Physical Geography
Quebec City stands on a cliff at the junction of the St. Lawrence and St. Charles rivers. The city is a part of the St. Lawrence Lowlands region, so most of it is relatively flat and low-lying, although, the Laurentian Mountains are just north of the city.
Laurentian Mountains
St. Lawrence River
Water
For centuries, the St. Lawrence River has been a huge source of water and a main shipping route from other countries to Quebec. Quebec City is surrounded by numerous rivers, including the St. Maurice and the Saguenay. Many of these rivers are also harnesed for hydroelectric power.
Natural Vegetation
The St. Lawrence Lowlands region has the most biodiversity of all the natural regions in Canada. Predominant in Quebec City are mixed forests consisting of conifers and deciduous trees such as birches, oaks, maples, poplars, and elms.
