Musee Du Royal 22e Regiment La Citadelle in Quebec, PQ

Musee Du Royal 22e Regiment La Citadelle in Quebec, PQ is situated on the Cap Diamant and this formidable testament to military tradition is often called the Gibraltar of America. Making up the eastern contingent of Quebec's strongholds, construction on the Citadelle started in 1820 and continued on for about three decades, providing not only gainful employment at the time but also a lasting fortress against any future possible attacks of the area.

The Duke of Wellington designed the Citadelle to strengthen the defenses of the city after the War of 1812. This formidable construction is a star-shaped design and characteristic of other fortifications built at the time. Today, the Musee Du Royal 22e Regiment La Citadelle in Quebec is a national monument which sticks to military tradition of such practices as the Changing of the Guard and the Beating of Retreat, similar to the practices still conducted at Buckingham Palace in England.

You can take guided tours of this national monument and learn more about its military history and how it shaped the area of Quebec. Admission is a reasonable $8 for adults while children and seniors are $7. The handicapped and children under 6 can enter for free. The information presented throughout the Musee Du Royal 22e Regiment La Citadelle is in a variety of languages like French, English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, German and Italian. During the warmer months of April through October, the Citadelle has daily hours for tours. However from November through March, touring is accomplished through reservations only.