Activity 1: Citadelle of Québec – Musée Royal 22e Régiment
The Impressive Fortress
Duration: 60 minutes
Location: Primarily outdoors: guided tour with a few stops at historic structures
Description: Guided tours of the Citadelle reveal over 300 years of history! Join our guides to explore this fortress—an active garrison of the Royal 22e Régiment—and delve deeply into this National Historic Site with its impressive architecture and spectacular views of the city and the St. Lawrence River.
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Activity 2: Residence of the Governor General at the Citadelle
Grades 3 and 4: On Your Excellency’s Secret Service – Mission: New France
Duration: 60 minutes
Location: Indoor educational activity
Description: This activity is based on the famous Clue™ board game and helps students explore the State rooms of the residence in search of clues to solve a mystery. This educational, interactive and fun mission is designed to complement lessons students learn in class about the New France period (1608–1760). Click here for more information.
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Grades 5 and 6: On Your Excellency’s Secret Service – Mission: Responsible Government
Duration: 60 minutes
Location: Indoor educational activity
Description: This activity is based on the famous Clue™ board game and helps students explore the State rooms of the residence in search of clues to solve a mystery. This educational, interactive and fun mission is designed to complement lessons students learn in class about the British period (1763–1848). Click here for more information.
Activity 3: Parks Canada
Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site - Private Vadeboncœur’s Great Game
Duration: 90 minutes
Location: Outdoor guided tour and educational workshop (alternate activity in case of rain)
Description: On the way to the Esplanade Park, students will be introduced to the life of a soldier. They will visit the barracks first, and then become apprentice experts of Québec’s defensive system and will be able to identify the various components of the fortifications. Finally, they will take part in the re-enactment of a battle between the French and the British. Who will emerge victorious?
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