Québec Facts and Information

Quebec City

Country: Canada

Quebec City by the Numbers:

Population: 671,000

Elevation: 575 feet

Average Annual Rainfall: 34 inches

Average Annual Snowfall: 130 inches

Average January Temperature: 18 degrees F

Average July Temperature: 77 degrees F

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: Aerospace, timber, pulp and paper, metallurgy, and hydro power

Ethnic Mix: Canadian 41.8%, French 38.6%, combined origin 13.5%, other 4.7%, British 1.4%.

Electricity: 110 volts AC, 60 Hz; regular two-pin and grounded three-pin US-style plugs are standard.

Time Zone: GMT - 5 (GMT - 4 from first Sunday in April to last Sunday in October).

Country Dialing Code: 1

Area Code: 418

Did You Know?

In the city of Quebec the people have a festival called Quebec City's Carnival each winter. The festival has been celebrated since 1880. Quebec is one of the most intriguing cities on the North American continent. As the major center of French Canada, Quebec has more than a touch of European charm, with most of the population being bilingual-- capable of speaking French and English.