How Much Do You Know About Quebec?

By: Kevin Zed
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
How Much Do You Know About Quebec?
Image: Pixabay by Frank Winkler

About This Quiz

Would you like to travel to Europe but don't have the money? Do French accents, intricate architecture, and new foods allure you? If so, Quebec might be your next dream destination. Canada's Francophone province, Quebec is home to Montreal and Quebec City - two of Canada's most popular tourist hotspots and for good reason. From Saint Catherine Street and the Notre Dame Cathedral to an ice hotel and one of the world's best universities, these two cities are a must-see. But even beyond Quebec City and Montreal, the province is teeming with a vibrant history and culture that any travel enthusiast would adore.

So maybe you're here because you're planning your next big trip and want to brush up on your knowledge, or perhaps you've just returned from Quebec and want to relive eating a poutine before heading out to the ever-enchanting Gatineau Park. Fear not: This quiz is full of questions about the province's history, norms, culture, foods and whatever else. If it's about Quebec, it's here, no English-French dictionary required. Before you know it, you might be packing to permanently move to La Belle Province ("The Beautiful Province") and, seeing how it's Canada's biggest, there will be plenty to see.





1-Quebec Night
Pexels by O-seop
Comprising about 15.4% of Canada's total area, Quebec might be its biggest province, but that doesn't mean it has the most people. What is Quebec's population?
8.4 million
15.8 million
5.2 million
12.1 million
2-Daytime Quebec
Unsplash by Rich Martello
What's the capital of Quebec?
Montreal
Trois-Rivières
Quebec City
Sherbrooke
3-Historic Quebec Building
Pixabay by Jean-François Gagnon
Confederation is the event where Canada officially became the country we know today. Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario and Quebec (both of which were previously an amalgamated province also called "Canada") became one country. In what year did this happen?
1901
1567
1867
1804

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4-Old Stone Building
Pixabay by A. H.
Mark Twain famously said that Montreal was a city where "you couldn't throw a brick without breaking a church window." What's the name of the iconic cathedral found in Montreal's Old City?
St. George's Anglican Church
Saint Joseph's Oratory
Christ Church Cathedral
Notre-Dame Basilica
5-Lake Shore Quebec
Pixabay by Joe Breuer
Despite being in Ontario, Ottawa is just a stone's throw away from Quebec's border. Which city is part of the National Capital Region?
Laval
Gatineau
Sherbrooke
Gaspé
6-War Cannons
Pixabay by Art Tower
Some Quebecers feel that the province should be its own country given its unique cultural and linguistic situation. Separatist sentiments have previously reached a fever pitch in the form of referendums to vote whether Quebec should be a sovereign state. When was the most recent referendum?
1990
1995
2000
2013

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7-Statue
Wikicommons by Bouchecl
The Parti Québécois is a provincial party committed to Quebec's sovereignty and socially democratic values. Can you tell us its founder?
René Lévesque
Pauline Marois
Valérie Plante
Jacques Viger
8-Hockey
Pixabay by Photo Mix
Hockey is one of Canada's national sports. What's the name of the NHL team from Quebec?
Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Leafs
Quebec City Hornets
Sherbrooke Tigers
9-Concert
Wikicommons by Anirudh Koul
Quebec is home to some of Canada's and the world's most talented celebrities. Which "All By Myself" singer reigns from there?
Marie-Mai
René Simard
Céline Dion
Régine Chassagne

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10-Church
Pixaby by Bernd Saße
Which provincial holiday occurs on June 24 each year?
Labour Day
Family Day
Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Victoria Day
11-Ryan Gosling
Wikicommons by Elen Nivrae
"The Notebook," the 2004 romantic drama starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, has gained a cult following, but many people don't know that parts of the movie were filmed in Quebec. Which city?
Saguenay
Drummondville
La Tuque
Montreal
12-Quebec Flag
Wikicommons by Abdallahh
The flag of Quebec is proudly displayed in front of many homes and stores. What's the name of the flower that appears on it?
Forget Me Not
Fleur-de-lis
Ornithogalum
Gladiolus

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13-Quebec River Map
Wikicommons by The Darlington Collection of Maps
Many Canadian cities and provinces have an Aboriginal origin. What does the word "Quebec" mean?
Abundant and prosperous
Quixotic
Narrow passage or strait
High mountain
14-Montreal Olmpics
Pixabay by Oliver2017
The Montreal Olympics have the distinction of being Canada's first and only time hosting the summer version of the event. In what year did the Montreal Olympics happen?
1976
1984
1988
2012
15-Confederation
Wikicommons by Michal Klajban
The province's coat of arms became official in 1939. What's the motto found directly underneath it?
Je me souviens
Je ne souviens pas
Famille, amis, et foi
Une province magnifique

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16-National Park
Wikicommons by Dlanglois
Can you tell us which national park is located at the Gaspé Peninsula's outer tip?
Gaspesie National Park
Mont-Tremblant National Park
Yamaska National Park
Forillon National Park
17-Meat Pie
Pixabay by Steve Buissinne
Tourtière is a staple in Quebec's cuisine and dates back to the 1600s when it was often featured in a feast after Midnight Mass on Christmas. What is it?
A yule log
A meat pie
A shepherd's pie
A maple syrup dumpling
18-Justin Trudeau
Wikicommons by GoToVan
How many prime ministers were born in Quebec?
Four
Seven
10
12

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19-Fairmont
Wikicommons by Bernard Gagnon
The annual G7 Summit is a key part of bolstering foreign relations. Which Quebec city hosted the Summit in 2018?
Mont-Tremblant
Saint-Sauveur
La Malbaie
Rimouski
20-Biodome
Pixabay by Kamel Belgacem
The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty that seeks to reduce substances that harm the ozone layer. In what year was it signed?
1980
1987
2002
2010
21-Airport
Unsplash by JESHOOTS.COM
Quebec's tourism has been rising steadily, with the capital welcoming the most tourists in its history in 2017. Undoubtedly, many of them are from abroad. How many international airports are in the province?
One
Two
Three
Four

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22-Quebec Mountains
Unsplash by Jamshed Khedri
With its stunning beauty, it's no surprise that Mont Tremblant has been frequented by the likes of Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas. Can you name the mountains that Mont Tremblant occupies?
The Saint Elias Mountains
The Rockies
The Mackenzie Mountains
The Laurentians
23-Sunny House
Pexels by Willy Bearden
Halle Berry used to own a home in Quebec. Do you know where?
Laval
Longueuil
Saint-Hippolyte
Baie-Saint-Paul
24-Miguasha
Wikicommons by Neumeier
Canada is home to 20 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These sites are deemed to be of great importance and are legally protected under international agreements. How many are in Quebec?
One
Two
Three
Four

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25-Trois River
Wikicommons by Bouchecl
Trois-Rivières got its name because one of its rivers has three mouths at the Saint Lawrence River. Which one?
Saint-Maurice River
Rouge River
Richelieu River
George River
26-Ice Hotel
Wikicommons by Clément Belleudy
Quebec contains a hotel made of ice that opened in 2001 - the first and only of its kind in North America. What's its name?
Ice Hotel
Glacier Getaway
Charlesbourg Hotel
Montmorency Hotel
27-Space Museum
Wikicommons by Laurent Bélanger
Can you tell us the name of the space science museum in Laval?
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Musée Aerospace
Cosmodôme
Musée de la Technologie

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28-Pierre-Joseph-Olivier_Chauveau
Wikicommons by Benjamin Sulte
Who was the first premier of Quebec?
Pierre-Joseph-Olivier Chauveau
Gédéon Ouimet
Paul Sauvé
François Legault
29-Crises
Unsplash by EV
The October Crisis was one of the most intense moments in Canadian history. What year did it happen?
1965
1970
1975
1980
30-Jacques Carter
Wikicommons by Théophile Hamel
Jacques Cartier, a French explorer, is credited with "discovering" Canada. During his first expedition, he came across parts of Quebec. What year was this?
1501
1534
1610
1689

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31-Kayak River
Wikicommons by 0x010C
What's the island that lies at the Gulf of Saint Lawrence?
Ellesmere Island
Haida Gwaii
Anticosti Island
Galiano Island
32-Skiers Walking
Unsplash by Alain Wong
What percent of Quebecers report French as their first language?
76%
81%
90%
98%
33-Maple Syrup
Unsplash by Nadine Primeau
Quebec is known for its abundance of sugar shacks, known as "cabanes à sucre." How many maple syrup businesses does the province have?
7,400
4,400
10,000
12,500

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34-Bar
Unsplash by Eaters Collective
Canada's legal drinking age is the same in all provinces, except for a few. What's the age in Quebec?
16
18
19
21
35-College
Pexels by Enrique Hoyos
According to a 2016 report, 28.5% of Canadians have at least a bachelor's degree. Which Quebec university consistently ranks among the top 50 best schools, according to Times Higher Education?
McGill University
Concordia University
Université Laval
Université de Sherbrooke