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{{Infobox City|country = Canada|state = Quebec|plate = None in particular|map = <map lat='46.8028796169284' lng='-71.24427795410156' zoom='11' view='0' float='right' />|pop = 491,142|motorways = [[A-20 (Canada)|A-20]], [[A-40 (Canada)|A-40]], [[A-73 (Canada)|A-73]], [[A-440 (Canada, Quebec City)|A-440]], [[A-573 (Canada)|A-573]], [[A-740 (Canada)|A-740]]}}
'''Québec''' is the capital city of the province of the same name, '''[[Quebec]]'''. It is also one of the eldest city in [[North America]] and [[Canada]] renown for its historic centre and fortification but also for its proximity to the nature. Quebec city has a reputation as one of the safest place to be in country, violent crime is absent and scams are rare. Therefore the population is tolerant and trusting toward hitch-hikers and the police, usually easy-going unless you act like a fool.
== Going North, to Saguenay/Lac-St-Jean area along [[A-73 (Quebec)|A-73]] ==
Hitching North is rather difficult, but not impossible. Two options first to get closer to a hitch location: 1) Take bus 801 to the corner of De La Couronne and Du Châlutier. There is an Ultramar gas station on the corner where you can attempt to hitch. Very average location however, as folks whom would like to pick you up will have to park in the gas station, and loads of local traffic. 2) Take bus 801 bus up to the Zoo terminal in Charlesbourg. Walk Then, take bus 31 or 32 to the crossing of Henri-Bourassa, Notre-Dame and De la Durance (just before an underpass, ask the driver if necessary). Go under the underpass and find an Ultramar gas station with Subway and Salvatore Restaurants. Then, hitch in the onramp or close to the highway (beware the police station within 1 km) Beware however, the 31 and 32 busses have very low frequency, especially during weekends. If it's not possible for you to get them, walk on Boulevard Henri-Bourassa until Rue Georges-Muir. Turn left and go set yourself up in the highway entrance 155 (175 North). Very little traffic, especially local. However, that would be your best bet. If the folks you meet do not go up to Saguenay, ask if they can drop you off at the Petro-Canada gas station just before the entrance of the park. From there, everybody should at least go to Laterrière / [[Chicoutimi]].
== West to [[Montreal]] along [[A-40 (Quebec)|A-40]] ==