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Quebec was founded as a French colony in 1608, but the name comes from the Algonquin word Kebec, which means “ where the river narrows.” The capital of New France was Quebec City, a historic city in the conflict between the French and British, and the British won out in 1760. The province is the largest in Canada, extending all along the St. Lawrence River and up into the far north and Hudson Bay. As you travel through Quebec, kids will have fun hearing French spoken everywhere and eating French-inspired food. |
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| Tip: The winters are quite long here, and it’s easy to imagine the hardships the first settlers endured with months of snow and cold. We visited Quebec on spring break in early April, and there were piles of snow drifts for kids to play in. Summers are nice and warm, but at other seasons, dress warmly. |
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Maple trees grow in abundance in Quebec – the Algonquins tapped the trees to make maple syrup and sugar. Quebec is the largest producer of maple syrup, and throughout the province, you'll find delicious maple treats and snacks. Our favorites were maple "cornets," little cones filled with thick syrup, also called taffy (tire) or maple butter (sucre), but kids will also want to sample maple sugar pie, candies, cookies, fudge and ice cream. |
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Travel for Kids has so many fun things to do with kids in Quebec, but you'll need a fun place to stay. Here's our own Travel for Kids hand-picked list of family hotels, all styles and price ranges, in neighborhoods that are comfortable for families, and near to places you'll want to explore: |
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