Fortifications of Quebec National Historic Site
Quick Facts
- Location
- Canada, Quebec City
- Category
- Sightseeing
- Duration
- About 1–2 hours (incl. walk)
- Opening Hours
- Daily Walkway open all year · On the Parks Canada site (page last modified 24 March 2026, checked 4 November 2026) the 4.6 kilometres of fortifications are accessible all year round. Seasonal welcome points keep these 2026 hours: the Frontenac Kiosk on Dufferin Terrace is open daily from 16 May to 12 October and Wednesday to Sunday from 13 to 25 October, both 9:30-17:00; Artillery Park at 2 D'Auteuil Street, the Dauphine Redoubt and the Arsenal Foundry run daily from 19 June to 7 September, 9:30-17:00; the Parks Canada boutique follows the same two windows as the kiosk. A visitors-guidelines page covers site regulations, activity restrictions, special events and commercial filming permits.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Adults aged 18 to 64 pay a daily entry fee of 10.00 Canadian dollars, which includes The Legend of the Talking Walls activity · Senior: Seniors aged 65 and over pay 8.50 dollars · Charges apply at the seasonal welcome points while the fortification walkway itself stays open all year. The guided tour of the fortifications is priced separately at 22.75 dollars per adult, 21.25 per senior and 12.75 per youth. On the day of checking the site warned that its passes and permits sales page was having technical problems and that pass orders were unavailable.
- Address
- Old Québec, Québec City, Canada (welcome points: Frontenac Kiosk at Dufferin Terrace, and Artillery Park at 2 D'Auteuil Street)
- Coordinates
- 46.8144, -71.2075
Introduction
The Fortifications of Québec are the only remaining intact city walls in North America, enclosing the UNESCO-listed Historic District of Old Québec. Built from the 17th-century French colonial era to defend against threats from the St. Lawrence, the ~4.6 km of ramparts, star-shaped citadel and old gates still give the old town its unmistakably European silhouette. A walk along the wall path overlooks Lower Town, the river and Île d'Orléans—stunning when spring ice breaks up. Maintained by Parks Canada, this military heritage is both an open-air history lesson and a superb photography and strolling route.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | Walkway open all year |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Walkway open all year |
| Wednesday | Walkway open all year |
| Thursday | Walkway open all year |
| Friday | Walkway open all year |
| Saturday | Walkway open all year |
| Sunday | Walkway open all year |
On the Parks Canada site (page last modified 24 March 2026, checked 4 November 2026) the 4.6 kilometres of fortifications are accessible all year round. Seasonal welcome points keep these 2026 hours: the Frontenac Kiosk on Dufferin Terrace is open daily from 16 May to 12 October and Wednesday to Sunday from 13 to 25 October, both 9:30-17:00; Artillery Park at 2 D'Auteuil Street, the Dauphine Redoubt and the Arsenal Foundry run daily from 19 June to 7 September, 9:30-17:00; the Parks Canada boutique follows the same two windows as the kiosk. A visitors-guidelines page covers site regulations, activity restrictions, special events and commercial filming permits.
Ticket Information
| Adult | Adults aged 18 to 64 pay a daily entry fee of 10.00 Canadian dollars, which includes The Legend of the Talking Walls activity |
|---|---|
| Senior | Seniors aged 65 and over pay 8.50 dollars |
| Child | Youth aged 6 to 17 are free, and the site also lists free admission for everyone 17 and under |
| Free Admission | The Parks Canada Discovery Pass costs 83.50 dollars for an adult, 71.50 for a senior and 167.50 for a family or group, defined as up to seven people arriving in one vehicle |
Charges apply at the seasonal welcome points while the fortification walkway itself stays open all year. The guided tour of the fortifications is priced separately at 22.75 dollars per adult, 21.25 per senior and 12.75 per youth. On the day of checking the site warned that its passes and permits sales page was having technical problems and that pass orders were unavailable.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Fortifications of Quebec National Historic Site?
Monday: Walkway open all year; Tuesday: Walkway open all year; Wednesday: Walkway open all year; Thursday: Walkway open all year; Friday: Walkway open all year; Saturday: Walkway open all year; Sunday: Walkway open all year; On the Parks Canada site (page last modified 24 March 2026, checked 4 November 2026) the 4.6 kilometres of fortifications are accessible all year round. Seasonal welcome points keep these 2026 hours: the Frontenac Kiosk on Dufferin Terrace is open daily from 16 May to 12 October and Wednesday to Sunday from 13 to 25 October, both 9:30-17:00; Artillery Park at 2 D'Auteuil Street, the Dauphine Redoubt and the Arsenal Foundry run daily from 19 June to 7 September, 9:30-17:00; the Parks Canada boutique follows the same two windows as the kiosk. A visitors-guidelines page covers site regulations, activity restrictions, special events and commercial filming permits.
How much is the admission for Fortifications of Quebec National Historic Site?
Adult: Adults aged 18 to 64 pay a daily entry fee of 10.00 Canadian dollars, which includes The Legend of the Talking Walls activity; Senior: Seniors aged 65 and over pay 8.50 dollars; Child: Youth aged 6 to 17 are free, and the site also lists free admission for everyone 17 and under; Free Admission: The Parks Canada Discovery Pass costs 83.50 dollars for an adult, 71.50 for a senior and 167.50 for a family or group, defined as up to seven people arriving in one vehicle; Charges apply at the seasonal welcome points while the fortification walkway itself stays open all year. The guided tour of the fortifications is priced separately at 22.75 dollars per adult, 21.25 per senior and 12.75 per youth. On the day of checking the site warned that its passes and permits sales page was having technical problems and that pass orders were unavailable.
Any practical tips for visiting Fortifications of Quebec National Historic Site?
The 4.6 km wall walk is open all year, while the kiosks, Artillery Park, the Dauphine Redoubt and the Arsenal Foundry only keep the seasonal windows published by Parks Canada. The Frontenac Kiosk on Dufferin Terrace runs daily from 16 May to 12 October 2026 and Wednesday to Sunday from 13 to 25 October, on 9:30-17:00 in both cases.
How long should I spend at Fortifications of Quebec National Historic Site?
A typical visit takes About 1–2 hours (incl. walk).
