Visit date(s):               July 1-3, 2024

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.