This plaque, placed in 1989 by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, commemorates the history of the Quebec Citadel, the building of which started from 1820 to complete the city's defensive works begun during the French regime. Since 1872, the Citadel has been an official residence to the Governor General of Canada, who spends part of each year here.
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LA CITADELLE DE QUÉBEC
THE QUÉBEC CITADEL
à partir de 1820, l'ingénieur royal Elias Walker Durnford dirige la construction de la Citadelle de Québec. Il complète ainsi le système de défense de la ville dont les premiers ouvrages remontent au Régime français. Aménagées sur les hauteurs du Cap-aux-Diamants, la Citadelle domine la ville, la campagne et la rade de Québec. Son rempart est complété en 1831 et les principaux édifices à l'intérieur, vers 1850. On retrouve aussi la redoute du Cap construite en 1693 par Frontenac et une poudrière de 1750. Depuis 1872, la Citadelle sert de résidence au gouverneur général du Canada qui y séjourne tous les ans.
In 1820 Lieutenat-Colonel Elias Walker Durnford of the Royal Engineers took chrge of the construction of the Québec Citadel, which completed the city's defensive works begun during the French régime. Set on the heights of Cap-aux-Diamants, the Citadel dominated the town, harbour and the surrounding countryside. The ramparts were completed in 1831, and the major buildings within the walls about 1850. The walls also contain Frontenac's 1693 redoubt and a 1750 powder magazine. Since 1872 the Citadel has been an official residence of the Governor General of Canada, who spends part of each year here.
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Construction of the Québec Citadel Memorial Plaque
1 Côte de la Citadelle
Québec
Construction of the Québec Citadel Memorial Plaque
1 Côte de la Citadelle
Québec
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 46.80726
Long. -71.20631
Lat. 46.80726
Long. -71.20631
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