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Changing of the Guard

Changing of the Guard June 24 to September 3, 2012 Everyday 10 a.m. Access with a guided tour. Type: Family , Museums and Exhibitions Place(s) : Citadelle/musée du Royal 22e Régiment The Citadelle/Royal 22e Régiment Museum -- The Changing of the Guard has been a tradition at La Citadelle since 1928. The Changing of the Guard lasts for 35 minutes and takes place on the parade ground. The new guard assumes its post and relieves the old guard from its duties. This colourful, precisely choreographed ceremony involves the inspection of the troops by the officers, music by the Royal 22e Régiment Band, and the regimental mascot, Batisse the goat. The Changing of the Guard takes place daily at 10:00 a.m. from June 24 to the first Monday of September at the citadel parade ground. Cancelled in case of bad weather. Cancellation of the ceremony the June 29th and 30th and also July 1st, 2nd and 22nd, 2012.* Learn more Information about the event Phone:418-694-2815 Email : information@lacitadelle.qc.ca Location View Map Citadelle/musée du Royal 22e Régiment Côte de la Citadelle Québec , QC Phone:418-694-2815 Email : information@lacitadelle.qc.ca. Event Details. Location: Côte de la Citadelle