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Beauport
Columbia Encyclopedia entry: Beauport
Beauportbōpôr', city (1991 pop. 69,158), S Que., Canada, on the St. Lawrence River. It is a suburb of Quebec city. Settled in 1634, it is one of the oldest communities in Canada.
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Beauport (redirected from Beauport) is a borough of Quebec City, Quebec, Canada on the St. Lawrence River. Beauport is a northeastern suburb of Quebec City. Manufactures include paint, construction materials, printers, and hospital supplies. Food transportation is important to the economy. Attractions include Parc de la Chute-Montmorency, which contains a fortification built in 1759 and Manoir Montmorency, the home from 1791 to 1794 of Edward Augustus, duke of Kent and Strathern. The city's historic district contains many interesting churches and homes, including Maison Bellanger-Girardin, where visitors can learn about Beauport's heritage. Annual events include the spring arts...more »
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  • Montmorency, town, Canada

    Montmorency, town, S Que., Canada, at the confluence of the St. Lawrence and Montmorency rivers; now part of the municipality of Beauport. It is a suburb of Quebec city and the site of the sce...

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