Explore 400 years of history on this guided walking tour of Old Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See some of the top landmarks in the area and immerse yourself in the only remaining fortified city north of Mexico.
Begin your adventure with stunning views of the St. Lawrence River and the Citadelle of Quebec as you meet your guide on the Dufferin Terrace boardwalk. Walk along and on the fortification walls of Old Québec and get access to a soldiers' casemate.
Until September 5, you may finish your tour with a self-guided visit to the heritage buildings in Artillery Park, including the Arsenal Foundry and the Dauphine Redoubt. In the Dauphine Redoubt, erected in 1712, you will find out about the lifestyle of French and British soldiers by encountering guides and characters.
Québec: Fortifications-of-Québec Guided Walking Tour
Highlights
This tour takes place rain or shine
This is a 3-kilometer walking tour
The heritage buildings in Artillery Park are open on weekends from May 20 to June 11, and every day from June 12 to August 20. Please keep your ticket to access the buildings for free.
Sur présentation de la carte Platinum Une FC, administrée par l'Agence des services de bien-être et de maintien du moral des Forces canadiennes, ou la Carte de service des anciens combattants, les membres actifs des Forces armées canadiennes, les anciens combattants canadiens et leur famille immédiate bénéficient d'une entrée quotidienne gratuite dans tous les lieux administrés par Parcs Canada (n'inclus pas la visite guidée).
Items recommended to bring:
Comfortable shoes
Water
Weather-appropriate clothing
Not allowed items:
Baby strollers
Drones
Not suitable for:
Children under 12 years
People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users
Good to know:
Sur présentation de la carte Platinum Une FC, administrée par l'Agence des services de bien-être et de maintien du moral des Forces canadiennes, ou la Carte de service des anciens combattants, les membres actifs des Forces armées canadiennes, les anciens combattants canadiens et leur famille immédiate bénéficient d'une entrée quotidienne gratuite dans tous les lieux administrés par Parcs Canada (n'inclus pas la visite guidée).
The heritage buildings in Artillery Park are open on weekends from May 20 to June 11, and every day from June 12 to August 20. Please keep your ticket to access the buildings for free.
This is a 3-kilometer walking tour
This tour takes place rain or shine
