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Living in Quebec

The joys of living Québec City or Its surroundings 

Québec City will seduce you with the beauty of its four seasons. The cradle of French-speaking North America, it offers a safe and unique environment where you can live and feel right at home from your first stay.  

Whether you are looking for somewhere to study, work or set up a business, Québec City is the perfect place for you and your family! Discover the reasons to build your future in Québec City and its surroundings! 

The cradle of French-speaking North America 

Upon your arrival in Québec City, you will discover the majestic St. Lawrence River, one of the largest confluents in North America and one of the key elements of the local identity. The second-largest city in the province, the Québec City metropolitan area has a population of more than 836,800. Québec City is also the capital of the province of Quebec. 

Québec City was founded in 1608 by the explorer Samuel de Champlain. The Old Québec historic district at the heart of the city is the only fortified district in North America and is part of UNESCO’s world heritage. As you wander across the city, you will be surrounded by over 400 years of history. Québec City will charm you with its unique architectural landscape, European style, local artisan stores, and its stone houses with multicoloured roofs! 

The perfect balance of city and nature 

The nature enthusiast in you will most certainly fall in love with the Québec City region! The region is bordered with the lush Laurentian mixed forest with abundant lakes and mountains, the ideal environment for outdoors activities and getaways: hiking, skiing, biking, snowmobile, boating, hunting, fishing, dog sleighing...  

Plus, several parks and outdoor recreational areas are at your disposal for solo and family activities all year round. In Québec City, there is always something beautiful to discover and something exciting to experience! 

Living in a safe environment   

In Québec City and its surroundings, you can enjoy life at the fullest without fear of walking along the streets and facing violence, as it is the case with some other big cities. You will discover the advantages of a big city with the calm of a medium-sized city. Québec City and its metropolitan area are known for their safety, with one of the lowest crime rates in North America. Plus, Québec City was name the safest city in Canada to raise children. 

A mix of history and modernity, culture and nature, Québec City is the reflection of its citizens. Safe, dynamic, innovative, welcoming, active: it has a thriving economy and an unmet quality of life, with festivals and major events coexisting and succeeding one another season after season.  

Québec City is more than just a place to live, it is a place where each member of your family can find their place and thrive. Leaving your home for a new country is a life project and is not easy. This means that choosing a safe and healthy environment where you and your family can grow is a priority.  

Different boroughs that you will love 

Québec City is divided into six boroughs, each with its own flavour and unique environment and socio-demographic profile. Although different, all six boroughs offer diverse services to meet the needs of its population.  

Upon your arrival, you should take the time to find a place to live based on your personality, financial situation and preferences. There is always an option that meets your needs. 

Notre partenaire Logisco vous donne  plein d’informations importantes pour en apprendre davantage sur la durée du bail, les noms des appartements selon le nombre de pièces, la taille des logements, etc. 

En bref :

  • 3 ½ = 3 pièces (salon, cuisine/salle à manger, 1 chambre, 1 salle de bain)
  • 4 ½ = 4 pièces (salon, cuisine/salle à manger, 2 chambres, 1 salle de bain), environ 900 p2 (env. 84 m2)
  • 5 ½  = 5 pièces (salon, cuisine/salle à manger, 3 chambres, 1 salle de bain)   

Prix des logements

Le prix de l’immobilier dans la région de Québec est très abordable et il est l’un des plus bas au Canada.

Prix médian d’une maison

Ville

Coût moyen

Québec et ses environs 

324 075 $ 

Montréal 

555 017 $ 

Toronto 

1 252 333 $ 

Vancouver

1 791 633 $ 

 

 

Learn more about Québec City 

To learn more about the outreach services available to the population, city infrastructure, sports and recreation activities, neighbourhood celebrations, events calendars and much more, visit the City of Québec website. 

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