{"id":32458,"date":"2022-06-20T08:44:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-20T12:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immetis.com\/explore-quebecs-capital-region-a-land-rich-in-history-and-discovery\/"},"modified":"2025-06-13T17:07:37","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T21:07:37","slug":"explore-quebecs-capital-region-a-land-rich-in-history-and-discovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immetis.com\/en\/explore-quebecs-capital-region-a-land-rich-in-history-and-discovery\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore Quebec\u2019s National Capital region: A land rich in history and discovery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Thinking about moving to Quebec but unsure which region to choose?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s continue our tour of Quebec\u2019s 17 administrative regions. Today, we explore the 3rd<\/sup> administrative region of the province, home to its capital!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Explore Quebec\u2019s National Capital region: A place to discover<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Key facts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Geographical location<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Capitale-Nationale or National Capital region is located in southeastern Quebec and covers an area of 18,643 km\u00b2. It is made up of seven regional county municipalities: Charlevoix, Charlevoix-Est, La C\u00f4te-de-Beaupr\u00e9, L’\u00cele d\u2019Orl\u00e9ans, La Jacques-Cartier, Quebec, and Portneuf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a population of over 760,000, more than 500,000 of whom live in Quebec City, the region accounts for nearly 9% of the province\u2019s total population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This makes it the third most populous administrative region in Quebec.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Activities and leisure<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Capitale-Nationale offers a wide variety of activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For sports enthusiasts, there are many team sports available, such as badminton, soccer, and volleyball. You can also register for aquatic, wellness, or adaptive activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nature lovers will enjoy the region\u2019s many parks, including Parc de la Rivi\u00e8re-Beauport and Parc Marais du Nord.
Don\u2019t miss<\/strong>: the Montmorency Falls, among the most beautiful in the province and easily accessible, they are a must-see for visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As its name suggests, the region is home to Quebec\u2019s capital.
Quebec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the oldest cities in North America. Founded in the 17th century with medieval-style architecture, it is a welcoming and historic destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll also find many traditional Quebec experiences here, such as sugar shacks, cottage rentals, and farm visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re alone, with a partner, or with family, you\u2019ll never run out of things to do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Economy<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The region\u2019s economy is stable and dynamic, with the public service sector being the largest employer, accounting for over 85% of jobs due to the concentration of government institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As of April 2022, the employment rate was 61.5%, up from 60.9% the previous year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Top hiring sectors in 2021<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In 2021, the professional sectors that were hiring in the Capitale-Nationale region included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n