Population centres

Those who decide to opt for city living have easy access to the surrounding countryside. Despite Québec’s vast size, you don’t have to travel far to enjoy forests, lakes or mountains.

Québec cities have abundant green spaces where inhabitants can take advantage of a wide range of outdoor activities. In fact, you could say that Quebecers have succeeded in building their cities in the country!

For those who choose rural living and are looking for the beauty and tranquility of a country setting, each and every region of the province offers picturesque sites and a unique quality of life.

Large population centres Montréal 3,635,571 Québec 715,515 Ottawa - Gatineau (Québec part) 283,959 Sherbrooke 186,952 Saguenay 151,643 Trois-Rivières 141,529

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census, 2008-02-04.

	PRACTICAL ADVICE
	Are you planning to take an exploratory trip to Québec? Take the time to visit several cities to get a better idea of places to settle that might suit you.

To learn more Where to settle? Québec map with a description of different regions and services available to immigrants.

Useful links

• Atlas Québec – Vue d’ensemble du Québec – Les agglomérations et les villes (Québec Atlas – Overall view of Québec – Population centres and cities)
• Ministère des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l'Occupation du territoire
• Regional portals