Beauport, Quebec

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Beauport is a borough of Quebec City, on the St. Lawrence River. Population (2001): 72,813

City (1991 pop. 69,158), Southern Quebec, Canada, on the St. Lawrence River.

Beauport is a northeastern suburb of the city of Québec. Manufactures include paint, construction materials, printers, and hospital supplies. Food transportation is important to the economy. Attractions include Parc de la Chute-Montmorency (Montmorency Falls Park), 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 festival Salon de Mai and the summer Festival Folklorique des enfants du monde, a multicultural and international children's folklore festival. Established in 1634, Beauport is one of the oldest European-founded communities in Canada. It incorporated as a city in 1976 through the amalgamation of seven municipalities. During the 1990s its population continued to grow because of its economic diversification, available space, and outdoor recreational opportunities.