Québec, a bold,
unifying city
open to the world.

Inspiring and creative

Québec has been part of UNESCO’s global Creative Cities Network as a City of Literature since 2017. It was the first francophone city to receive this distinction.

Discover the diverse initiatives that attest to the literary vitality of Québec—the cradle of French-language culture in North America.

Initiatives

Discover the various initiatives that showcase the literary vitality of the birthplace of French-speaking North America.

Rallye Vieux-Québec littéraire

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Poetry Pen Pals

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Résidence circulaire UNESCO

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Toponymy

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Discover Quebec City's rich literary life and the artists who make it happen.

17 novembre 2025

The Maison de la littérature celebrates its 10th anniversary

Over the years, the Maison de la littérature has become a central hub in Québec City’s vibrant literary and cultural scene. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Maison de la littérature is more dynamic than ever.

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14 novembre 2025

The 14th annual Salon du livre des Premières Nations

The 14th annual Salon du livre des Premières Nations (First Nations Book Fair) is back from November 27 to 30 with more than 30 Indigenous authors.

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8 novembre 2025

Thomas Langlois represented Québec City at the Slamovision 2025 final event

On November 6, the public was invited to view the Slamovision 2025 final event live on YouTube while it was taking place in person in Dublin, a UNESCO City of Literature.

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Creative cities network

Created in 2004, the UNESCO Creative Cities Network now includes 350 member cities. The Network aims to promote cooperation among cities that have identified creativity as a strategic factor for sustainable urban development.

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