The Citadel, Montreal
| The Citadel, Montreal | |
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| Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
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| Type | fortress used to defend the city |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1690 |
The Citadel of Montreal was a former fortress used to defend the city.
Smaller than the one in Old Quebec, the Citadel was built by the French in 1690, with a cannon battery added in 1723.
The fort was demolished by the British in 1821 to allow for the extension of Notre-Dame Street.
Coordinates: 45°30′42″N 73°33′06″W / 45.51167°N 73.55167°W
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