Moving to Canada: Life in Québec
If you are thinking of cross border moving to Canada, consider Québec City. This safe and forward-thinking city might just be the place for you.
It is an old city, celebrating its 400th anniversary in 2008. With a population of about half a million, 97% of Québec’s population speaks French at home. A fundamental value of the Québec province is that French is the primary language. They claim two other fundamental values, the equality between men and women, and what Americans call the separation of church and state.
Québec City is urban, but is made comfortable by the six boroughs that each have unique character. There are over 400 parks, many museums and plenty of bike lanes for the active. If you enjoy skiing, snowshoeing, or hiking, there are many opportunities nearby. You’ll find over 1000 restaurants with the cuisines of 25 different nationalities. Québec is most famous for its Tourtiere, Pate Chinois and Poutine dishes.
Spend any time in Québec and you will find the importance of sports, especially hockey. This is made possible by their weather, which consists of distinct seasons, and a lot of snow, about 130 inches a year.
In 2007, FDI Magazine ranked Québec City number one for quality of life in North America among cities of a similar size. Québec City is environmentally conscious, with an emphasis on renewable resources and public transportation. Québec City is known to be extremely safe, with tourists giving a 99% rating for urban safety.
Employment can typically be found in tourism, government, and increasingly in technology, robotics, and biomedical sciences. The cost of living is lower than other Canadian cities, with housing prices among the lowest.
This area is also known for quality schools, and a free public education at the college level. You can also take advantage of the universal health care system.
Québec City is an excellent choice if you are considering cross border moving to Canada.
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