The Royal Battery was Constructed
in 1690 to fend off British attacks,
this fortification at the Place Royale still displays ten of its
original 11 cannons. The Royal
Battery saw most of its action during the siege of Quebec in 1759. In
the
summertime, staff explain the history of the cannons and the battery,
including how the cannons were loaded and fired, and a description of
the many perils that awaited the soldier in charge of these huge pieces
of artillery. Children, in particular, are often fascinated by this
well-preserved piece of Quebec's military history.