Fortifications of Québec Discovery Passport

Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site

Travel back through 400 years of history of Quebec City and its fortifications. Explore four authentic and exceptional sites on both shores of the St.Lawrence.

Get your Discovery Passport to take advantage of a discounted rate on these four activities: 

  • Fortifications of Québec guided tour
  • Guided or self-guided audio tour of the Saint-Louis Forts et Châteaux
  • Artillery Park guided or self-guided tour 
  • Fort No.1 self-guided tour
Dates

From May 17 to October 13 2025. Please consult the schedules for each of the activities offered.

Price

Parks Canada is pleased to offer free admission for youth at our parks and sites, however regular fees still apply for other experiences and services, such as guided tours.


Fees: (admission fees and taxes included): See prices


Details
Guided tours and activities included:
  • Fortifications of Québec guided tour
  • Guided or self-guided audio tour of the Saint-Louis Forts et Châteaux
  • Artillery Park guided or self-guided tour 
  • Fort No.1 self-guided tour

Please refer to the full description of the activities for dates and times. 

Tickets can be purchased at the Frontenac kiosk on the Dufferin Terrace, at Artillery Park (Arsenal Foundry) or at Lévis Forts National Historic Site. 
Reservations
Contact us for more information and to make a reservation.
Telephone: 418-648-7016
Email: reservations.fortifications@pc.gc.ca

Note:
  • Reservations are required for groups only (schools, corporate and travel trade).
Visitors following a guided tour of the Fortifications of Québec in the company of a Parks Canada guide. 

Fortifications of Québec guided tour

Starting point : Frontenac kiosk, Dufferin Terrace 
Length: 120 minutes
Availability: See schedule

Take a walking tour of the most beautiful views of Québec City, the only remaining fortified city north of Mexico, while learning about the history and preservation of its defence system. For more details. 

 

A group of visitors with a Parks Canada guide look at the ice box. 

Guided or self-guided audio tour of the Saint-Louis Forts et Châteaux 

Starting point: Frontenac Kiosk, Dufferin Terrace
Length: 60 minutes
Availability: See schedule

Hidden under the Dufferin Terrace, the remains of the Saint-Louis forts and châteaux invite you to discover the diplomatic relations and alliances of the time, including those with the Huron-Wendat Nation. Sublime artifacts found during archaeological digs are on display. For more details. 

 

A guide dressed as a French soldier poses in front of the Dauphine redoubt. 

Artillery Park guided or self-guided tour 

Starting point: Artillery Park
Length: 60 minutes
Availability: Artillery Park opening hours

Retrace Québec City's social and military history by encountering historical figures and visiting unique heritage buildings, including the Dauphine Redoubt, one of the oldest military buildings in Canada. For more details. 
View of the entrance gate, overhead crane, casemates and parade ground of Fort No.1 of Lévis.

Fort No.1 guided or self-guided tour  

Starting point: Lévis Forts National Historic Site 
Length: 60 minutes
Availability: See schedule

Explore the dark vaulted tunnels, underground firing ranges, powder magazine and casemates of Fort No. 1, the last British fortification erected on Canadian soil 150 years ago. For more details .

 

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