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.
I've only ever been in Montreal once, in 1978 when I was 21. Enjoyed its Old City, but prefer Quebec City's so I went back there twice more over the years.
ReplyDeleteI grew up there and still have family, so we go a couple of times a year.
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