The oldest city in Canada is St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, established in 1497 by the English. Quebec City is the second oldest, founded in 1608 by French colonists. Other notable old cities include Trois-Rivières (1634), Montreal (1642), and Longueuil (1657).
St. John's is recognized as the oldest settlement in Canada and North America established by the English, and it was officially incorporated as a city on May 1, 1988. Quebec City, founded by Samuel de Champlain, is the oldest permanent European settlement in Canada and serves as a major historic and tourist destination.
