Tours and programs
Fort Chambly National Historic Site
Take part in activities that will help you discover the fort, such as a guided walking tour, archaeology workshop, uniform demonstration, historical film screening, Xplorers children's program, and more.
Choose from a range of activities that reveal the natural and cultural treasures of the fortification:
- Guided tour of the stone fort
- Uniform demonstration
- Archaeology workshop
- Historical films
- Parks Canada Xplorers program
- Group tour
- Self guided tour
Guided tour of the stone fort
Discover Chambly Fort and its impressive architecture during an outdoor tour. You'll have the chance to learn more about the history of this bastioned fortification through the eyes and detailed explanations of our guides. An ideal activity for those who prefer verbal explanations to reading interpretation panels!
During the guided tour, you'll learn more about how Fort de Chambly was a veritable war machine, why a fort was built in Chambly in 1711, who were the soldiers who built it, what are the particularities of the fortification, what are its main defensive elements and how the soldiers lived there.
Themes: history and military architecture
Length: 45 minutes
Schedule: the schedule is posted on site, no reservation required.
Location: the activity takes place outside the fort, rain or shine, so make sure you wear appropriate clothing in case of rain.
Languages offered: French and English
Audience: the activity is accessible to people of all ages, but the content is aimed more at adults.
Accessibility: the activity takes place outdoors, on asphalt or gravel paths, and on grassy surfaces. The presentation is delivered vocally by a guide and includes visual and audio information. The presentation does not include subtitles.
This guided tour is also available for groups. See Group activities.
Uniform demonstration
Audience participation is solicited and you may have the chance to dress up as a colonial soldier... without the inconvenience. Accompanied by a guide who will explain the characteristics of military attire, you'll also be able to demonstrate antique rifles and their peculiarities. A perfect activity for families and children!
Themes: military uniform and armaments
Length: 30 minutes
Schedule: the schedule is posted on site, no reservation required.
Location: the activity takes place in a variety of locations. See the visitor center for information.
Languages offered: French and English
Audience: the activity is participative and aimed at people of all ages.
Accessibility: the activity is generally held indoors, but can also be presented outdoors. A wheelchair lift allows access to the second floor, if required. The demonstration is delivered vocally by a guide and includes visual and audio information. The presentation does not include subtitles. Costumes can be touched.
This activity is also available for groups. See Group activities.
Good to know! Period soldier costumes (for children and adults) are also available for self-service at the entrance to the inner courtyard, on days when the weather is cooperative. Now's your chance to dress up!
Archaeology workshop
A guide will introduce you to the greatest artifacts from Fort Chambly's archaeological collection, including replicas and authentic objects found during excavations in and around the fort's inner courtyard in the 1970s. Ideal for keeping the kids entertained!
Theme: archaeology
Length: 30 minutes
Schedule: the schedule is posted on site, no reservation required.
Location: the activity takes place in a variety of locations. See the visitor center for information.
Languages offered: French and English
Audience: the activity is aimed at people of all ages.
Accessibility: the activity is generally held indoors, but can also be presented outdoors. A wheelchair lift allows access to the second floor, if required. The presentation is delivered vocally by a guide and includes visual and audio information. The presentation does not include subtitles.
Historical films
Watch these short films at your leisure.
A French Heritage... Fort Chambly
Theme: an introduction to the history of Fort Chambly, presented by a narrator impersonating Monsieur Dion
Length: about 15 minutes
Location: on the first floor in the large room next to the bread oven room
Languages offered: French and English
Accessibility: the activity takes place indoors, in a large room on the first floor with a flat floor and no steps, but with wheelchair access ramps. The film features visual and audio information. The film is not subtitled. The room is spacious and well-lit, with easy circulation. The room is usually not crowded. There are several benches for sitting and watching the film.
Why build a Fort in Chambly?
Theme: presenting the fort's archaeological excavations and restoration work
Length: about 5 minutes
Location: on the first floor in room 20 (bread oven room)
Languages offered: French and English
Accessibility: the activity takes place indoors, in a room on the first floor with a flat floor and no steps, but with wheelchair access ramps. The film features visual and audio information. The film is not subtitled. The room is dark and circulation is restricted. The room is usually not crowded. There is a bench to sit on, but it is far from the screen where the film is being shown.
Parks Canada Xplorers program
The Xplorers program is dedicated for children for children aged 6 to 11 visiting Parks Canada sites with their families. At Fort Chambly, the Xplorers take children on a hunt for clues, which are hidden in the exhibition halls. Memorize the clues and find the secret password to earn a reward. On your marks, get set, Xplore!
Group tour
Find out more about guided tours and activities for groups of 20 or more in the Group activities section.
Self guided tour
You can visit all the exhibitions in the fort and military structure on your own.
Before beginning your tour of the fort, we recommend watching the two historical films to get a good introduction to the story of the fortification.
Don't miss a visit to the powder magazine and the bread oven room, where you can learn more from the interpretation panels.
Audience: aimed at people aged 16 and over who enjoy reading
Interpretation panel languages: French and English
Accessibility: the activity can take place indoors and/or outdoors, if desired. A wheelchair lift provides access to the second floor. The fort's floors are flat and include wheelchair access ramps. There are many interpretive panels to read and objects to see. Circulation between rooms is relatively easy. The number of visitors varies according to the time of day.
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