An "ingenious" exhibit at the Martello Tower 1

SUMMER SPECIAL 2011
THREE ACTIVITIES FOR A SINGLE PRICE

A unique architectural treasure

Bits of history

Martello Tower 1 reveals its secrets in an exhibit occupying three floors and including eight sound terminals depicting a soldier’s life. Discover the complete history of the towers, their role, their architecture and their military and strategic inventiveness, and the living conditions of the soldiers billeted in them.

“Attention! Men, this is wartime; regulations are very strict and anyone who disobeys them will suffer the consequences. Make cartridges, clean rifles and guns, wash the floors and carry out the other chores even while living in constant fear of a surprise attack by the enemy. Dismiss! ”

In English, French, Spanish and Japanese

Martello Tower 1

Overlooking the Saint-Lawrence River

Quebec City

2011 Schedule

Every day from July 1st to September 5: from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission (taxes included)

DAY PASS
including:
- Martello Tower1
- Odyssey
- Abraham's Bus

18 to 64: $14.00
13 to 17 or 65 and older: $10.00
Children of 12 and younger (accompanied by an adult): $4.00

Consult the "Group activities" section on this web site for a detailed description of the activities offered to groups of youths and adults. Visits for groups are available by reservation at 418 648-5371.

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