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Québec City: Saint-Louis Forts and Châteaux Guided Site Tour

4.6  / 543 reviews
Activity provider:Parks Canada | Québec City area
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Québec City: Saint-Louis Forts and Châteaux Guided Site Tour

Activity provider:Parks Canada | Québec City area
4.6  / 543 reviews

From US$ 8.36 per person

Explore the remains and over 120 artifacts of Château Saint-Louis in Old Quebec. On this guided or audio tour, uncover the secrets behind this site which was once the North American seat of power.

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Duration 1 hour
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Live tour guide
French, English, Spanish, German, Chinese
Small group available

Experience

Highlights
  • Walk among the remains and retrace more than 200 years of diplomatic history
  • Explore alliances with the First Nations from a Huron-Wendat Nation perspective
  • Learn fun facts about what everyday life was once like at the château
  • Admire the hundreds of artifacts that were found during archaeological digs
  • Discover the one and only château that was erected in Quebec City
Full description

Discover the treasures hidden beneath the Dufferin Terrace in Old Québec on this guided or audioguide tour of the Saint-Louis Forts and Châteaux National Historic Site. Step back in time at the official residence and seat of power of the French and British governors between 1620 and 1834.

Begin your adventure with stunning views of the St. Lawrence river on the Dufferin Terrace boardwalk. Descend the stairs to see what is hidden beneath and enter the Saint-Louis Forts and Châteaux National Historic Site where hundreds of artifacts are on display. 

Hear fascinating stories about the lavish events that took place here. Dig into the story behind the important diplomatic decisions that were made here which impacted the history of all of North America.

Find out about the Huron-Wendat Nation diplomatic alliances with colonial governors in an exhibition presented in collaboration with the Nation.

Includes
  • Tour guide on site
  • Downloadable Parks Canada app to enrich your self-guided audio tour
  • Narrated site tour: only available during the weekends (new schedule starting September 5)
  • Self-guided audio tour: available from Wednesday to Sunday (new schedule starting September 5)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with mobility impairments

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Look for a "Frontenac" sign on a green and white kiosk with a Canadian flag at the beginning of Dufferin Terrace. Your guide will be wearing a green and beige uniform.

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Not allowed

  • Pets (assistance dogs allowed)

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  • This tour takes place rain or shine
  • The majority of the tour is indoors

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Our group of 4 adults enjoyed the tour of the old chateau ruins buried under Dufferin Terrace. The excavated chateau foundations were very interesting - particularly the huge hole where blocks of river ice were stored to preserve food for the grand dinners thrown by the French and English governors of Quebec. Our female guide was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and easy to understand, Her talk gave good insight into battles fought in the area and what life was like from Champlain onward. Shards of pottery, bits of jewelry and tools, and weaponry that were found in the "dig" were also on display. This is an "easy" tour that only takes an hour and is not difficult to walk. It's well worth your time as an introduction to your visit to old Quebec City. Since most of the tour is underground, it's also a good activity during cold or rainy weather.

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June 4, 2023

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