Territory and main cities

The Capitale-Nationale region is the cradle of Québec. Several of Québec’s founding families settled in Île d’Orléans and Côte de Beaupré.

The Capitale-Nationale region covers a total area of 90,904 km².

Map of the region

Québec City
Charlevoix (including Île d'Orléans)
Portneuf

To learn more Why choose Québec – Historical overview

Useful link

• Bulletins régionaux – Profiles of the regions and MRCs