Walk through 400 years of history on a walking tour of Old Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover its hidden gems while learning about the history and preservation behind its defensive system.

 

EXPERIENCE:

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.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Discover the beauty of Old Quebec as you walk along the fortification walls
Explore a soldier s casemate room which is closed to the general public
Access to the Dauphine Redoubt, one of the oldest military buildings in Canada
Capture pictures of iconic sights like the St. Lawrence river and the Citadelle
Visit the heritage buildings in Artillery Park after the tour at your own pace

 

 

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