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The Plains of Abraham (French: Plaines d'Abraham) is a historic area within the Battlefields Park in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. It was established on 17 March 1908.
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.
Not until the successive phases of development of the Battlefields Park, which extended over about 50 years, did the toponym “Plains of Abraham” come to designate the entirety of the park that is today the pride of Quebec City.
The Battlefields Park (French: Parc des Champs-de-Bataille) includes the Plains of Abraham with the nearby and smaller Des Braves park, both within the district of Montcalm in Quebec City, and forms one of the few Canadian national urban parks.
Site of major battles and first national historic park in Canada, this destination includes the Plains of Abraham and Des Braves park. The Plains of Abraham Museum is the gateway to the site, offering exhibitions, activities, services and an information desk. Discover history and nature in the city!
The National Battlefields Commission preserves and develops Battlefields Park in the city of Quebec, which includes the Plains of Abraham. It makes it possible for the population to enjoy the first national historical park in Canada, site of the battles of 1759 and 1760 and urban park with a unique heritage.
Apr 3, 2019 · With a prime location right next to the Voltigeurs de Québec Armoury, the Plains of Abraham are one of Québec City’s main attractions. And for good reason! Not only are they steeped in history and local heritage, but they also happen to be located on a gorgeous natural site.
The Battle of the Plains of Abraham, also known as the Battle of Quebec (French: Bataille des Plaines d'Abraham, Première bataille de Québec), was a pivotal battle in the Seven Years' War (referred to as the French and Indian War to describe the North American theatre).
Jun 30, 2021 · Explore the history of the battles of the Plains of Abraham and Sainte-Foy through the Battles 1759-1760 exhibition, with its incredible immersive screening, interactive stations and a historical character in attendance. Admire numerous artifacts from the Battlefield Park’s archeological collection presented in the Identities and Traces ...
One of Québec City’s must-sees, this verdant clifftop park contains the Plains of Abraham, site of the infamous 1759 battle between British General James Wolfe and French General Louis-Joseph Montcalm that determined the fate of the North American continent.
