Que.

Geography & Places abbreviation · Canadian Province and Territory

Que.
Stands forQuebec
CategoriesGeography & Places

Que. stands for Quebec, a Canadian province and territory abbreviation.

Canadian Press abbreviation for Quebec after city names, as in GATINEAU, Que., also found in older English-language directories and government documents.

Example: GATINEAU, Que. — Commuters crossed into Ottawa on a new bus rapid transit line.

Usage notes

French-language media write Québec or the postal QC; English news style keeps Que. Mailing addresses require QC. The name comes from an Algonquian word for where the river narrows, describing the St. Lawrence at Quebec City.

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