Fortifications of Quebec National Historic Site

A must see!

Worth every penny for the tour. If you come in December like we did bundle up in an extra layer. The walking tour is about 1.5 hours and mostly outside. Stunning views and great history here.

Evidence of Canada's history and culture

Quebec is the only walled city in Canada. There are extensive fortifications around the city and it is quite an experience walking around them. There is much evidence of Canada's history and culture a...

Nice area

Great place to use your imagination to envision the need to defend Quebec City from marine invaders. They were the most likely enemies at the time.

Amazing views to walk around the walls of the city

The fortification runs around the old city. There are multiple entry points. We chose to go up through Terrase Dufferin. The views are incredible. You can walk a distance seeing different angles of th...

Great walk

Walk around the ramparts and stop for great pictures. The old town is the only city in North America that is fortified. It’s not a specific place but the entire city that is surround by fortified wall...