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Citadelle

1 Cote De la Citadelle | Cap Diamant, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 3R2, Canada
418 694-2815
As featured in 3 days in Quebec
Ranked #13 of 99 attractions in Quebec City
4.5 of 5 stars 107 Reviews
Type: Museums
Owner description: LA CITADELLE OF QUEBEC IS BUILT ON THE CAP DIAMANT, THE HIGHEST NATURAL POINT OF OLD QUEBEC. GUIDED TOURS OF LA CITADELLE AND THE ROYAL 22E RÉGIMENT...... more » Owner description: LA CITADELLE OF QUEBEC IS BUILT ON THE CAP DIAMANT, THE HIGHEST NATURAL POINT OF OLD QUEBEC. GUIDED TOURS OF LA CITADELLE AND THE ROYAL 22E RÉGIMENT MUSEUM OFFER A COMPREHENSION OF TERRITORIAL SPACE AND DEFENSE ORGANIZATION, VISIT OF EXHIBITIONS AND A WONDERFUL VIEW OF THE CITY AND SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER. THIS CITADEL IS THE MOST IMPORTANT BRITISH FORTIFICATION OF NORTH AMERICA. LA CITADELLE OF QUEBEC IS A NATIONAL HISTORICAL SITE. « less
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Halifax, Nova Scotia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The Citadel type of defence system was designed by a Frenchman. This fort in Quebec City was built by the British military and has been occupied by the military ever since. Currently it is the home of the 22nd Regiment of the Royal Canadian Regiment, or "Van Doos" which comes from the French for 22, "Vingt-Deux". The citadel has never... More

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Vancouver
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Well worth a tour to hear about the history of Canada. Some real interesting artifacts within the Citadelle. More

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Kitchener, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

we had an excellent and highly enthusiastic tour guide, very friendly and knowledable. More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

I took a tour of the Citadelle, not for the military aspect; but because of the history of the place. It was an excellent tour and quite fascinating and unique. I especially loved the museum, despite having to dodge school children on tour. Would recommend to anyone who wants to know more about the unique history of the region. More

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Manchester, New Hampshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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Make sure you get there early and stay for the changing of the guards. An event you don't want to miss. More

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Boston
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

The entrance was hard to find and you can only gain access if you pay and have an hour long tour. Since we have two kids, we skipped the tour and walked around outside. At noon they shot off a cannon that the kids still talk about. Impressive place. More

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

The entrance is not well marked and very hard to find. We walked all around it before actually finding the way in. I wasn't excited about this museum visit. I thought at least I'd be able to take a few good pictures because it sits high up, overlooking the rest of Quebec City. I am not into military history in... More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

My family and I mostly went to the Citadelle for the Changing of the Guard ceremony, which is what I recommend it for. The tour is certainly interesting (it's required, as it's still an active military base), and the grounds are well-manicured and lovely. But the ceremony lived up to my expectations: all the pomp is fascinating to me, but... More

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St. John's, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

This site is very good if you are interested in war and military sites, many, MANY cannons and some tanks flank the slopes of the citadel making it a wonderful view, only guided tours to visit the citadel since it is still an active military base for the 22nd royal canadian regiment More

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Brookhaven
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

We are always looking for a great view, and you cannot beat the view at the Citadelle--Quebec City's highest point. More

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