Ramparts of Quebec City
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The ramparts of Quebec City is a city wall that surrounds the western end of Old Quebec's Upper Town in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The ramparts date back to the 17th century, with the ramparts havin
Multiple views of the ramparts of Quebec
Depiction of the ramparts near Palace Gate, c. 1825
Work taking place for the planned destruction of Saint-Louis Gate in 1871. The gates were later preserved, due to the intervention of the governor general of Canada.
View of Kent Gate, one of the four remaining city gates
Citadelle of Quebec
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The Citadelle of Quebec, also known as La Citadelle, is an active military installation and the secondary official residence of the governor general of Canada. It is atop Cap Diamant, adjoining the Pl
Ramparts of Quebec City
…improvements throughout their history. The city walls extend 4.6 kilometres (2.9 mi), with the southern portions of the ramparts forming a part of the Citadelle of Quebec. The ramparts were first built in 1690 in order to defend the Upper Town of Quebec City. In 1745, the walls were rebuilt further west, modelled after…
La Citadelle de Québec, vue du ciel
The 1943 Quebec Conference was a secret military conference between the American, British, and Canadian governments held at La Citadelle.
The Royal 22e Régiment at La Citadelle's parade grounds
The Museum of the Royal 22e Régiment is at La Citadelle. It features items of historical significance to the Canadian military.