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Artillery Park (with kids)

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How Kids-Friendly is Artillery Park?

79%Kids-Friendly
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What makes it 79% Kids-Friendly: Kids enter free, solve the Talking Walls game, watch costumed musket firing and try uniforms, so learning feels playful; still, many stairs, no playground and loud shots may unsettle younger ones.

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Reviews4.5/ 5
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Positives:

  • Free youth admission: Kids 17 and under enter free year-round at Artillery Park.
  • Interactive programs: Hands-on games and demos keep children engaged with history.

Challenges:

  • Stroller access: Some historic buildings have narrow doorways; stick to rampart paths for easy strollers.
  • Weather exposure: Outdoor areas have limited shade; bring hats and sunscreen on sunny days.
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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 kids?

  1. Interactive GPS game across historic ramparts
  2. Costumed guided tours with storytelling
  3. Live musket demonstrations thrill young visitors
  4. Scenic river views and picnic spots on the fort walls

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: Covers a guided tour, adventure game, and snack break without tiring younger children.

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Kids-Friendly Activities in Artillery Park

Legend of the Talking Walls:

A 45-minute GPS game with puzzles along the old fort ramparts.

Tip: Recommended for kids 6+; help younger children and bring a charged phone for GPS.

Guided Artillery Park Tour:

Costumed Parks Canada guide shares soldier stories and shows 18th-century artifacts.

Tip: Book at the entrance early; tours fill up quickly in summer.

Musket-Firing Demonstrations:

Watch interpreters fire historic muskets near the St-John Gate.

Tip: Demos run daily June–September; arrive 10 minutes early to find seating.

Rampart Picnic and Photo Stop:

Stroll the fort walls with river views and picnic tables.

Tip: Pack snacks and water; flat paths suit little legs and strollers.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Artillery Park

  1. Time your visit: Arrive at opening to beat crowds and secure seats at musket demos.
  2. Pack snacks: Use picnic tables on the ramparts for a snack break to recharge kids.
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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)?

June–early September offers free youth admission and daily demos. Winter access is self-guided only with shorter daylight hours.

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Typical Budget for a Family of 4 (2 Adults + 2 Kids)

ItemCost (Approx.)
Adult admission (2)CAD 18
Guided tour fee (2 adults)CAD 33
Total EstimatedCAD 51

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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