Day trip

La Citadelle de Québec

Quebec City, Montréal

Address

Source: lacitadelle.qc.ca, checked 13 Oct 2026.

Stone entrance gate of La Citadelle de Québec with ceremonial guards at their sentry boxes — Photo: Dennis Jarvis / Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

A star-shaped fortress on Cap Diamant that is still an active military site. Admission includes a guided tour and access to the Royal 22e Régiment Museum.

Time needed Half day

Best time Weekday mornings

With kids

Insider tip

Adult admission is $22 (senior $20, ages 11 to 17 $8, under 11 free). The last guided tour starts at 4:00 PM. Budget 1.5 to 2 hours.

What the guides say about La Citadelle de Québec

La Citadelle de Québec is still an active military site. Its hours and admission page lists adults at $22, seniors and students at $20, ages 11 to 17 at $8, and under 11 free. Admission includes a 60-minute guided tour and the Royal 22e Régiment Museum. It's open 10:00 to 17:30 from 1 September 2026 to 21 May 2027, and it closes on 25 December and 1 January.

From Best Day Trips from Montréal: Quebec City and Mont-Tremblant

The Citadelle is still an active military site. Its hours and admission page, read 7 November 2026, lists $22 for adults, $20 for seniors (65 and over) and students (18 and over), $8 for ages 11 to 17 and free for 10 and under.

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Around Quebec City

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Musée du Monastère des Augustines Museum · 12 min walk
Musée de la civilisation Museum · 13 min walk
Bibliothèque Gabrielle-Roy Landmark · 17 min walk
Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec Museum · 17 min walk
Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site Park · 3.0 km away
Parc de la Chute-Montmorency Day trip · 10.4 km away

Good to know

What is the address of La Citadelle de Québec?: 1 Côte de la Citadelle, Quebec City, QC.
How long do you need at La Citadelle de Québec?: Plan for half day.
When is the best time to visit La Citadelle de Québec?: Weekday mornings.

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