Citadelle de Québec - Historic Places Days

Citadelle de Québec

Québec, Québec
Type
Military
Address
1 Côte de la Citadelle, Québec, QC, Canada
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Hours
Every day, From 9h AM to 5PM
Phone
(418) 694-2815

Guided tours of the Citadelle reveal over 300 years of history. Join our guides to explore this fortress—an active garrison of the Royal 22e Régiment—and delve deeply into this National Historic Site with its impressive architecture and spectacular views of the city and St. Lawrence River.

A LEGACY TO DISCOVER

Nicknamed the “Gibraltar of America”, the citadel was built between 1820 and 1850 and is the largest British fortress built in North America.

 

Amenities

  • Family-Friendly
  • Food and Beverages
  • Guided Tour
  • National Historic Site
  • Parking
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Washrooms
  • Wheelchair Access

Location

1 Côte de la Citadelle, Québec, QC, Canada
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