Duke of Kent House

Duke of Kent House is a three-story stone building located at the corner of Saint-Louis and Haldimand streets in Old Quebec. The structure displays traditional Quebec architecture with its steep pitched roofs, dormer windows, and original foundation walls built centuries ago.

The residence was constructed around 1650 for a New France colonial governor and became the site of major political events during the British takeover. The capitulation of Quebec was negotiated within its walls in 1759, marking a turning point in North American history.

The residence takes its name from a British prince who stayed here during his military posting and later became a prominent figure in European royal history. The building today stands as a physical link to this period of Anglo-French interaction in the colonial city.

The building can be viewed from the street as you walk through the historic quarter, which is easily accessible on foot. It helps to know its corner location to identify it among the surrounding structures in this dense old neighborhood.

The original foundation and first-floor walls date back to the 17th century, making it one of the oldest continuously standing structures north of Mexico. This original core reveals construction methods used in early colonial times.