• Martello Tower
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Soldier for a Day

In a Martello Tower or in your classroom

Help defend Québec City by occupying the Martello Tower and experience life in a garrison. Step back in time to 1812 and receiving training from a military officer.

Also available for the classroom

Starting at

$6.00/student

Duration

2 hours

Period

September to June

Starting at

$6.00/student

Duration

2 hours

Period

September to June

Become a recruit in the British Army, under the command of a Royal Artillery captain. 

Through various team competitions, you’ll learn how to load a musket, make cartridges and load a cannon. You’ll also see how the soldiers stationed in the Martello Towers lived, handle objects from the time and experience the discipline required in the British Army. 

Soldiers, at attention!

Accessories: muskets, cannon, cartridges and period objects.

Accessibility

  • Reduced mobility: The Martello Towers are not accessible to people with reduced mobility, due to the stairs with many steps.
  • Visual impairment: The activity takes place in low light conditions.
  • The activity can be adapted for groups of people with diverse learning needs or disabilities.

Plan your visit

Reservation

  • Up to 100 students at a time in summer, 85 at a time in winter.
  • In May and June, the activity is performed in a 1h30 version.
  • Ratio: 30 students/guide.
  • Please note that Martello Tower 1 does not have any sanitary facilities.
  • A dining room is available upon request at the Plains of Abraham Museum.

Fees

  • Price: $6.00/student.

  • A minimum rate applies. 

  • The prices do not include taxes.

  • Free admission for six accompanying adults.

  • Activity cancellation or schedule modification fees may apply. This policy will be sent to you in writing upon booking.

  • Prices and details are subject to change.

Financial assistance

We are listed in the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec’s Répertoire culture-éducation, under “Plaines d’Abraham.” The cultural activities offered by the organizations listed in this directory may be eligible for financial assistance from the Government of Québec.

Locations

Martello Tower 1

Get there

Martello Tower 2

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Information

Submit your reservation request, and a team member will contact you as soon as possible to confirm your activity.

 

Phone: 418 648-5371  | Toll-Free: 1 855 648-5371
Email: reservation@ccbn-nbc.gc.ca

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