Parent Category: Quebec
Quebec is a beautiful place to live and work. In fact, it’s been known since its inception as “la belle province” (the beautiful province) and also is called the “Europe of North America”. The city as well as the province is sophisticated, fun, family friendly yet a great place to be single. The province is known for its beautiful forests, rolling green hill and its waterways.
With a minimum wage of $9.65 per hour and an average family income of $49,257, Quebec maintains a high standard of living both financially and aesthetically. It is the 38th largest economy in the world with a vast manufacturing sector in software, transportation devices, aeronautics, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications and much more. It is rich in natural resources and its affordable cost of living attracts immigrants from all over the world, making Quebec comfortably multicultural.
The cost of living in Quebec is lower than the Canadian average, especially housing; Montreal is more affordable than most major cities in America. The province has a fairly high income tax but that revenue is reflected in quality public services such as public healthcare, transportation, education and cultural services. The average house in Quebec, the capitol, is about $160,000 while the same house in Montreal would list for $200,000. The housing market is stable and home have kept their value even during the world-wide housing crisis.
Quebec has an excellent public school system and post secondary education with free 2 year pre-university school and free 3 year vocational programs for high school graduates.
With over a million lakes and waterways, Quebec is a haven for people who love to be active. The city of Quebec is full of parks, gardens, historical sites, art galleries, theatres and so many things to do that it’s impossible to be bored. Throughout the province there are facilities and natural sites where people can golf, camp, fish, hike, ski, snowboard and more. In fact, any activity on land, in the air or in water is available and affordable in beautiful Quebec.
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