Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site

  • A group of visitors take part in a guided walking tour of the Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site.
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  • The fortifications in summer at the Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site.
    Lieu historique national des Fortifications-de-Québec
2, rue D'Auteuil
Québec
QC, G1R 5C2
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The massive stone walls encircling the Old City, the only such intact fortifications north of Mexico, recalls the history of the French and British regimes.

Admire the city from some of the best vantage points and discover the impressive architecture of the walls that make the Historic District of Old Québec City a world renowned site. Make sure to visit the Dauphine Redoubt, one of the oldest military buildings in North America.

You can take a guided tour to better understand the primary role of these defensive structures in the organization and physical development of the city. A Parks Canada guide will take you on a 90-minute tour through three centuries of Québec City history. Learn little-known facts, discover interesting visual details, enter mysterious sites the general public are denied access to and admire the city from the best vantage points.

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  • The Porte Saint-Jean which is part of the Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site, in summer.

    Historical Sites

    As the guardian of the Fortifications of Québec, Parks Canada invites you to discover this jewel of Old Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The…

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  • People take part in a guided tour of the Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site.

    Guided Walking Tours and Theme Tours

    Set off in search of Québec City’s hidden gems! Our guides invite you to explore the history of the fortifications, an integral part of the UNESCO…

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    • The Porte Saint-Jean which is part of the Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site, in summer.
      Lieu historique national des Fortifications-de-Québec
    • A cannon and the view of Québec City from the Fortifications-de-Québec National Historic Site.
      Lieu historique national des Fortifications-de-Québec
    • Visitors listen to a guide during a guided tour of the Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site.
      Lieu historique national des Fortifications-de-Québec
    • The Dauphine Redoubt, a building that is part of the Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site.
      Lieu historique national des Fortifications-de-Québec
    Historical Sites

    As the guardian of the Fortifications of Québec, Parks Canada invites you to discover this jewel of Old Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The walls of Québec are a living memory of the city's military past, the only remaining fortified city north of Mexico.

    Explore the fortifications and discover the history of the French and British regimes that governed Québec City and played a fundamental role in the defence of the colony. Walk along the walls of the fortifications, stand in awe of the work of highly skilled craftsmen, and gain an understanding for how these defensive works shaped the organization and development of the city.

    New in 2021: visit the Dauphine Redoubt, one of the oldest military buildings in North America!

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    • People take part in a guided tour of the Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site.
      Parcs Canada
    • Guided tour on the Dufferin Terrace with a guide of the Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site.
      Lieu historique national des Fortifications-de-Québec
    • Children participate in the Speaking Walls Legend activity at the Fortifications-de-Québec National Historic Site.
      Lieu historique national des Fortifications-de-Québec
    • A group of people take part in the discovery tour at the Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site.
      Lieu historique national des Fortifications-de-Québec
    Guided Walking Tours and Theme Tours

    Set off in search of Québec City’s hidden gems! Our guides invite you to explore the history of the fortifications, an integral part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. With a Parks Canada guide, travel through several centuries of adventure, while exploring the little-known landscapes of the historic district of Old Quebec. Discover the city through our guided tours. Several options available.