Quebec City is a pretty cool city.
No surprise there that it's safe.
In the exception of a few radical separatists, it's ok. There are few immigrants there. Mostly local Quebecers live in the city.
As for the best poutine, Arky, go to Ashton. Best poutine en ville
Ashton
Also, as Proculation indicated, in recent elections, the ridings in the region have voted ADQ and Conservatives. Therefore, it might not be as separatist as everyone seems to assume.
I went there for Christmas vacation. It's nice place to visit and has very nice touristic attractions. Chateau Frontenac, Citadelle, Quebec Parliament and so on. Also, there is a big outdoor show on New Years Eve in celebration for its 400th anniversary. There will be special events all throughout the year.
Also, best radio station in all the province of Quebec is Choix Radio X. They have more of a Federalist view on politics, unlike the rest of the biased QC media. That's what makes them the best, They Rock !!!
