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Coordinates: 46°47′59″N 71°13′15″W. 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.
- National Battlefields Commission
Its significance lies in the Battle of the Plains of Abraham...
- Battle of the Plains of Abraham
The Battle of the Plains of Abraham, also known as the...
- National Battlefields Commission
Feb 7, 2006 · The Battle of the Plains of Abraham (13 September 1759), also known as the Battle of Quebec, was a pivotal moment in the Seven Years’ War and in the history of Canada. A British invasion force led by General James Wolfe defeated French troops under the Marquis de Montcalm , leading to the surrender of Quebec to the British.
- 658 British650 French
- Quebec City, New France
- 13 September 1759
Battle of the Plains of Abraham. The fate of New France was decided on September 13, 1759, in Québec City, on the Plains of Abraham. The famous battle of Québec pitted French troops against English, with their respective Generals Louis‑Joseph de Montcalm and James Wolfe leading the charge.
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” is the name commonly used to designate the Battlefields Park. Located on a natural promontory along the North Shore of the St. Lawrence River, the site has been the focus of the development of Quebec City since its founding by Samuel de Champlain in 1608. Where does the name come from, one might ask.
Mar 23, 2024 · Plains of Abraham, plains in Quebec region, southern Quebec province, Canada. The plains lie at the western edge of the old walled city, overlooking the St. Lawrence River. The plateau was the scene of a battle (September 13, 1759) between the French under the Marquis de Montcalm and the British.
