North America’s largest fort, the Citadelle was built under the leadership of the duke of Wellington in anticipation of an attack from the Americans after the war of 1812; by the time the construction was completed the attacks had stopped for quite some time. Since then, the fort has been served as a base for military and is still occupied by troops, even today.

The exterior of the fort, reminiscent of a star shaped fortress was declared a national historic site and is home to Quebec’s Royall 22e Regiment. You can only visit through a guided tour, which provides access to the citadel, its 25 buildings, a museum that is housed within the former powder house and the prisons.

From the last week of June until the first Monday of September, there is an elaborate Changing of the Guard Ceremony that goes on for 45 minutes.

• Students and Senior citizens- CAD $9 and children (7-17 years)- USD 5.50.
• Children under 7 years of age are entitled to free entry.

• Bilingual tours available from November to March 1:30 pm onwards.

• Boul. Champlain / au 101 (bus stop)

• Bello Ristorante
• Le Saint-Amour
• Restaurant L'omelette

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