For nearly 250 years, the City of Québec was the political capital and place of residence of the colony’s governors. After Confederation in 1867, Rideau Hall in Ottawa became the new official residence of the governor general of Canada.
Lord Dufferin was the first governor general to live in the Citadelle residence in 1872. In so doing, he re-established the tradition of a residence for the governor general in Québec, which dated back to the beginning of New France.
The Residence of the Governor General at the Citadelle of Québec is housed in a building built in 1831 in the neoclassical style.
Following a fire, new State rooms were opened in 1984. The result is a perfect blend of military and modern architectural styles.
Visit the State Rooms
Accompanied by one of our guides, explore the State rooms, where the governor general welcomes dignitaries and honours Canadians. The tour allows visitors to learn more about the governor general’s responsibilities and to discover the history, architecture and collections of this magnificent residence.
The 60-minute tour is free of charge.
Tour Schedule (individuals)
August 31 to October 11, 2026
Wednesday to Sunday
English: 1h30 PM
French: 3h00 PM
October 12, 2026 to May 14, 2027
The Residence will be closed to visitors for the entirety of this period.
May 15, 2027 to December 2027
Tour schedules during this period will be confirmed soon. Please fill the form below to request a reservation during this period, and staff will contact you with further information.
Tour Schedule (groups of 10 people or more)
We ask that you make your reservation at least 72 hours in advance, as we cannot guarantee a response to your request before then.
August 30 to October 11, 2026
Visits available upon request.
October 12, 2026 to May 14, 2027
The Residence will be closed to visitors for the entirety of this period.
May 15, 2027 to December 2027
Tour schedules during this period will be confirmed soon. Please fill the form below to request a reservation during this period, and staff will contact you with further information.
Note: The schedule of activities may change without notice to accommodate official ceremonies or events.
For more information, contact our Visitor Services reservation desk by email at citadelle@gg.ca.