Artillery Park

Artillery Park

Artillery Park is a National Historic site of Canada, located in the heart of Quebec city, at the corner of St-Jean Street and D’Auteuil Street, in Old Quebec.

The historic complex comprises military barracks and military storage buildings built in the colonial era, when this site served as a part of defensive works surrounding Quebec. Indeed, the place is strategically established on the edge of St-Lawrence River.

Three patrimonial buildings can be visited here: the Dauphine Redoubt, built as early as in 1712, during the French regime, the Officers’ Quarters, dating back to 1818, when the British were owners of the site, and the Arsenal Foundry, built in 1903.

Guests are welcomed by French and British “soldiers and officers” with their wives. These colonial era characters have a lot to show visitors during a guided tour through three centuries of the military history of the site. Soldiers perform musket practice using real black powder.

Within the premises, the Economuseum of the Dames de Soie Doll is located, presenting a lovely collection of collectible dolls,

Visitors can enjoy an unobstructed view of Quebec city and of the St Lawrence.