Citadel of Quebec (Citadelle de Quebec)
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- Address:201 Côte de la Citadelle, Old Upper Town, Quebec City
- Admission:Free
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The Citadel of Quebec, a massive star-shaped fort, towers above the St Lawrence River on Cape Diamond (Cap Diamant), the rock bluff along the water. Though the Citadel never actually was in a battle, it continues to house about 200 members of the Royal 22e Régiment, the only fully French speaking battalion in the Canadian Forces. Thus, the Citadel is North America's largest fortified group of buildings still occupied by troops.
Upon visiting The Citadel of Quebec, you will get the the low-down on the spectacular architecture as well as see exhibits on military life from colonial times to today. The changing of the guard takes place daily at 10am in summer. The beating of the retreat, with soldiers banging on their drums at shift's end, happens every Friday at 7pm from July 6 until early September.
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You enter the Citadel of off rue St-Louis, in Upper Town in Vieux-Quebec. Expect to spend no more than an hour here. Nearby attractions include the Parc des Champs-de-Bataille, Espace 400e, Chateau Frontenac, and other Vieux Quebec attractions, most of which are within walking distance from each other. You’re also only a few blocks from Quebec City Old Port (Vieux-Port) and the Place-Royale.
