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Artillery Park (with baby)

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How Baby-Friendly is Artillery Park?

58%Baby-Friendly
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What makes it 58% Baby-Friendly: Ground-floor rooms and ramparts fit strollers and entry is free, yet no changing tables, no nursing room, many steps and occasional gunfire make visiting with an infant practical but not easy.

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Reviews4.5/ 5
(from 369 reviews)

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Positives:

  • Free Entry for Children: Youth and infants enter Parks Canada sites free any time.
  • Stroller Accessibility: Main buildings and ramparts have level, wide pathways perfect for strollers.

Challenges:

  • Limited Baby Facilities: No nursing rooms or changing tables on site; bring a portable pad.
  • Seasonal Schedule: Park opens only in summer; off-season hours and fees vary and should be confirmed.
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What is Artillery Park?

  • A National Historic Site encompassing former colonial barracks, an arsenal foundry and military storage built during the 18th century
  • An essential segment of Québec City’s historic fortifications, featuring the Dauphine Redoubt and Officers’ Quarters
  • A Parks Canada–managed heritage complex showcasing military architecture and defense works from the French and British regimes

What is so special about Artillery Park for with baby?

  1. Self-guided, stroller-friendly routes through historic buildings
  2. Wide rampart paths with river views and rest benches
  3. Free entry for infants and youth year-round
  4. Picnic areas and accessible restrooms for feeding and diaper changes

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Allows time for self-guided tours, rampart walks, and feeding or rest breaks with your baby.

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Baby-Friendly Activities in Artillery Park

Stroller-Friendly Historic Tour:

Explore the Arsenal Foundry and first-floor Dauphine Redoubt at your own pace.

Tip: Wide entrances and level floors make these sites stroller-accessible; skip the Officers’ Quarters garden due to narrow doorways.

Rampart Stroll:

Walk along the fortifications on wide, level paths.

Tip: Bring a portable sunshade for your stroller and pause at river-view benches for breaks.

Picnic Break:

Use the picnic tables near the grounds for snack time or feeding.

Tip: Pack a blanket and your baby’s favorite snacks; shade is limited so plan accordingly.

Diaper Change Facilities:

Accessible restrooms near the Arsenal Foundry allow for diaper changes.

Tip: Bring a foldable changing pad; accessible stalls offer extra room for a stroller.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Artillery Park

  1. Visit Early: Arrive at opening time to enjoy cooler temperatures and fewer visitors.
  2. Use the Parks Canada App: Download digital maps and exhibit info to guide your self-tour and avoid lines.
  3. Pack Baby Essentials: Bring snacks, water, and a foldable changing pad to stay comfortable on site.
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Reviews of Artillery Park

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Chris Collins

Chris Collins

Jun 2025

Every member of parks canada was deeply knowledgeable and helpful with are their displays...very informative and fascinating! Great job !

Sanjay Gupta

Sanjay Gupta

Dec 2024

The park contains a renovated complex of fortifications that the French originally began building in 1712. Construction was paused when a treaty was signed with the British the following year. Subsequently, the defenses were replaced by more formidable fortifications at the top of the cliffs and the buildings were converted to barracks 30 years later. The current site includes the foundry and ars...

Jonique Life

Jonique Life

Sep 2023

This is an excellent park, we were walking around here and about to go into a house when we realised we had to pay! There is a fee to explore this area but it’s a small fee which gives you a lot to look at. There is a lot of places to see and to learn if you are into this sort of history. We loved the views of the city from the different areas above. “Jonique Life” If you find value in our revie...

Shlomo Levi

Shlomo Levi

Aug 2019

We walked here from Lofts Les-Billie, and the kids enjoyed it so much. There was a re-enactment of the war between the French and the British, I believe, the Brits were being “hammered” in the narratives. The crowd loved it, but hey, this is Quebec, they can say what they like, but the French took a whopping from the Brits. The process was light hearted and lots of laughs. There are very good re...

Davis D. Janowski

Davis D. Janowski

Aug 2019

This little museum and its grounds do not get the attention they deserve, which may be bad for the govt folks that track numbers of visitors, but is good for the weary tourist seeking a quiet place that lacks hordes of tourists. That is just one of its merits, the other for me was that it has so many exhibits showcasing reproduced paintings of how Quebec developed over the centuries. A diorama of ...

When is the best time to visit Artillery Park (Quebec City, Canada)?

Visit between June 20 and September 2 for free summer admission and mild mornings. Outside these dates, confirm opening hours and pay Parks Canada fees.

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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)

ItemCost (Approx.)
Adult admission (outside free period)CAD 18
Snacks and waterCAD 5
Total EstimatedCAD 23

Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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Map of Artillery Park

Address: 2 Rue D'Auteuil, Québec, QC G1R 5C2, Canada

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About Artillery Park

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Phone Number

+1 888-773-8888

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