Nearby sites on trip: No other UNESCO Heritage sites.
Overnight location: <400 m west of the zone
Location(s): The old streets and buildings inside the perimeter, including the following. Note that the last 3 are operated by Parks Canada and there are fees.
Entry gates in the walls: St. Louis, Kent and St. Jean
47 Rue St. Louis, where Montcalm died (outside only)
34 Rue St. Louis, a 1676 home, now a restaurant (where we ate one night)
Churches, basilica, convents and other buildings (from outside)
Chateau Frontenac
Place Royale
Quartier Petit Champlain (See photo)
Artillery park buildings including the Dauphine redoubt, $
Fortifications tour, $
Saint-Louis Forts et Châteaux archeology, $
Travel method(s): Foot
Travel duration: Minutes to enter the site, but hours wandering about.
Visit duration: Parts of 3 days, 2 days equivalent.
OUV: Excellent example of a fortified colonial town. Somewhat modified over time, but well preserved.
Best of: Walls and remaining fortifications. The walls are undergoing restoration works that are expected to last multiple years beyond 2024.
Worst of: Driving in the old town would not be fun. Walking is the better option.