Chateau St. Louis, Quebec City, Canada

Price: CA$13.50 per person · Standard admission · Adult · Ages 18–64, CA$13.00 per person · Standard admission · Ages 65 and up
Standing: Must see · Heritage site
Rank: Rank 55 of 1,857

Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Plan your visit.

Opening hours

Monday	09:30 – 17:00
Tuesday	09:30 – 17:00
Wednesday	09:30 – 17:00
Thursday	09:30 – 17:00
Friday	09:30 – 17:00
Saturday	09:30 – 17:00
Sunday	09:30 – 17:00

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	09:30 – 17:00
Thursday	09:30 – 17:00
Friday	09:30 – 17:00
Saturday	09:30 – 17:00
Sunday	09:30 – 17:00

Only the listed days are confirmed. Hours on other days have not been recorded.

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Admission

Per person	CA$13.50 Standard admission Adult Ages 18–64
Per person	CA$13.00 Standard admission Ages 65 and up

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About Chateau St. Louis

The Château Saint-Louis in Quebec City was the official residence of the French Governor of New France and later of the British Governor of Quebec. The first château was built under Governor Charles Huault de Montmagny in 1648, and a replacement was begun in 1694 under Governor General Frontenac, who died there in 1698. The building was destroyed by fire in January 1834 and replaced by terraces. Digs under Dufferin Terrace revealed over 500,000 artifacts, and in 2008 the remains opened to the public as a historic site managed by Parks Canada. The site was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2002.

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What's inside

Hidden under Dufferin Terrace, the archaeological remains of the Château Saint-Louis show the seat of power of the French and British governors from 1620 to 1834. Parks Canada presents more than 200 years of diplomatic relations and alliances, including those with the Wendat Nation. Visitors can explore the remains with a guide, or follow a self-guided audio experience about the history of the château and the people connected with it.

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Season and crowds

Parks Canada publishes the hours of the Frontenac Kiosk on Dufferin Terrace, the site's welcome point, season by season. In the 2026 season it was open every day from 16 May to 12 October 2026, then Wednesday to Sunday from 13 to 25 October 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both schedules. The hours page lists no opening dates after 25 October 2026, so check it for the next season's dates before planning a visit.

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Tickets

Daily admission costs CA$13.50 for adults (18 to 64) and CA$13.00 for seniors (65 and over), and admission includes a guided tour. Parks Canada also sells the Discovery Pass at CA$83.50 for an adult, CA$71.50 for a senior and CA$167.50 for a family or group. For youth aged 6 to 17 the same page lists a daily fee of CA$8.50 but also states free admission for youth 17 and under, so check it or ask at the Frontenac Kiosk.

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Getting there

The site lies under Dufferin Terrace, beside the Château Frontenac in Old Québec. Start at the Frontenac Kiosk on Dufferin Terrace, at the corner of St. Louis Street and Du Fort Street, to get your entrance ticket; you then enter the site through the Lorne Kiosk. Bus routes 3, 11 and 21 stop near the site, and VIA Rail runs regular trains to Québec City station.

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What to watch out for

Pets must stay outside, on a leash, on Dufferin Terrace; service animals are welcome with their handlers but must be kept on a leash or harness during the visit. All Parks Canada places are no-drone zones for recreational use, so leave a drone at home unless you hold a permit. Cannabis use is prohibited at the site, fireworks are not permitted, and any commercial activity, including commercial filming or photography, needs a licence and permits.

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Place details and sources

Wheelchair access: Not available OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
Type of place: Museum OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
Heritage designation: national historic site of Canada Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Architectural style: Palladian architecture Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Operator: Parcs Canada OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
Wikipedia article: Chateau St. Louis Wikipedia · Checked 2026-09-09