Fortifications of Québec Discovery Passport

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

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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 .