150 Years of Viceregal Presence at the Citadelle of Québec

For nearly 250 years, the City of Québec was the political capital and place of residence of the colony’s governors. Following Confederation in 1867, Rideau Hall in Ottawa became the new official residence of the governor general of Canada.

For nearly 250 years, the City of Québec was the political capital and place of residence of the colony’s governors. Following Confederation in 1867, Rideau Hall in Ottawa became the new official residence of the governor general of Canada.

In 1872, Lord Dufferin, Governor General from 1872 to 1878, moved into the Citadelle of Québec; in so doing, he re-established the tradition of having a residence for the governor general in the Old Capital, a tradition dating back to the New France era. Since then, every governor general has stayed here in the course of their official duties.

In 1872, Lord Dufferin, Governor General from 1872 to 1878, moved into the Citadelle of Québec; in so doing, he re-established the tradition of having a residence for the governor general in the Old Capital, a tradition dating back to the New France era. Since then, every governor general has stayed here in the course of their official duties.

This photo exhibition traces the evolution of the buildings that, over the years, have hosted dignitaries from around the world, including many Canadians who have come to receive our country’s highest honours.

This photo exhibition traces the evolution of the buildings that, over the years, have hosted dignitaries from around the world, including many Canadians who have come to receive our country’s highest honours.