Continuing to walk along the ramparts, I see I am headed towards the Citadel, which the French started building in 1750, when bastions were built for storing gunpowder. The British completed the fort in 1820, 30 years after they began construction. The fort served as the eastern flank of the city's defences against potentially invading Americans. The internal layout is somewhat irregular, making it difficult for invaders to find their way around, and is situated 100m above the river, thus providing commanding views of the waterway.
But one doesn't normally find an information booth at the entrance to a fort, so presumably no invasion is deemed imminent.
Ah, that hotel is visible even from within the Citadel's walls.
Hmmm, a rather rusty vehicle. I guess they use salt on the roads nearby.
Ah, must have guards! Actually this is the entrance to the museum within the Citadel. There's a daily changing of the guard ceremony.
The view to the north from the ramparts of the Citadel, on the city (i.e. inside) side.
A view downstream of the St. Lawrence River, as seen from the inside ramparts of the Citadel. The far bank of the river, as it turns to the right, is Ile d'Orleans, our destination tomorrow.
Another view of the Saint Lawrence from the Citadel's inside ramparts. The Chateau Frontenac is clearly visible (hint: don't start a rebellion with headquarters in the hotel!), as is the river.
Walking The Ramparts