Probably the first difference you notice when you enter Quebec are the signs. Bill 101 and later Bill 67 outline Quebec’s French Language Laws and mandate that signs are in French. When you enter a business you are greeted with “Bonjour” or sometimes the more controversial “Bonjour-Hi”. The laws are intended to assist in preserving their French Language culture. That said, everyone we meet speaks English more fluently than we do French and is quite happy to help us out.
Quebec heritage is strongly French rather than British. However, within moments of the Queen’s passing today electronic Billboards along the roads posted an elegant picture along with the words Sa majesté la reine Elizabeth II 1926–2022. This is an example of what makes Canada work—respect. I struggle with my rusty French to respect their traditions while those in Quebec show respect for the British (Canada’s) Queen. Everyone wins. You are Always in my Prayers. Love Mom. P.S. Tonight we are at Parc National de la Yamaska near Grandby
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