Port of Quebec

The Port of Quebec (French: Port de Québec) is an inland port located in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. It is the oldest port in Canada, and the second largest in Quebec after the Port of Montreal.

Port of Québec Port de Québec
Location
Country	Canada
Location	Quebec City, Quebec Lévis, Quebec
Coordinates	46.821°N 71.204°W / 46.821; -71.204
UN/LOCODE	CAQUE[1]
Details
Opened	1608 (city founded), 1858 (port authority founded)
Operated by	Quebec Port Authority
Owned by	Government of Canada
Size of harbour	35 km2 (14 sq mi)[2]
Land area	210 hectares (520 acres)[2]
No. of wharfs	30[2]
Draft depth	16.7 m.[3]
Chairman	Me François Amyot
President & CEO	Olga Farman
Statistics
Annual cargo tonnage	27,6 million metric revenue tons (2018)[4]
Passenger traffic	230,940 (2018)[4]
Annual revenue	C$36.7 million (2018)[4]
Website http://www.portquebec.ca/

Grain being loaded onto a bulk carrier

Grain Elevator on the Louise Bassin.

Louise Bassin, and Old Quebec.

History

In the 19th century, the Port of Quebec was one of the most important in the world. It played a major role in the development of both the city and of Canada. In 1863, more than 1,600 ships went through the port, transporting almost 25,000 sailors. It was during this era that the shipbuilding industry grew considerably in Quebec City.

In the 20th century, the dredging of the Saint Lawrence River between Quebec City and Montreal moved major port activities upstream. Today cruise traffic has replaced much of the former freight traffic.