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Quebecois singer is known worldwide for her powerful voice and hits like "My Heart Will Go On" and "It's All Coming Back to Me Now"
Who is Celine Dion?
This city is the capital of the province of Quebec.
What is Quebec City?
This federal political party, founded in 1991, advocates for Quebec sovereignty and has represented Quebec's interests in the House of Commons. It often gains significant support in Quebec during federal elections.
What is the Bloc Québécois?
The full name of the Quebec national holiday celebrated on June 24th.
What is Saint Jean Baptiste Day?
This historic sports venue in Montreal hosted the 1976 Summer Olympics and is famous for its distinctive inclined tower.
What is the Olympic Stadium?
Former Prime Minister and father of current Canadian Prime Minister, he was a Prime Minister known for his policies on bilingualism and multiculturalism.
Who is Pierre-Elliott Trudeau?
This river is the longest in Quebec and a key transportation route. As the primary drainage outflow of the Great Lakes Basin, it has the second-highest discharge of any river in North America (after the Mississippi River).
What is the St. Lawrence River?
This significant political event, held twice in 80s and 90s, asked Quebec citizens if they wanted the province to pursue a path toward becoming an independent country and separate from Canada.
What are the 1980 and 1995 referendums?
This French President famously declared "Vive le Québec libre!" during a speech in Montreal in 1967, showing support for Quebec sovereignty and sparking diplomatic tension with Canada.
Who is Charles de Gaulle?
This legendary Quebecois Formula 1 driver, known for his fearless driving style, raced for Ferrari and left a lasting legacy in motorsport before his tragic death in 1982. Montreal's F1 circuit is named in his honor.
Who is Gilles Villeneuve?
This Quebecois MMA fighter, from Saint-Isidore, often referred to by his 3 initials, is a former UFC Welterweight Champion. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in mixed martial arts history
Who is GSP? (Georges St-Pierre)
This year-round Ski Resort north of Montreal, on the shores of a lake, features acclaimed winter sports, golf courses and a pedestrian shopping village. North of town, an expansive national park offers forested hiking trails and lakes for canoeing, along with winter activities. It's the highest peak in the Laurentian Mountains.
What is Mont-Tremblant?
In the mid-19th century, a significant number of immigrants from this country arrived in Quebec, many fleeing the Great Famine. In 2016, there were 446,215 Quebecers who identified themselves as having partial or exclusive parts of this country's descent in Quebec, representing 5.46% of the population.
What is Ireland?
Which Canadian province or territory has the second highest PERCENTAGE of french speaking population, at 30.3% of the population (Quebec has 84.1%)?
What is New Brunswick?
This professional football team, based in Montreal, is a member of the Canadian Football League (CFL) and has won multiple Grey Cup championships.
Who are the Montreal Alouettes?
From Montreal Quebec, this Canadian professional tennis player became the first Canadian-born player to reach the final of a major singles tournament at 2014 Wimbledon. She is one of the most followed Quebecois with 2.3m Instagram followers.
Who is Eugenie (Genie) Bouchard?
This famous basilica in Montreal is known for its stunning Gothic Revival architecture and beautiful interior, including a magnificent altar and stained glass windows.
What is Notre-Dame Basilica? (Basilique Notre-Dame)
This act, passed in 1977, made French the official language of Quebec.
What is Bill 101 (Charter of the French Language)?
This famous winter festival in Quebec City, featuring activities like ice canoe racing, snow sculpture competitions, and the iconic Bonhomme mascot, is one of the largest and most well-known winter festivals in the world.
What is the Carnaval de Québec?
This nickname for the Montreal Canadiens hockey team is derived from a French word referring to the early settlers of Quebec, and is commonly used by fans and media alike.
What is the "Habs" or "Les Habitants"?
Quebecois director originally from Saint-Édouard-de-Gentilly in Becancour, Québec, has received seven Canadian Screen Awards as well as nominations for three Academy Awards, five BAFTA Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards. He is known for having directed films like "Dune", "Blade Runner 2049", and "Sicario".
Who is Denis Villeneuve?
This famous natural rock formation off the coast of Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula is known for its large arch and striking appearance. It is one of the most photographed landmarks in the province.
What is the Rocher Percé?
The 2012 Quebec student protests, dubbed "Printemps Érable'', were marked by the symbol of the red square and were primarily in response to this proposed government policy that sparked widespread demonstrations and strikes across the province.
What is the tuition fee increase?
The name Québec comes from an Algonquin word meaning this. The name originally referred to the area around Quebec City where the Saint Lawrence River narrows to a cliff-lined gap.
What is "narrow passage" or "strait"?
Located near Atwater Metro on Saint-Catherine street, his historic arena in Montreal, was home to the Montreal Canadiens for over 70 years and witnessed 24 Stanley Cup victories before the team moved to the Bell Centre in 1996.
What is the Montreal Forum?