Every summer, Rue Saint-Jean in Old Québec is closed
to traffic on weekends and on weeknights from 6 p.m.
Photo: City of Québec
Shopping Streets
Québec City’s bustling shopping streets are also an interesting option
for merchants. To find out more, contact the business association or consult
the website for the street in question:
The City has a
support program (PDF : 29 Kb)
(French only)
for business associations, as well as storefront renovation assistance
programs. Find out more in our
Programs and Grants section.
Retailers
| Borough |
No |
| Beauport |
436 |
| Charlesbourg |
409 |
| La Cité-Limoilou |
1 719 |
| La Haute-Saint-Charles |
297 |
| Les Rivières |
1 281 |
| Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge |
1 233 |
| Total |
5 375 |
Source: Evaluation Department, City of Québec
Compiled by the Economic Development Department, City of
Québec, November 2009
Jardin de Saint-Roch, a lovely garden in the heart of
the city
Photo: City of Québec
The Saint-Roch District: a Hotbed for Arts and Technology Downtown
Since Saint-Roch was revitalized a few years ago, the City has sought to
promote the arts (which already had strong roots there), education, and
technology as neighborhood development tools. Saint-Roch is now a hub for
creative minds, culture, and new technologies that bubbles with innovation and
talent. Various Saint-Roch businesses specializing in information technology and
multimedia, particularly interactive entertainment, have teamed up to establish
Centre national des nouvelles technologies de Québec
(CNNTQ).
So, artists and multimedia businesses, what are you waiting for?
Saint-Roch at a Glance
Workers
Over 12,000
Investment
1992 to 2009
Over $500 million
Artist studios
Over 160
Students
Approx. 1,500