Central Quebec is the heartland of Quebec. It contains the capital of the province, Quebec City, and some of the prime agricultural land in the province.
Regions
- Centre-du-Québec - literally the "Centre of Quebec"
- Chaudière-Appalaches - on the south side of the St. Lawrence River, near Quebec City
- Charlevoix - northeast of Quebec City along the St. Lawrence River
- Mauricie - the St. Maurice River valley, west of Quebec City
- Quebec City Region - Quebec City and its suburbs on the north side of the St. Lawrence River