The changing of the guard takes place at 10:00 am. It isn’t too crowded, so you’ll have a good view wherever you stand.

We did a walking tour of the Citadelle and despite the windy, rainy, cold conditions, greatly enjoyed ourselves. Rich history, witty/funny tour guide, interesting buildings and views. Definitely worth your while! Learned a lot of new things.

What an amazing experience. While vacationing in Quebec City this summer, we took the recommendation from several people to visit the Citadelle. Nestled in the outskirts of Old Quebec City, the Citadel is home to the Royal 22nd regiment. This is an active military base,...More

Take the time to visit this active base and learn more about the history of Quebec and Canada. Great views of the city and the river!

This structure sits on the tallest hill in Quebec City and is so huge, it overwhelms the entire highest plateau. From here, you can view the harbor, the upper and lower city and as far as the eye can see. It is no wonder that...More

Situated at the top end of the town, overlooking the river below, you can feel the history of this structure, and you feel for those that had to live here, as with all buildings of this type, practicability overcame the need for stunning architecture, but...More

Quebec City is fun of history and the Citadel is a big part of that history. The Citadel is located in the Upper Town. To reach the fortification, it is a 15-20 uphill walk from the Provencial Parliament building. There are markers with useful information...More