| The Citadel, Montreal | |
|---|---|
| Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Type | fortress used to defend the city |
| 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.