Parks Canada

Free admission for all to Canada Fort, from June 19 to September 7, 2026. 

Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site 

9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Artillery Park

Artillery Park bears witness to more than two and a half centuries of history in Québec City. Meet with guides to discover the site’s significant military heritage, as well as the often-overlooked contributions of women during the Second World War. Fun for the whole family.

 

Dauphine Redoubt

This heritage building, dating back to 1712, showcases more than 250 years of military occupation history in Québec City. Discover, among other features, a soldiers’ barracks, a period kitchen, an antechamber, and an officers’ mess! 

Artillery Park – Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site (canada.ca) 

 

Forts-and-Châteaux-Saint-Louis National Historic Site 

9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Hidden beneath Dufferin Terrace, the remains of Château Saint-Louis reveal the seat of power of French and British governors from 1620 to 1834. Immerse yourself in more than 200 years of diplomatic relations and alliances, including those with the Huron-Wendat Nation.

Forts-and-Châteaux-Saint-Louis National Historic Site (canada.ca) 

Plains of Abraham

The Plains of Abraham combine the beauty of nature in the city with the wealth of a historic past. Immerse yourself in the park’s history with the new temporary exhibition Natura & Historia (starting in June) and the permanent exhibition Battles 1759-1760 at the Plains of Abraham Museum, and the Attention! exhibition at Martello Tower 1. Explore the park with an outdoor escape game or a treasure hunt.

On July 1st, access to the exhibitions at the Plains of Abraham Museum is free. Open from 9 am to 5 pm.

Musée Huron-Wendat 

The Huron-Wendat Museum’s mission is to preserve, conserve and make the heritage of the Huron-Wendat Nation accessible to current and future generations through participatory, committed and eco-responsible projects and to raise awareness of the current socio-ecological issues of First Nations peoples. For this reason, its activities, workshops and visits are developed with accessibility in mind. Visit museehuronwendat.ca for more information.  

On July 1, the Huron-Wendat Museum is open from 9 am, with the first departure for guided tours at 9:45 a.m. and the last departure at 4 p.m. 

 

 

Morrin Centre 

The Morrin Centre is at the heart of Quebec City’s history. It once housed Quebec’s common jail, the Presbyterian-run Morrin College, and the scholarly activities of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec (LHSQ). Today, it is home to the city’s main English-language cultural centre and library. The Centre’s mission is to provide the English- and French-speaking public with rich, engaging programming in the areas of heritage interpretation, education, and the arts. 

https://www.morrin.org/en/ 

 

Discovery tour 

Experience living history with our Discovery tour offered to the public Friday through Sunday. Tours in English: 10 am, 1 pm, 3 pm. Tours in French: 11 am, 2 pm, 4 pm. Places are limited. Purchase your tickets today!

morrin.org/visites-guidees (français)

morrin.org/tours (anglais)  

 

Teatime 

Come sample traditional teas, a variety of sandwiches, and delicious teatime treats, while boning up on Victorian etiquette and teatime customs. 

morrin.org/visites-guidees (français) morrin.org/tours (anglais) 

 

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National evening show : Celebrating our Canada!

From 8pm to 10 pm (E.T.)

Live from the capital, with performances from Moncton and Winnipeg, artists will join their voices and their energy to celebrate what brings us together: our love for our country and the pride of calling it home.

Join us as we sing, dance and celebrate together.

How to watch from anywhere in Canada

The national evening show will be broadcast live on:

New – Interpretation in Sign Language

American Sign Language (ASL) and Quebec Sign Language (LSQ)

  • the CBC Music YouTube channel
  • CBC Gem
  • ICI TOU.TV
  • the Radio-Canada YouTube channel