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2 Auteuil Street
P.O. Box 10, Station B
Québec, Quebec
Canada
G1K 7A1
Tel:
418-648-7016
Toll Free:
1-888-773-8888
TTY:
1-866-558-2950
Fax:
418-948-9068
Email:
parkscanada-que @pc.gc.ca
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Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site of Canada
Visitor Information
On-line Visit
The Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site of Canada is part of the network of historic sites managed by Parks Canada. Its main role is to ensure the protection and development of the walls and gates of the city (Québec, Canada), the Governors' Garden and Montmorency Park as well as other important places such as Dufferin Terrace and the Governors' walkway.
Stretching over 4.6 km, the walls and ramparts bear witness to the evolution of Québec's defensive system from the 17th to the 19th century.
TO SEE AND TO DO
Fortifications of Québec Interpretation Centre
The Interpretation Centre
© Parks Canada
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Situated near the Saint-Louis Gate and the National Assembly, the Fortifications of Québec Interpretation Centre is located beneath the city's ramparts. When you visit the centre, you can learn about the history of Québec's defensive system, observe a model illustrating the various fortification projects drawn up by the city and benefit from various exhibitions and projections that will give you a visual impression of the site.
Visit the powder magazine built in 1815 and watch the virtual reconstitution
« Sketch of a fortified city », a journey among Québec's
defensive structures of the 19th century.
Esplanade Powder Magazine
The restored interior of the Esplanade Powder Magazine
© Parks Canada / Sophie Grenier
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Built in 1815, the Esplanade Powder Magazine is the only one that has been restored in Québec. It is only one of the many powder magazines found along the fortifications. It was used to store and handle gunpowder.
You can see the building only after crossing the enceinte of the protective wall. Built according to employee security regulations during the 19 th century, it is possible to observe certain characteristics particular to the building such as the archways, the double-sided walls, the arrangement of the air ducts along the building and the entrance to the storeroom that housed the barrels of powder.
TO DO
Guided Walking Tour « Québec, fortified
city »
Guided Walking Tour « Québec, fortified
city »
© Parks Canada / Eugen Kedl
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Accompanied by a guide-interpreter, trace the history of the different
fortification projects and defence strategies from the 17 th
to the 19th century while enjoying the spectacular panoramic views of
the city. Walk along the ramparts and the heights of Québec, admire
the river while crossing Dufferin Terrace, cross the Saint-Louis Gate
and learn the why of the Saint-Louis posterns "en
chicane". You will be overwhelmed by the imposing nature of
the walls and the width of the ditches and impressed when you visit the
underground blockhouse which still has its cannon embrasures.
« Québec, defensive city »
The fortifications of Québec
© Parks Canada / Luc Delisle
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This walking tour will take you through three centuries of history, introducing you to the secret story of Québec City through the evolution of its defense system. Stroll through the streets and parks of Old Québec to better understand how the various walls that surround the city developed, and what events led to their evolution.
Self-Guided Tours
St.Louis Gate, as seen from outside of the Fortifications
© Parks Canada / Louis Jacob
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Starting on the heights of Québec, walk along the top of the Fortifications and pass through one of the gates that protected the heart of the Old City. Spend a few minutes in one of the parks situated near the fortifications and savour the historic charm of Old Québec.
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