Plains of Abraham
Plains of Abraham
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
Site of major battles, the Battlefields Park includes the Plains of Abraham and Des Braves Park. Apart from its historical past, the Park is to Québec what Central Park and Hyde Park are to New York and London: a city park of outstanding value, the lungs of the city. The Plains of Abraham Museum is the gateway to the Park, offering exhibitions, activities, services and all information for your visit. Year-round, dive into history with an interactive exhibition on the battles of Québec and an exhibition on artefacts from the Park's archeological collection. From July to the end of October, explore the Plains of Abraham with the Escape Bag Rally or a family treasure hunt. Discover also the dark side of the Plains with fun and terrifying activities for all ages during Halloween and the Month of the Dead. In winter, enjoy cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or ice skating! Equipment rental on site ($).
Duration: More than 3 hours
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- Thomas VOakland, California16,407 contributionsHuge Area for RecereationAn important historic site where the big battle happened that transferred power to the English. Now it's a huge park with some hikes to the river, lots of places to take a picnic and a museum. Huge area.Visited June 2023Written June 13, 2023
- AJracer54Aylesbury, United Kingdom1,163 contributionsWorth a visitIce park. Plenty of places to walk to, nice views, great place for a bike ride. Kept well. Worth a visit when your are in Quebec. The open top bus runs through the park.Visited June 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten June 29, 2023
- Perfect_Fan_Food_SerBirmingham, Michigan897 contributionsFlashback of JoyMy first visit to this park was June 1984. It was my high school senior trip. This time was a great visit. The history, the wonderfully maintained areas are breathtaking. Congratulations to the area and the government for keeping this place.Visited July 2023Travelled soloWritten July 25, 2023
- AmarilisVosJabbeke, Belgium2,318 contributionsAeria exhibition is a must seeWe visited this museum on July 10. There is parking next to the museum. There is an entrance fee for a visit to the museum and a combined ticket with a guided bus ride along the important places around the museum. Our guide was Margueritte, the woman who gave birth to the first child in Québec. There is a small museum and a film about the battles during the Seven Years' War. The Aeria exhibition can be visited with a tablet. On the tablet you can see how the artist created the artworks.Visited July 2023Written August 18, 2023
- GlobetrottingSwedeParis, France3,233 contributionsOK parkThe park is nice, but the citadel is not so interesting please from the outside. That’s because it is built in the flat style that Vauban used in the 1600s. Also, not much information so you may want to read up on it before you go there if you were interested in history.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten September 21, 2023
- FoodangeManchester, United Kingdom2,795 contributionsA Vast Park in a CityLovely to see such a vast, peaceful area of green next to a city centre. Great views over the river and city. Various sites dotted around as we walked from one to the other. Exited behind the Beaux-Arts Museum.Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten October 11, 2023
- Dimitris LSydney, Australia44,506 contributionsMuch about the country's French and British past.The Plains Of Abraham is an important historical area. This is a battlefields park, quite large in size. Its history goes a long way back to the early days of Canada's beginnings. There are museums and many activities that take place here. It is definitely worth visiting and learning so much about the country's French and British past.Visited August 2023Written October 20, 2023
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia44,506 contributions
Aug. 2023
The Plains Of Abraham is an important historical area. This is a battlefields park, quite large in size. Its history goes a long way back to the early days of Canada's beginnings. There are museums and many activities that take place here. It is definitely worth visiting and learning so much about the country's French and British past.
Written October 20, 2023
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Foodange
Manchester, UK2,795 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Couples
Lovely to see such a vast, peaceful area of green next to a city centre. Great views over the river and city. Various sites dotted around as we walked from one to the other. Exited behind the Beaux-Arts Museum.
Written October 11, 2023
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TAMAN1951
Liberty Lake, WA6,465 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
Very nice grounds where concerts are hosted.
Nice place for a picnic as well.
Very expansive and very well maintained area.
Nice place for a picnic as well.
Very expansive and very well maintained area.
Written September 25, 2023
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GlobetrottingSwede
Paris, France3,233 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
The park is nice, but the citadel is not so interesting please from the outside. That’s because it is built in the flat style that Vauban used in the 1600s.
Also, not much information so you may want to read up on it before you go there if you were interested in history.
Also, not much information so you may want to read up on it before you go there if you were interested in history.
Written September 21, 2023
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patriciay455
Baltimore, MD269 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
This is truly a gem that everyone should visit. It is a lovely way to spend a few hours. The grounds and gardens are just gorgeous. Great place to just sit or have a picnic.
Written September 2, 2023
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Stephen A
4 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Solo
This is a beautiful park, no question. If I lived here, I'd spent many hours here. However, as a tourist, with an interest in history, I was sadly disappointed. There is very little historical information around the park about the major battle that happened on the Plains of Abraham. The battlefield isn't ever marked anywhere. Apparently there is a marker where Montcalm was killed, but you'd have to know where to look in order to find it, as it's not on any of the maps. I didn't notice any historical information markers to note where the battle took place. I had to ask a Park's Canada employee, and even he was a little hazy on details.
I suspect the French don't want to dwell on this history. The entire area has technically been re-named to "Battlefields Park." There is a WWI cannon display, like that has anything to do with the Plains of Abraham. Honestly, even the museum adjacent to the Park is really not filled with much useful information.
***TIP*** If you're interested in seeing where the battles and major events of the battle took place, do your homework BEFORE you go, because you won't find much info once you're there.
I suspect the French don't want to dwell on this history. The entire area has technically been re-named to "Battlefields Park." There is a WWI cannon display, like that has anything to do with the Plains of Abraham. Honestly, even the museum adjacent to the Park is really not filled with much useful information.
***TIP*** If you're interested in seeing where the battles and major events of the battle took place, do your homework BEFORE you go, because you won't find much info once you're there.
Written August 27, 2023
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AmarilisVos
Jabbeke, Belgium2,318 contributions
Jul. 2023
We visited this museum on July 10. There is parking next to the museum. There is an entrance fee for a visit to the museum and a combined ticket with a guided bus ride along the important places around the museum. Our guide was Margueritte, the woman who gave birth to the first child in Québec.
There is a small museum and a film about the battles during the Seven Years' War.
The Aeria exhibition can be visited with a tablet. On the tablet you can see how the artist created the artworks.
There is a small museum and a film about the battles during the Seven Years' War.
The Aeria exhibition can be visited with a tablet. On the tablet you can see how the artist created the artworks.
Written August 18, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Perfect_Fan_Food_Ser
Birmingham, MI897 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Solo
My first visit to this park was June 1984. It was my high school senior trip.
This time was a great visit. The history, the wonderfully maintained areas are breathtaking.
Congratulations to the area and the government for keeping this place.
This time was a great visit. The history, the wonderfully maintained areas are breathtaking.
Congratulations to the area and the government for keeping this place.
Written July 25, 2023
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mdgarbaciak
Scottsdale, AZ25 contributions
Jun. 2023
This field is where Charles Lindberg landed to bring medicine to a dear friend who was very ill. The beauty and surrounding of this historical area is must to experience,
Written July 1, 2023
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AJracer54
Aylesbury, UK1,163 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Couples
Ice park. Plenty of places to walk to, nice views, great place for a bike ride. Kept well. Worth a visit when your are in Quebec. The open top bus runs through the park.
Written June 29, 2023
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mvoneiff
Southold, NY16 contributions
Is there parking there? Does it cost for parking?
Abraham M.
Quebec City, Canada
Hello, there is parking on the Plains of Abraham. Enjoy your time in Québec!
Montcalm parking lot
701 Grande Allée Ouest
Paid parking at all times (24/24 and 365 days a year)
Fees:
$2.50 / h (minimum 1 hour)
$9.00 for 12 hours
$18.00 for 24 hours
Plains of Abraham Museum parking lot
835 Wilfrid-Laurier Avenue
Paid parking at all times (24/24 and 365 days a year)
Fees:
$2.50 / h (minimum 1 hour)
$9.00 for 12 hours
$18.00 for 24 hours
Laurier parking lot
655 Wilfrid-Laurier Avenue
Paid parking at all times (24/24 and 365 days a year)
Fees:
$9.00 minimum for 12 hours
$2.50 for each additional hour
$18.00 for 24 hours
On-street parking with meters
Taché Avenue, De Bernière Avenue, George VI Avenue and Grey Terrace
Paid parking at all times (24/24)
Fees: $2.50 / hour
LauraJean
DeKalb, IL238 contributions
What transportation is available from the Upper Old City to the Plains of Abraham? My husband can’t walk this far.
CDB
Philadelphia, PA43 contributions
I would taking taxi. Taxi's in Quebec are very reasonable. I found that it was cheaper to take a taxi into the old city then it was for 4 people to take the funicular.
cmac94
Wellesley, MA7 contributions
I just read that there are concerts held at the bandstand throughout the summer on Thurs-Sun evenings beginning @ 8pm. Does anyone know how long the concerts typically last? We would love to attend one after dinner but don't want to arrive and have it be over. Thanks!
Amanda T
Northport, NY21 contributions
I believe it is till 10. You can call Quebec tourist information and they will give you exact time
Roberte L
Drummondville, Canada
Quoi faire a quebec à la mi-
Septembre y a t-il un spectacle d'humour, de musique ou autres pcq ma fille et moi allons fêter nos anniversaires et nous coucherons à un hotel dans le vieux Québec. Merci de me répondre
Lilinini
Miami Beach, FL12 contributions
Can we rent a bicycle in Plains of Abraham or nearby?
CANTRAVELS
Woodstock, Canada213 contributions
Try contacting Echo Sports Rentals. They can probably arrange something.
Ricardo R
San Diego, CA3 contributions
how close is Hotel Chateau Laurier to the upper and lower town (Old Quebec)?
Niki S
BIRMINGHAM42 contributions
The hotel is located in the heart of the upper town. Convenient and easy walking distance from all the sites above and easy to access via "funiculaire" to the lower town.
Kat F
Belmont, Canada
how much would it cost to go to the museum with 2 adults and a 16 year old??
Smarkow314
Aventura, FL311 contributions
I agree with the above. Figure around 32 dollars for the three of you. Enjoy!
gingers1967
Providence, RI1 contribution
Going to the Festival D'ete. Which hotel is closer for walking... Hotel Le COncorde Quebec or
Best Wester Plus City Center?
THanks,
-JS
Nilminee J
Hamilton, Canada76 contributions
Hotel le Concord is closer. Just a walk across the street.
Mapqueen58
Methuen, Ma15 contributions
catholic churches in the area
Angela W
Toronto, Canada15 contributions
There is a church in Old Quebec (if you want to walk from Plains of Abraham, you just pass the Citadel and make your way down the cobblestone street. There is a 'funicular' to take you down). Not sure if they celebrate mass or if it is just for visitors. There is also St. Anne de Beaupre Church... that is a 30 minute drive but definitely worth it.
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- Quebec City Sightseeing Tour (From C$57.28)
- Small Group Excursion of Quebec City and Montmorency Falls (From C$38.04)
- Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip from Montreal (From C$132.99)
- Electric Bike Tour of Quebec City (From C$168.78)
- Private Guided Quebec City Walking Tour (From C$126.84)
- Hotels near Plains of Abraham:
- (0.21 km) Hotel Chateau Laurier Quebec
- (0.31 km) Hôtel Boutique Ophelia
- (0.49 km) Le Manoir d'Auteuil
- (0.50 km) Hotel Le Clos Saint-Louis
- (0.55 km) Castel d'Amerique Francaise
- Restaurants near Plains of Abraham:
- (0.21 km) Le Parlementaire
- (0.27 km) Restaurant Louis-Hebert
- (0.31 km) Restaurant Ophelia
- (0.29 km) La Galette Libanaise
- (0.32 km) L'Atelier Tartares & Cocktails
- Attractions near Plains of Abraham:
- (0.00 km) Plains of Abraham Museum
- (0.28 km) A Free Tour of Quebec
- (0.24 km) Parliament Building
- (0.29 km) St. Louis Gate (Porte St. Louis)
- (0.29 km) Fontaine de Tourny