

French and British Heritage



Artillery Park | Credit:  Parcs Canada
Credit: Parcs Canada

National Historic Sites of Canada

Explore the Fortifications of Québec, which span close to 4.6 kilometers around Old Québec. They're one of a kind this side of Mexico! Then wander over to Artillery Park, where characters in period costume will welcome you to defensive buildings dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. 



Artillery Park and fortifications | Credit:  OTQ
Credit: OTQ

The Citadel and military tradition


A key part of the city's fortifications, the star-shaped Citadel showcases Québec's military history. The Royal 22e Régiment museum (housed in a 1750 powder magazine and a military prison dating back to 1842), the summer military ceremonies (changing of the guard, firing of the cannon), and the Governor General of Canada's official residence are all worth seeing.

Discover Québec City's military heritage!

Citadelle de Québec | Credit:  Olivier Lavigne-Ortiz
Credit: Olivier Lavigne-Ortiz

Plains of Abraham

See where Canada was born! Take in the Odyssey multimedia exhibition and relive the city's history from the first days of New France and the battles between the French and English forces (Montcalm-Wolfe in 1759, Lévis-Murray in 1760) until the park's creation.


Thanks to state-of-the-art technologies, explore the history of the Québec City Martello towers at Martello Tower 1.

History and Heritage

SAQ New France Festival

Early August is the time to be whisked back to the days of New France in the authentic surroundings of Old Québec. Costumed parades, street entertainment, shows, plays, historical reenactments, and public markets provide a window onto bygone days at this exciting historic festival!

New France Festival

Îlot des Palais

L’Îlot des Palais is a brand new immersive exhibition is taking shape in the 18th century vaults of one of Québec’s most archeologically significant historic sites.


Ilot des Palais | Credit:  Archéo-Québec
Credit: Archéo-Québec

Parliament Building


Come inside and look around this impressive building, which was built between 1786 and 1886. The National Assembly Chamber, home to Québec's parliamentarians, the Legislative Council Room, the Speakers' Gallery, and the renowned restaurant Le Parlementaire are also worth a visit.

Credit: OTQ / Guy Lessard

Religious Tourism



Basilique cathédrale Notre-Dame de Québec

Île d'Orléans


Enjoy stunning views of the St. Lawrence River at Parc maritime de Saint-Laurent and learn about the region's maritime history. Immerse yourself in New France's seigniorial system with guides in period costumes at Manoir Mauvide-Genest. Relive the settlers’ lifestyle in Maison Drouin, a typical house that has preserved its authenticity. Finally, trace the genealogical history of 300 families who settled on the island at the beginning of the colony while visiting Maison de nos Aïeux.

Parc Maritime Saint-Laurent

Native Tourism

Come meet a First Nations people that is proud of its origins and a witness to the history that shaped our country.

The Huron-Wendat nation, which allied with the French in the time of New France, shares its culture and traditions with modern-day visitors at Musée Huron-Wendat, the traditional Huron site, the Interpretation Centre of Parc de la Falaise et de la chute Kabir Kouba, the Wendat flower gardens, and its craft stores.

Native tourism (Norma Joseph)

Routes and Trails


Admire heritage homes, mills, and churches, and discover the know-how of our artisans at various economuseums along the New France Route, one of the oldest thoroughfares in all of North America. Or explore Chemin du Roy in the Portneuf region. Built in 1737, it was the first highway between Québec City and Montréal.

Chemin du Roy | Credit:  Yves Tessier
Credit: Yves Tessier

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