The Quebec Citadel
The Citadel of Quebec (La Citadelle) is a 19th-century British fortification in Quebec City, Canada. It is the largest British fortress in North America. The Quebec Citadel, which was built between 1820 and 1850, is still garrisoned today as the home of the Royal 22e Regiment. The Quebec Citadel also contains a museum dedicated to this regiment that offers tours of the fortress, as well as the Governor-General of Canada's residence. The Historic District of Old Quebec, which includes the Quebec Citadel, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.
A star-shaped stone defensive wall and four bastions make up the site. The Citadelle would have been self-sufficient in the case of a siege, with its barracks, hangers, powder storage, armory, and even a hospital, but it was never assaulted.
The Quebec Citadel is now the sole Canadian military base open to the public. Batisse the goat, the regimental mascot, accompanies the changing of the guard while officers and soldiers dressed in scarlet regimental dress uniforms and wearing bearskin hats perform drill moves for the public to the accompaniment of the regimental band.
Depending on the season, excursions run every 15 minutes to an hour, with French and English-language tours alternated throughout the day. The Governor General's Residence is situated in the same complex and can be viewed on a guided tour.
Location: Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
