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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.
Explore the history and architecture of the Citadelle, a National Historic Site and the largest British fortress in North America. Visit the Musée Royal 22e Régiment, a modern interactive museum about the French-speaking soldiers who served in the regiment.
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.
- 1, côte de la Citadelle, Québec, G1R 3R2, QC
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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.
Learn about the Citadelle of Québec, the largest British fortress in North America and a National Historic Site of Canada. Discover its role in Canadian history, its military functions, its ceremonies and its museum.
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.
