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

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.

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.

Artillery Park guided or self-guided tour
Starting point: Artillery Park
Length: 60 minutes
Availability: Artillery Park opening hours

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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