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The average temperature in Quebec City ranges from -27 °C (-16.6 °F) in January to 24.7 °C (76.46 °F) in July. The average annual mean temperature is 4.2 °C (39.5 °F). There are, on average 171 days with temperatures freezing or below. [1]
Sainte-Foy (English: / s eɪ n t ˈ f w ɑː /; French: [sɛ̃t fwa]) is a former city in central Quebec, Canada alongside the Saint Lawrence River. It was amalgamated into Quebec City at the start of 2002. [3]
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Quebec [a] is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada.It is the largest province by area [b] and located in Central Canada.The province shares borders with the provinces of Ontario to the west, Newfoundland and Labrador to the northeast, New Brunswick to the southeast and a coastal border with the territory of Nunavut.
The most populous region is the Saint Lawrence River valley in the south, where the capital, Quebec City, and the largest city, Montreal, are situated. North of Montreal are the Laurentian Mountains , a range of ancient mountains, and to the east are the Appalachian Mountains which extends into the Eastern Townships and Gaspésie regions.
Quebec City has hosted a number of recent sporting events, as well as being shortlisted for the 2002 Winter Olympics city selection. The Special Olympics Canada National Winter Games was held in the city from 26 February to 1 March 2008. [84] Quebec City co-hosted with Halifax, Nova Scotia, the 2008 IIHF World Championship.
Beauport (French pronunciation:) is a borough of Quebec City, Quebec, Canada on the Saint Lawrence River. Beauport is a northeastern suburb of Quebec City. Manufacturers include paint, construction materials, printers, and hospital supplies. Food transportation is important to the economy.
By the 1620s, the square hosted the city's first market, inspiring its original name of Market Square (French: Place du Marché). [4] [5] The settlement would develop rapidly during the 17th century, forming what is now called the Lower Town (French: Basse-Ville) of Quebec City.