In 1608, Samuel de Champlain landed on the shores of the St Lawrence River at a place the Algonquin people called Kebek.  Champlain knew it was the ideal location for a fur trading post.  Previous attempts at establishing a colony in this part of the New World had been fruitless.  Although the colony faced many hardships, it did begin to flourish and by the mid 1800s it had become a bustling maritime city and the third largest in North America.

The world renowned Royal Canadian Mint has issued a brand new 2008 Brilliant Uncirculated Silver Dollar commemorating the 400th anniversary of Quebec City.

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