About Université Laval

Located in Quebec's historic capital city overlooking the majestic St-Lawrence River, Université Laval traces its origins back to 1663, when Monseigneur François de Laval, the first bishop of New France, founded the Séminaire de Québec with the authorization of the King of France, Louis XIV. A Royal Charter creating Université Laval was granted to the Séminaire de Québec by Queen Victoria in 1852. A few years later, in 1878, the Université Laval opened a second campus in Montreal to offer higher education in this city. Université Laval's "Montreal branch" became the Université de Montréal in 1920. Université Laval was the very first institution in North America to offer higher education in French. Hence, it is the source of all French-speaking higher education on our continent. Today, Université Laval is one of Canada's leading research universities with over 34,000 students. The Faculté des sciences de l'administration (FSA), founded in 1924, is the first non-English speaking business school accredited by AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), with over 3000 students.

About Québec City

Québec City and the surrounding region offer visitors a multitude of attractions. Whether you are interested in history, fine dining, outdoor activities or cultural events, your stay in Québec will be a unique and unforgettable experience.

Link to Greater Québec area tourism & convention bureau Website.

What to wear ?

Early June is a beautiful period to visit Quebec City. Daytime temperatures will generally range between 17-22 degrees centigrade (63-72 Farenheit) and at night they will fluctuate between 5-10 degrees (41-50 F). Given our Quebec by the sea Monday evening event, you are encouraged to bring some warmer clothing (sweater, windbreaker-- no, you don't need woolen mittens or boots!). And although we have been guaranteed sunny weather by Don Aldridge (who seems to be well connected), you may want some protection in case of sprinkles. To check out the weather forecast click here.

Maps (How to get here...)

Flying:
Quebec City international airport is a 20 minute taxi ride to Université Laval campus or to the Old City.

Driving:
Whether you are coming from the Atlantic provinces, New England or Ontario, Quebec City is easily accessible by car. You can also use this Mapquest link, it points directly to the Université Laval Campus to help you plan your trip.

Train riding:
Passenger train service to Quebec City is available through Via Rail.

You can also check the maps section of the Greater Québec area tourism & convention bureau Website by clicking here.

The campus

Here is a map of the Université Laval Campus. The host building (Palasis-Prince) is highlighted in yellow. It is located near the North-East end of the campus, between the PEPS (sports center) and the La Laurentienne/De Sève building.

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