How provinces & territories got their names (13 Photos) By: Hendy In: Facts, Interesting Apr 12, 2016 598 Liked! 87 Disliked 0 1 Quebec The name Quebec is derived from the Algonquin term “kébec” which means “where the river narrows”. This is a referral to the part of the St. Lawrence River that narrows to a cliff-lined gap. Category: Facts, Interesting Like this post? 598 Liked! 0
