Quebec City tramway (1865–1948)
| Quebec City tramway (1865–1948) | |
|---|---|
Streetcar on Rue Saint-Jean circa 1930 | |
| Overview | |
| Locale | Quebec City, Quebec, Canada |
| Transit type | Streetcar |
| Number of lines | 11 at apogee |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | 1865 (horsecars) 1892 (electric streetcars) |
| Ended operation | 1948 |
| Operator(s) | Quebec Railway, Light & Power Company |
| Character | Street running |
The Quebec City tramway (1865–1948) was a streetcar system that started operations in 1865 with horsecars, electrified in 1897 and ceased operation in 1948. This former system is distinct from the proposed light-rail line, known as the Quebec City Tramway (French: Tramway de Québec).