The Quebec Fortifications NHCS
The Quebec Fortifications NHCS (National Historic Site of Canada) towers above the St Lawrence River and is the only surviving historic city defenses in North America north of Mexico and St Augustine, Florida. After capturing Quebec City from the French in the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759, the English strengthened the existing walls.
The Quebec Fortifications may be dated back to 1608 when Samuel de Champlain established the city as the capital of New France. The French, on the other hand, built the majority of what is visible today of the Quebec Fortifications in the first part of the 18th century.
The British captured Quebec in 1759 and proceeded to enhance the fortifications, including the construction of the Quebec Citadel, which was finished in 1831. The Governor-General of Canada, Lord Dufferin, played a key role in the preservation of the Quebec Fortifications later that century.
The military landmark is now a famous tourist destination in Canada due to its beautiful beauty and fantastic perspectives. Today, between 9.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m., tourists can take a 90-minute tour of the last 4.6 kilometers of Quebec Fortifications, which include curtain walls, turrets, and gates. At the same time, visitors can see a variety of connected historic places throughout the city. The Saint-Louis Gate, the Quebec Citadelle NHSC, and the Quebec Garrison Club NHSC are among the sights to view.
Location: Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
