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The Citadelle of Quebec (French: Citadelle de Québec), also known as La Citadelle, is an active military installation and the secondary official residence of both the governor general of Canada and the Canadian monarch.
Le Musée Royal 22e Régiment vous invite à découvrir ses visites guidées, ses expositions, ses activités, ses archives, ses collections et bien d'autres trésors cachés à La Citadelle.
This National Historic Site is located atop Cap Diamant in Old Québec. 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, the Citadel has the star-shaped form characteristic of Vauban fortifications.
The Citadelle: A Living Fortress. Guided tours of the Citadelle reveal over 300 years of history. Join our guides to explore this fortress—an active garrison of the Royal 22 e Régiment—and delve deeply into this National Historic Site with its impressive architecture and spectacular views of the city and St. Lawrence River.
Nov 24, 2020 · The Quebec Citadel (La Citadelle) is a 19th century British fortress and the biggest built by the British in North America. Built between 1820 and 1850, the Quebec Citadel is still garrisoned today as the home of the Royal 22e Regiment.
The Citadelle of Québec is the largest British fortress in North America. It is an integral part of the Québec fortifications and is located on Cape Diamond, the city's highest point. The Citadelle was recognized as a National Historic Site of Canada in 1980 and is part of the Historic District of Old Québec, which was placed on UNESCO's ...
Welcome to our exploration of the awe-inspiring Quebec Citadel, a military marvel etched in the 19th-century history books. Built with purpose and precision, the Citadel stands proudly atop Cap Diamant, overlooking the majestic city of Quebec.
