La Citadelle / Royal 22e Régiment Museum

Location: Québec City (Old Québec - inside the walls)

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.

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Coordinates
1 côte de la Citadelle, Québec, Québec, Canada, G1R 4V7
Telephone: 418 694-2815
Fax: 418 694-2853
E-mail
Website

Activities
Entertainment; Tours : in french; Tours : in english

Services
Boutique / Sales counter; Library; Panoramic view / lookout

Parking services
Parking: Free outdoor parking

Restaurant and food services
Picnic area; Restaurant on premises

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

Useful links

Residence of the Governor General at the Citadelle of Québec (Museum / interpretation centre / historic site)