Country Canada Owned by Government of Canada Province Québec | Operated by Quebec Port Authority Size of harbor 35 km (14 sq mi) Owner Government of Canada | |
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Location Quebec City, Quebec
Lévis, Quebec Opened 1608 (city founded), 1858 (port authority founded) Similar Old Quebec, Château Frontenac, Plains of Abraham, Musée de la civilisation, Terrasse Dufferin | ||
The Port of Quebec (French: Port de Québec) is an inland port located in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. It is the oldest port in Canada, and the second largest in Quebec after the Port of Montreal.
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History
In the 19th century, the Port of Quebec was one of the most important in the world. It played a major role in the development of both the city and of Canada. In 1863, more than 1,600 ships went through the port, transporting almost 25,000 sailors. It was during this era that the shipbuilding industry grew considerably in Quebec City.
In the 20th century, the dredging of the Saint Lawrence River between Quebec City and Montreal moved major port activities upstream. Today cruise traffic has replaced much of the former freight traffic.
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Port of Quebec Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA