Landmark

Saint-Louis Forts and Châteaux National Historic Site

Quebec City, Montréal

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Source: parks.canada.ca, checked 13 Oct 2026.

Archaeological remains of the Château Saint-Louis, the seat of French and British governors from 1620 to 1834, sit under the Dufferin Terrace beside the Château Frontenac. You can take a guided tour or follow an audio guide.

Time needed 1 hour

Best time Daytime

Rainy day

Insider tip

Pick up your ticket at the Frontenac kiosk on the terrace, then enter through the Lorne kiosk. The 2026 season runs to October 25.

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Nearby

Vieux-Québec (Old Quebec) Day trip · 2 min walk The walled historic district of Quebec City, with the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac hotel, built by the Canadian Pacific Railway and opened in 1893,... Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral Church · 4 min walk The parish church of Old Quebec, with a restored Casavant organ. Chapelle du Séminaire Church · 5 min walk A deconsecrated chapel blessed in 1900 after the earlier building burned in 1888. Musée de la civilisation Museum · 6 min walk A museum on the Old Quebec waterfront. Librairie Pantoute Shopping · 8 min walk An independent bookshop founded in 1972, in the Rue Saint-Jean location since 1985. La Citadelle de Québec Day trip · 8 min walk A star-shaped fortress on Cap Diamant that is still an active military site.

Around Quebec City

Quebec City has 15 places on the Roam Montréal map: 5 day trips, 3 museums, 2 churches and basilicas, 2 landmarks, 1 viewpoint, 1 park or garden and 1 shop.

Musée du Monastère des Augustines Museum · 9 min walk
Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site Day trip · 9 min walk
Plains of Abraham (Parc des Champs-de-Bataille) Day trip · 10 min walk
Observatoire de la Capitale Viewpoint · 13 min walk
Bibliothèque Gabrielle-Roy Landmark · 21 min walk
Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec Museum · 25 min walk
Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site Park · 3.2 km away
Parc de la Chute-Montmorency Day trip · 9.9 km away

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Good to know

What is the address of Saint-Louis Forts and Châteaux National Historic Site?: Dufferin Terrace, Quebec City, QC.
How long do you need at Saint-Louis Forts and Châteaux National Historic Site?: Plan for 1 hour.
When is the best time to visit Saint-Louis Forts and Châteaux National Historic Site?: Daytime.

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