Explore Old Quebec City and Citadelle - Quebec, Canada

Explore the Historic District and the Citadel of Quebec City. The Citadel is a National Historic Site de Canada. Watch the changing of the guards at this active military installation. The existing star-shaped fortifications were built by the United Kingdom between 1820 and 1831. Their purpose was to secure the strategic heights of Cap Diamant against the Americans and to serve as a refuge for the British garrison in the event of attack or rebellion. The Citadelle has been the home station of the Royal 22e Régiment of the Canadian Forces since 1920. In addition to its use as a military installation, it has been also an official residence of the Queen in Right of Canada and the Governor General of Canada since 1872.
Related video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJwyS_xHABc

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[davidegg22]

@guitamez Thanks for watching my video! We drive from Montana to the Gaspe Peninsula then Saint Lawrence Seaway to Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa then back to Montana missing Toronto altogether. Ottawa was charming and Montreal (and Toronto) are big cities. We fell in love with Quebec City! If you are a history buff, Old Quebec City will keep you busy for days! We only had a half-day in Quebec City and we should have budgeted a week! I would go back to Quebec City in a heartbeat!

[guitamez]

If you had to pick Toronto, Montreal or Quebec for vacation ... What would you pick? This looks beatiful ...