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Fort Saint-Jean Museum

Museum - History and society - Military Heritage

Tourist region: Montérégie

Photo: Fort Saint-Jean Museum

15 Jacques-Cartier Nord
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec J3B 8R8

Telephone: 450 358-6500, ext. 5769

SMQ code: 158604

Website: http://www.museedufortsaintjean.ca/

Hours

Seasonal
From late May until Labour Day: Wednesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Rest of the year: by reservation

Regular rates

Adults: $4
Ages 6 to 12: $2
Elders: $3
Groups of 15 or more: $2 per person
  • Packages available

To discover, see and do...

Come explore over 340 years of military history (1666-2007) on the site of the former Saint-Jean Royal Military College, featuring Native warriors, French and English troops, American revolutionaries and many different Canadian units. Located in the former Protestant chapel, the Museum tells the story of a heritage site that is the only place in Canada, aside from Quebec City, to have been continuously occupied by military forces since the French regime. The exhibition presents thematic maps, models, uniforms, weapons and other artifacts. An outdoor guided tour lets you walk in the steps of the many different people who have passed this way over the years and see the remains of ramparts, military equipment and the original British buildings dating from 1839, all on an enchanting site next to the Richelieu River.

Heritage classification

  • National historic site (Canada)

Reception (languages)

Exhibitions: French, English
Guided tours: French, English

Services

  • Parking
  • Sales counter
  • Cafeteria

Capacity

Self-guided tours: 200 people
Guided tours: 100 people
For more information on the region and local attractions, consult the Montérégie Tourism Association Website.
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