The Citadelle of Québec

Interesting buildings, changing of the guards was neat to see, there's a canon fired off at noon, and some neat exhibits, you do need a guide and can't explore by yourself as it's still an active base. Our guide was very good but the tour itself is a bit short as there's several going on at the same time, more time to explore would have been nice.

We were in Quebec City for a few days on vacation where we tried to visit as many of the historic sites as possible. After briefly visiting the Plains of Abraham, we continued on to the Citadel. Just as I was walking in the long entrance to the Citadel, the crowd was all stopped because of the changing of the guards. I was able to push my way up to the front so I could make lots of pictures and videos. Very impressive. This took so long that I did not have time to continue on into the Citadel. Too bad for me but the effort was worth it to see the brightly colored guards.

Alert! Must wear sunscreen and be prepared to walk and withstand the sun in summer. You have to take a tour (there are two options) to enter here and both are very interesting, friendly guides and staff, one is free and the other is not. Good place to visit and learn in Québec.

If you're interested in military history, this is a must-visit location in Québec City. It's still an active military base, so you can only explore the interior of the Citadel if you purchase a guided tour. They have two options; a military tour where you learn about the military history of the fort and explore the ramparts and stockhouses, and the politics tour where you can learn about the different politicians who stayed at the Citadel and other information. I did the military tour, so I can only speak to that, but it was great. Our guide was Michelle, and she was really knowledgeable about the fort and its history.

Guided tour was absolute fun and very informative. Change of guard for 2025 will start from June 24 be early by 9:45am The museum was also interesting to understand the history and achievements of the regiment.

We had a nice visit to the Citadel. We took the last public tour at 5pm but arrived at 4pm so that we could spend some time in the museum beforehand. It was interesting to learn about the 22nd Regiment's contributions to war efforts around the world. The tour itself was fairly short but our guide was informative and entertaining to our group of about 10 people. We got to see the armoury, the old defenses with their lines of fire inside the fort and of course, being the highest point in Quebec City, the great views of the river and town. I'd recommend coming to the fort if you have an hour or two to spare. Reservations might be good on weekends but we just bought our tickets onsite for a Thursday evening. CA$50 for our family of 4.

The tour of the Citadelle was great, well worth it. We got a chance to watch a performance by the 22 Regiment band and it was really well done. Make sure the account for some time in the museum afterwards, there’s a lot to see/read inside.

I had a fantastic guide who was extremely knowledgeable and answered every question with ease! They made my tour both interesting and enjoyable. I was lucky enough to witness the cannon firing, which was an unforgettable experience. I also loved how, at the beginning of the tour, the guide assumed everyone was from the USA or Canada and was pleasantly surprised to meet someone from Poland! Thank you for the wonderful experience!

Sitting atop this is Québec's star-shaped Citadel, a massive fortress protected by thick walls, ramparts, and ditches that was built in 1832. The Citadel is used as a military quarter for generals, officers, and servicemen, as well as as the summer residence of the Governor General of Canada. it is the largest British-built fortress in North America; it took 30 years to construct. This military site has been active since 1850 when it housed British troops and the British artillery. Its walls enclose 300 years of history from the New France period to today. Known as "the Gibraltar of the Americas" on account of its strategic location and breathtaking view of the city and the St. Lawrence River. Summer visitors can watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony each morning, and the military museum, located in the mid-18th-century powder magazine in the southern corner of the Citadel, is open year-round. Admission costs CA$18 for adults. The admission fee includes access to the museum exhibits.

Great location Tons of history Awesome band Knowledgeable and fun guide But after all is said and done, the goat was the Goat

This is probably one of the main attractions of Quebec city and should be on your bucket list. Tours of the Citadel are not free and are quite popular, so make sure you book a ticket in advance. I believe later in the summer you can also see the change of guards which I wasn't able to witness unfortunately. Nonetheless, I really liked exploring the citadel and learned a lot about the history of the city. As a cherry on top, my group saw the firing of a canon at noon which was fun. Keep in mind, you can also explore the residence of the Governor General after your main tour for free. My tour guide was Amelie - she did fantastic job covering the history of the building the role of the Governor General, and some history of Canada and its international affairs. Overall, it's worth your time and money, then I would highly recommend stopping here.

We took the English language guided tour in May. Our guide was Emaliee (maybe Emily). She was very knowledgeable and helpful! The tour covered two buildings, the grounds, a little hideaway area and many cannons! We learned a lot and also were able to hear them shoot the cannon at 12pm! Unfortunately we came in the "off" season so we weren't able to see the changing of the guards.

Wonder tour guide giving us a nice tour of La Citadelle de Quebec. Knowledgeable and humorous allowing us an impromptu stop to watch the band practice on the parade field. Definitely worth the stop. Bring your hiking shoes and something comfortable to take a walk around the grounds.

We only had a couple of days in Quebec, so I didn't know if we would really have time to go to The Citadel. Boy, am I glad we went. It was really one of the highlights of Quebec. The museum was really cool with lots of interesting photos, maps, and uniforms on display. The tour was also great -- this is an active military base, so you must be escorted around. Great views of Quebec and our guide even took a picture of me and my daughter. Definitely a "must see" in Quebec.

This is definitely one of the tours you need to take while visiting Quebec City. It's informative and the tour guide knew her stuff. They offer both an English and French tour. During the tour there is great photo opportunities of the city

We are off season mid May so sadly no Batisse the Goat and parade. Batisse is in the country with his keeper relaxing before summer. La Citadelle is a great piece of engineering and we would really have liked to hear more about the building process. The tour guides were pleasant but the information given was very limited. There was access to the old gunpowder building and jail, which have exhibits in them, however we were only allowed a few minutes in each. The tour is an hour and it really needs to be at least 1.5 hours so you can view and read the exhibits, we felt a little disappointed. Pick a sunny day if you can as the compound will really shine. Tanks and cannons are around the grounds.

Was told I needed to come here for the parade and I'm so glad I did. It's early (10am), so I took a cab over to be sure I got there in time to get tickets. There's a military band and a regal goat with gold horns - yes, gold!! And you get to take your picture with it. We had a lot of fun, staying for maybe 45 minutes before heading out to see more of the town.

Learning about history is interesting! My friends and I went to visit this museum because the charming and mystery of this place attracted us. Actually, this bunger built to preparing for if American will attack Canada for war of 1812 The War of 1812 (which lasted from 1812 to 1814) was a military conflict between the United States and Great Britain. As a colony of Great Britain, Canada was swept up in the War of 1812 and was invaded several times by the Americans. The war was fought in Upper Canada, Lower Canada, on the Great Lakes and the Atlantic, and in the United States. The peace treaty of Ghent (1814), which ended the war, largely returned the status quo. However, in Canada, the war contributed to a growing sense of national identity, including the idea that civilian soldiers were largely responsible for repelling the American invaders. In contrast, the First Nations allies of the British and Canadian cause suffered much because of the war; not only had they lost many warriors (including the great Tecumseh), they also lost any hope of halting American expansion in the west, and their contributions were quickly forgotten by their British and Canadian allies (see First Nations and Métis Peoples in the War of 1812). It ended up United States never attack this base so now it still a military base but open for people to see as a museum We had to buy tour guy to show us around in the order to see inside but it is worth.

STUMBLED UPON THIS AND IT WAS A QUEBEC CITY HIGHLIGHT ================================================= DETAILS: On August 7, 2019 my husband, twenty year old son and I had just driven up from Montreal to stay two nights. My son needed his alone time to work out at Hilton's gym, so my husband and I decided to wander around the town. We walked down the hill to the Le Chateau de Frontenac. From there we walked along the boardwalk and then hiked up a big hill to the perimeter of La Citadelle. It is quite a work out, but I was in hog heaven. I love exploring and barely needed any rest even though I was the only one who had drinks at lunch. Go figure. My husband got tired and planted himself down on a bench to rest. I got him moving again somehow so we could continue our hike up the hill. There is a hiking trail around the top, so we just followed it around and then we looked down at the entrance with two guys in uniform standing very still. Kind of like the guards at the Vatican. My phone froze up and it took me about ten minutes to get it working again to take some photos of the guards. Eventually, we ended up at the front gate to look at the guards who totally looked fake. They did not move and they were really tall. I was totally shocked to find out they were real people. Then we heard a band playing behind the wall and we paid for the tour to get in at the perfect time. I cannot believe my son was not with us. He'll be an Army officer, Second Lieutenant, in a couple years and he could have seen this active military installation. It is one of only two cities in North America surrounded by fortifications. We saw the band and formal procession that they only do a couple times a week. Check out my videos. GUIDED TOURS ONLY: It is an active military base so your can only take a tour with a guide. It started at 4:30 p.m. and lasted until 5:30 p.m. Definitely take the tour if you visit Quebec City.

Citadels, Fortresses, Presidios, Forts, Castles, are all built for defense purposes, thus you know they tend to be built on hills, cliff, coasts, all with great views. Same for La Citadelle de Quebec. Great views of the St. Lawrence. If you're in decent walking shape, consider visiting the Citadelle which is near the Hotel Frontenac. They currently have two guided tours - the Citadel ($16 CAD) and the Governor's House ($ Gratis), both around an hour. Access to the Citadel and Governor's House is by guided tour only. No roaming the active military grounds on your own. We took the Governor English version guided tour which was lead by Michela, the best tour guide we had in Quebec. She was informative, funny, clear and concise - a great Canadian and Quebec ambassador. The Governor tour will take you through the dining, meeting, reception, ballroom areas of the Governors house. The Garden Room had really great views, wish I could live there! Lots of walking but well worth it.

WARNING: Guided tours only! If that's not your thing, too bad, because this is still a fully functioning and operational Canadian military outpost and they will not let you wander around on your own. I'm not a fan of guided tours, but since I was already there and unaware, I played along. Be prepared to be on your feet for 60-75 minutes as the charming tour guide takes you on a no-so-exciting historical tour of the citadel. There's a couple of small museums, some retired tanks, old greystone buildings, and gorgeous views of Quebec city. During the warmer months there is also an amusing Changing of the Guard ceremony with some overweight soldiers, 4 foot tall cadets, and one very cute but very sad goat being dragged along during this entire process. FUN FACT: The mascot is the "Golden Beaver". The 13 year old in me found that very amusing...

Great place to go! I went many years ago and the memories are still vibrant. Aside from the historical element, which is educational and really interesting, it's just a wonderful and happy experience. Loved seeing the Guards and learning so much! If you have some time go! I cannot possibly do a review to do this place justice. It is great to find a place that is historical, educational and just downright fun.

Renee gave us an excellent tour of the Governors Residence. She's a wealth of information. She was organized and I highly recommend this tour with Renee.

We loved Quebec City! My kids want to move to Canada now. La Citadelle was very interesting and historic, definitely worth the time to visit and take the tour. If you go in the morning, you can catch the Regimental band playing. You can also check out the changing of the guard every couple of hours but this was scaled 'way back since COVID.

If you're planning to visit the Citadel in the summertime, make it a point to be there for the Changing of the Guards Ceremony (daily at 10 am). Keep an eye out for Batisse, the goat mascot. He was beyond adorable with his little cape and gilded horns, and he kept bleating throughout the ceremony. I laughed when he pooped in the middle of the stage area and people had to march right over it. After the ceremony, make sure to get in line to snap a pic with the Goat Major and Batisse! Your admission includes a tour of the Citadel (English tours available). Since the Citadel is still an active military base, you might get a glimpse of the members doing their drills. Overall, a fantastic place to spend your morning. Highly recommend.

La Citadelle is a fun place to stop during any visit to Québec City. There are two parts to the visit: a guided tour and an indoor museum. Unfortunately, you are not allowed to roam the citadel unsupervised, since it's technically still an active military base. For tours, they have guides in both French and English. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. We were able to see different parts of the Citadelle and learn more about life there. Afterwards, we visited the museum portion. Here, there is more information about the founding of the Citadelle. Then later in the museum, you can learn all about the Royale 22e Régiment and their participation in various military engagements, such as WWI, WWII, and the Korean War. It was a fun experience overall, and I get it was worth the price of admission ($16 for an adult under 30). Check it out if you're in the area.

Amazing historical site overlooking Quebec City. You must visit the museum and take the quided tour. The fortress is still an active Military base so the quided tour is obligatory. I greatly enjoyed my visit here and would thoroughly recommend it whilst you are in Quebec City.

The citadel of Quebec! It's a fort made by rocks in the pentagram shape. A must visit place when you are in this area. You can join the tour and learn the history of this citadel. It has museum telling the history of the city. This place requires lots of walking and steep hill. Ensure you are wearing comfortable shoes if you are planning to visit.

A worthy visit and tour. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and offered up so much history of the Fort. The tour is about an hour and you're guided around the active Fort. On top of that, the views experienced are really incredible.

Our bus tour guide relinquish her charges to La Citadelle's own tour guide, Cédric. Cédric was very informative with visuals and some maps leading our group of thirty five Americans on the grounds to Le Musée to The Changing of the Guard promptly at 10am. He explained the logo by breaking down its components including Québec's slogan: "Je Me Souviens" (the beaver is Canada's national symbol). Cédric informed with great details to our tour bus group of Canada's history influenced by the French and British, which pave Canada to become the country it is today. Citadelle is a historic site with 300 years of rich military history. La Citadelle de Québec is the largest fortification built by the British in North America, in Old Québec. Admission is free with guided tours of the residence and Redoubt of Cap Diamant 1693. I highly recommend a visit while in town to witness The Changing of the Guard, the regimental goat, Batisse the X. Changing of the Guard occurs from June 24th to Labor Day daily at 10AM, but does not operate year round. The guards are very kind and patient to pose for photos and act as photographers for tourists in true French Canadian hospitality.

The Citadel is a very old military fort used to protect the city that is still active and also acts as the official residence of the Governor General of Canada and the Canadian monarch. I took one of the guided tours (in English or French) and was quite impressed with the place. It is huge with a lot of history behind it. The tour guide was very informative, and explained in detail the different parts of the fort and their respective histories and purposes. The tour itself was the perfect length too - just over an hour.

This is one place you should definitely not miss if you're visiting Quebec. Try and reach around 10 to see the change of guard ceremony since it's very traditional and one of it's kind of experience. The Royal 22eme Regiment Museum is also worth a visit with its amazing display of the collection of the regiment's and the Canadian history, especially through the two world wars and the Korean war. We reached just around 10 but I'd recommend reaching around 9:35-9:40 because it gets crowded by 10 and you may not get the best view (and also factoring in about five minutes from the entrance since you have to buy tickets). The ceremony had already started. They have narrators in both, French and English. It's a great watch. They have a walking guided tour of the fort. You cannot walk around the fort without an escort since the fort is still an active military base. The only option, if you don't want to take the tour is to either go to the museum or leave. Just one thing about Uber - Ubers can actually go all the way to the fort's (museum's) entrance but we had an experience where an Uber driver canceled after reaching till Cote de la Citadelle saying he can't come in.

Gord and I followed the fortification wall to the Citadelle of Quebec today. The Citadelle is a military installation and official residence located atop Cap Diamant, adjoining the Plains of Abraham. It is a National Historic Site of Canada. The Citadelle has been the home station of the Royal 22th Régiment of the Canadian Forces since 1920. In addition to its use as a military installation, it has been also an official residence of the Queen in Right of Canada and the Governor General of Canada since 1872, who by tradition resides there for several weeks out of the year. As we rounded the corner to the entrance, the guards were on the move. We did the hour tour of the citadelle (it was only $10). Since it is still a military base, it's the only way you can have access to the grounds. Genevieve and Claire were our guides (Genevieve was in training). It was an excellent tour and definitely worth checking out!

Québec City's Citadel (La Citadelle, in French) is the largest British-built fortress in North America; it took 30 years to construct. This military site has been active since 1850 when it housed British troops and the Canadian artillery. The Citadel is the oldest military building in Canada, and forms part of the fortifications of Quebec City. Today, the Citadel is occupied by the only Francophone infantry contingent of the Regular Canadian Armed Forces ~ the Royal 22e Régiment ~ who have called this structure home since 1920. It is also the official residence of both the Canadian monarch (Queen Elizabeth II) and the Governor General of Canada. Although this Canadian National Historic Site still functions as a military base, tourists are welcome to participate in guided tours hosted by soldiers in the Royal 22e Régiment. And while it's not cheap, the experience of touring the grounds is worth the ticket price.  Entry costs include a guided tour / museum entry / access to the traditional ceremonies /

La Citadelle De Quebec, is a great place to go to get a piece of history as well as some beautiful vies of the St. Lawrence and the city. We have a daughter that is disabled, and I have to say this is not made for everyone. We found it difficult to push up her wheelchair to the top, and there isn't ramps etc to make it easier. However, if you are able to get there the view is fantastic. The Citadel is guided tour only, so keep that in mind if you don't think that you are physically able to manage it. ($16.00 to not do the whole thing I think is a little steep). This is a active military ground, so the guided part is necessary. Again, my compliant as with the other tours in Quebec city was that the groups they take are too large and it was hard to get near the front to hear about the history. However if you are fit and able in Quebec and want to have an enriching experience this is where you should go.

We had a great time on our tour. Our guide Philippe was fantastic and kept us laughing the whole time. Thanks for a great afternoon learning about Canadian history.

It was an interesting trip to see a live military base, and where the Governor stays when in town. It was even more interesting the learn what the flags indicate as they signal different people in (or not). The entrance is pretty far up the hill and past the guard booth. The entryway is through a tunnel with graphic panels you should read. You'll see big wide stone walled trenches as you get near tunnel. There are two guards that stand guard at the gates to the inner fortress who will from time to time parade back and forth if you wait a few minutes. There is a changing of the guard at about 12 PM which we missed and was told is a must see. You can use your tour ticket to come back the next day for the changing of the guard if you let them know before you leave. The cost is a bit steep for what you receive. You see the outside of most of the buildings, the plaza, the museum, the brink, and the inside of the walls. I liked seeing what it was like inside the walls and learning how the windows allowed crossfire to all areas where attackers could be coming from. Also in areas along the tour such as in the jail and the overlook by canons we could have been given more time to absorb what was there. The rating would have been higher if we were able to see the inside of the powder magazine (closed for renovation), if we saw the inside of some buildings, and other than the section with the cannons were able to view what it looked like on top of the battlements - but they seemed under construction. The museum could have been more exciting or interactive. No photos so I couldn't show you any good parts they may have had. The tour we took was in English. The guide was pleasant although English was broken and at times difficult to understand. Wh8omever wrote the script for the guides should update it to be more interactive and exciting rather than just a few factoids here and there (the info was a bit light). This is a bit of Canadian history as far as French Canada. More could have been covered about the war that took 20 minutes for the English to defeat the military in Quebec on the Plains of Abraham. I saw high comments for this tour so I need to explain been on a large number of historic and building tours throughout North America and this is my personal opinion in comparison of my other experiences, not one of commenting from national pride. Enjoy your adventure! Carson

Great museum! Must do the tour with the guide! The tour in this museum is one of the best I've ever had! The tour guide is more than awesome! He is super knowledgeable about the Citadel, very passionate about the history here and has great sense of humor. The one hour guided tour let us around the Citadel and enter some buildings you won't be able to go by yourself. The view from Citadel is great as well. One of the best view inside Quebec City. This museum was not on the top of my list before I visited here. But it actually awesome!

My review is biased because it was cold rainy and miserable so it was hard to enjoy the outdoor portion of my visit. The museum itself is pretty educational especially since I knew nothing about the Quebec military. Some things I'd wish I had known: the tours start on the hour...could not find this info on the site, only that they ran hourly but I guess I should have assumed, but we arrived at 10:02 and even though the group was standing right outside we were told to wait for the following one at 11AM..merci ---NOT The best part of the tour is the view of the city below, yes it was spectacular...but unless you are REALLY into military history, this tourist trap isn't worth the effort

This is one of THE places to see if you are visiting Quebec. It has free parking within the walls which are just walking distance away from everything there is to do in old Quebec AND the Grand Allée (hot spot for restaurants, pubs and nightclubs). The views are among the best you will get, by virtue of being a high ground fort used to guard access along the St Lawrence river. They offer various tours and if you are into museums they have a pretty Great War history museum focused on the Royal 22e Regiment. If you are lucky enough to be in the military then they have great messes for each rank category and barracks that can be rented overnight at very reasonable prices considering the location. They also have a chapel and are often hosts to many military weddings of members of the regiment.

Really interesting place to visit . Very well organized and cones with a guided tour . I learned a lot about the French Troops.

Warning...if you walk from Old Town, it's all hills. A lot of hills. Was a great workout! I decided to go during the 10am switchover, and it was definitely worth it. However, I just saw the beginning as I didn't pay for the tour. You can watch them start, and also see some of the buildings from the outside. The gift shop is also open to all people. I liked watching the soldiers do some of their drills. They are everywhere when you walk in. Super cool!

The Tour in this museum is mostly an outdoor tour with very interesting facts. La Citadelle translate to English " a fortress of Qubec ", is an military installation and official residence of Canadian monarch and the Governor General of Canada. Most of it was built in the years 1820-1832, although the bastions and cape polygon which were integrated into the design, date from 1720 and 1745 respectively. It is an imposing and complex military work following the Duke of Richmond's strategy for colonial defence as it was defined following the War of 1812. Over 300 years of history.

We trekked our way up to this historical site on a sunny, yet windy, weekday afternoon. We were greeted by some friendly docents at the entrance then made our way to the admission booth where we paid $16 per person. They provided us with the option of joining the English or French version your tour. Our docent was friendly and knowledgable. She gave us better insight on the history of the base and some corky historical facts. Although my husband and I aren't the biggest war history buffs, we enjoyed the picturesque panoramic view of Québec. Make sure to have your camera ready because when the weather conditions are right, you're sure to get that million dollar shot of the city. Truly breathtaking! Make sure to bring comfy shoes because you'll do a fair amount of walking going up to the entrance! The tour itself was about an hour and a half where we stood and walked the whole time.

The tour here was very informative of the history. The amount of knowledge my kids learned from it was tremendous and we really enjoyed it. The price is reasonable and the place was maintained very well. We got a lot of good pictures there!

I thought this tour was worth the 9 or 10 bucks it costs you. Its one of the neatest things I saw while in Quebec City and the tour itsself was very informative of the history of the entire city. It put a lot of the other buildings and areas in Quebec City into perspective for me since I had heard the history already at the tour. The tour is 60 minutes and the guide takes you through two little museums (one with a lot of weapons and uniforms and another which is in a little prison) as well as throughout all the grounds. The views from the Citadelle are amazing and along with the informative presentations from the guide, make this a well worthwhile experience. I somehow missed the changing of the guard..and the goat...not happy about this. I'm not sure what time I was there, I thought it was a 10 am tour but perhaps not, or perhaps they only do it in the summer. I got the feeling that a lot more happens on the tour and in the base in the summer time. This is an active base so that is why you must go on a guided tour. I definitely recommend this as its one of the most interesting places in Quebec City and rich in history.

A rich history in a city like Quebec deserves attractions that exemplifies such. The citadel does a great job in that in the form of a walking tour. Do note you aren't allowed to roam around the citadel yourself as it is an active military base. No ands, ifs, or buts. Note that there's two tours for this place: One for the walking tour, and one to tour the governor general's house. The walking tour is $5-10 depending on age, and the governor general's house tour is free. If you have time I recommend you do both, but I was only able to join the walking tour due to time restrictions. I joined the 4pm tour, therefore I did not see the changing of the guard, but it probably wouldn't have happened since it was pouring in the morning. The tour guide was very informative overall, despite his thick English accent (again, understandable since French is the language of communication in Quebec). We visited three museums, and the second museum actually had members of the royal battalion showing us how their typical day operates and how their weapons are used, which is pretty nice. The tour was an hour long in total, but I feel it can be stretched to 90 minutes if we were given more time in the museums. Free parking in the citadel. Be careful when entering as the passage is very narrow. Free wifi in the gift shop!

Thought this was worth the time. It's pretty easy to get there on foot, the views are quite incredible and the tour guide was helpful for people who are not that familiar with Quebec history and even shared some tips on what to do around town. It's a former fort right in the middle of town, on the high ground, so it's one of the best places in town to see a little bit of everything.

Our tour guide Alycia (sp?) was so energetic and knowledgeable! We were allowed to take pictures almost everywhere and learned a lot that we wouldn't have been able to know without a guide. There are places to sit along the tour and she talked mostly in the shade so it was very enjoyable!

Hubby is big on military history stuff so visiting the Citadel was in his list. It is a long walk from our hotel and it was so cold at the citadel. Warm dress is recommended if weather is bad. They have tours divided into French or English. While you are waiting for your tour to start there is a very tiny gift shop to visit and a museum on their French speaking 22 Regiment. It is a colorful history. I thought it was funny when this regiment went to fight in WW1 in France and got a lukewarm welcome because they wore British uniforms until the French found out they all were French speaking. Then they were welcomed with open arms. We were told approx 50-80 soldiers are active at the Citadel. As it was a Sunday, we only saw one soldier in his military uniform. In the middle of June they will start their changing of the guards ceremony like they do in Buckingham palace with the red uniforms. The Governor General has a place to stay here and to meet with dignitaries. So for the $14 to tour the Citadel with a guide and a free guided tour of the governor's residence, it was a good deal. There is a lot of walking so comfortable shoes is a must. Many of the military sites are old with irregular surfaces.

You can only visit this area by your as it's still an active military area. The tour enables you to learn some history about the area and the different wars. Another big plus is that you get a different view of the Chateau Frontenac!

Best thing we did in Quebec City. My 8 year old son who loves history and I took a snow trek from the chateau in the cold early morning to go take the tour. It took us about 15 min because of the snow and ice. I wish I had taken our car because there is easy parking at the site that is free. We spent 2 hours and half because there was a lot to see and learn for him. Probably enjoyed this more than the tours of Abraham museum. The tour is mostly outside but it was neat that we got a tour with the guide and ourselves because it was too cold there was no one else there at 10am.

Went here while on vacation. The tour was very good the guide was great the only reason to give 4/5 is that it was a mess to find the entrance. The website wasn't clear that this is an active military base so the entrance was hard to find. The tour was great we actually got to see them practice the changing of the guard routine. Would definitely recommend a visit.

La Citadelle is an active military base, so you can only tour the grounds with an escort. The escorts are college students who are trying to make some extra cash. They do a great job of explaining the history of the fort as well as Québec and Canada, and although it can be a bit cheezy at times, I really liked it. The tour lasts about an hour, but you get to see great views of the city and the river, as well as a stuffed goat and a canon named Rachel. There is also a museum where you buy your tickets that has some history of the Canadian Armed Forces - you can easily pass 30-45 min there. Start your visit of Québec here and learn about the history of the city and the area, and snap some awesome pictures.

I went here while traveling through Canada with family. Quebec City was one of our stops. The Citadelle is very interesting. We were able to view the changing of the guard. We also took a tour of the Citadelle. The guide was extremely friendly and explained everything very well. It is well worth the $10 fee. Since it is an active military base, the tour had to be guided. There were beautiful views from the different peaks of the base. Make sure you don't lose your tour group since they will escort you off the premises. Definitely take this tour if you are in Quebec City.

The museum is very interesting but you MUST take the walking tour (included in the price) or you will miss out on a ton of information and many of the buildings. Our tour guide, Antoine, was fantastic, informative and funny. (Be sure to tip your tour guide whoever it is. They do a great service.) The history of the facility is fascinating. Not only is the tour itself great but the view of the city is AMAZING from up there! Well worth the price of admission as well as the walk up.

My partner and I did a tour of La Citadelle in January. Beautiful grounds with awesome views of the Fairmont and QC. The tour itself was pretty boring and we were literally counting the minutes til it was over. I would totally recommend if Canadian history is your thing but overall we found it pretty dull.