Safety zones, scaffoldings, excavation teams; throughout the last three or four years, each time you were having a walk around Château Frontenac, the Dufferin Terrace was not looking as beautiful as it used to be. The reason for behind this was because Parcs Canada had undertaken the task of opening to the general public the remains of Forts and Château Saint-Louis for the celebrations of the 400th anniversary of the city. What makes that site special is that it was, for more than 200 years, the political centre of the city and of the whole New-France.
photo : Louis-Philippe Verrier
So, since May 24 2008, the site of excavation is now accessible to all. Parcs Canada’s guides welcome you at the entrance of the site along with historic figures like French or English governors. They all have very interesting stories to tell since these figures have all lived on that site at some point in their life. Moreover, the historic notices spread throughout the excavation will tell you more about the customs of the inhabitants of the time and show you some pieces of crockery still in good condition.
You have until October 12, 2008 to visit the vestiges. After that, the site will be once again hidden and buried under the wooden boards of Dufferin Terrace. Entry is free.
