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La Citadelle / Royal 22e Régiment Museum

Québec City (Old Québec - inside the walls)

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The Citadelle is the largest fortification in North America still occupied by regular troops, and is the official residence of the Governor General of Canada. This historic site was built by the Royal Engineers on top of French fortifications dating back to the 17th-century. The Royal 22e Régiment has been garrisoned here since 1920. Guided tours of the Citadelle and its museum. Permanent and temporary exhibitions. In the summer, the soldiers of the Royal 22e Régiment stage military ceremonies, such as Beating the Retreat and the Changing of the Guard.

1, côte de la Citadelle, Québec
Québec, Canada, G1R 4V7

418 694-2815

418 694-2853

Dates

Open year round

Activities

Tours : in french. Tours : in english. Other activities

Services

Boutique / Sales counter. Library. Panoramic view / lookout

Parking services

Parking: Free outdoor parking

Restaurant and food services

Restaurant on premises. Picnic area

Services for Persons with Disabilities

Partially accessible to the physically disabled (Kéroul)

Groups

Group rates. Reservations required. Special schedules. Tours : in french. Tours : in english. Tours : in other languages

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