OTTAWA, ON, July 31, 2026 /CNW/ -- Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will stay at her residence at the Citadelle of Québec for the first time from August 4 to 10, 2026. 

During her stay, Her Excellency will receive military honours from the Royal 22^e Régiment, visit Canadian Forces Base Valcartier and meet with community organizations in the city.  

While in Québec, the Governor General will also informally attend cultural and tourist activities, including the Grands Feux Loto-Québec and Les Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France. 

This first visit is intended to help make connections with the Citadelle de Québec and the local community. An official visit to the province is planned in the coming months. 

Itinerary 

Wednesday, August 5 

City of Québec

2:00 p.m.
Newcomers at the Carrefour d'action interculturelle
The Governor General will meet newcomers being welcomed and supported by the Carrefour d'action interculturelle. 
Official photographer only  

3:00 p.m.  
Maison des jeunes du quartier Saint-Jean-Baptiste
The Governor General will take part in a Maison des jeunes activity that will give her the opportunity to speak with young people from the region. 
Official photographer only 

Thursday, August 6 

Courcelette

9:30 a.m.
2nd Canadian Division Support Base Valcartier
The Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada will visit the 2nd Canadian Division Support Base Valcartier and meet members of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Official photographer only 

City of Québec 

1:30 p.m.
La grande journée des petits entrepreneurs
The Governor General will meet with the organizers of the La grande journée des petits entrepreneurs and a few young, inspiring entrepreneurs from the Mycélium incubator. 
Grand Marché de Québec, 220 Boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel, Mycélium (ground floor) 
Open to media 

2:30 p.m.
La Tablée des Chefs 
The Governor General will visit the Cuisine de Québec of La Tablée des Chefs and meet people taking part in its Culinary Camps.   
Grand Marché de Québec, 220 Boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel, Level 2
Open to media 

Friday, August 7 

10:00 a.m.
Military honours from the Royal 22^e Régiment
As commander-in-chief, Her Excellency will receive military honours from the Royal 22^e Régiment, which will include the inspection of a guard of honour of 100 military members, the Viceregal Salute and a 21-gun salute. This will all take place in the presence of Batisse, the Régiment's famous goat mascot. 

Please note that members of the public must have an admission ticket for the Citadelle for August 7 to attend this event. 
Parade square, Citadelle of Québec
Open to media 

Media information: 

• Members of the media are asked to confirm their attendance at an activity with the Rideau Hall Press Office at media@gg.ca. 
• Photos of the above activities and events can be provided to media upon request via media@gg.ca. 

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SOURCE Office of the Secretary to the Governor General