.
Ancient Landscapes: Just north of Montreal, the Laurentian Mountains are over 1 billion years old, making them one of the oldest geological formations on Earth.
Culture & History
A Walled City: Quebec City is North America’s only remaining fortified, walled city north of Mexico. Its historic district is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
French Focus: It is the only Canadian province where French is the sole official language, with over 80% of residents speaking it as their native tongue.
Sweet Global Dominance: Quebec is the maple syrup capital of the world, producing roughly 70% of the global supply.
Inventing Poutine: The world-famous comfort food of French fries, cheese curds, and brown gravy was invented in rural Quebec in the late 1950s.
An Underground Metropolis: Montreal features a 32 kilometer underground network of pedestrian walkways, shopping malls, and metro stations known as RESO, which keeps residents warm during harsh winters.
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