Plains of Abraham Park

Address: Parc des Champs-de-Bataille (Plains of Abraham), Québec City, QC, Canada

Hours: Public park (open daily)

Admission: Free

The Plains of Abraham are a historic plateau within Quebec City now preserved as part of an urban park often called Battlefields Park. The site is best known as the battlefield where British and French forces fought in 1759.

The area is an open landscaped park with walking paths, lawns and viewpoints over the Saint Lawrence River; interpretive panels and seasonal programming explain the site’s military and civic history. The park is used year-round for recreation and hosts cultural events in the warmer months.

The Plains were the location of the 1759 battle that led to British control of New France; the battlefield later became an urban public space during city development. The plains have been preserved and interpreted as part of Quebec’s national and municipal heritage.

The Plains of Abraham sit immediately west of Old Quebec, on a plateau above the Saint Lawrence River in Quebec City. The site is within easy walking distance of the historic district and central city transport links.

• 1759 battle: The site is the location of the 1759 Battle of the Plains of Abraham, a pivotal engagement in the Seven Years’ War between British and French forces.
• Recreation and access: Open green spaces and paved promenades make the park popular for picnics, walking and seasonal cultural events; the park links Old Quebec to nearby neighbourhoods.

What to See#

• Battlefields Park: Parc des Champs-de-Bataille (Battlefields Park) is the urban park that preserves the plains and provides walking paths, lawns and seasonal interpretation.

The Plains of Abraham are within walking distance of Old Québec’s historic district. From Château Frontenac or Place Royale it is a 10-20 minute walk west across the ramparts and down to the park. Several city buses and taxis also serve the area; parking is available at nearby municipal lots.

• Walk the paths along the river edge at dawn to find the quiet and best photo light and to catch the changing city by the river.
• Visit in July during the summer concerts and festivals-parts of the park host free cultural events and outdoor theatre.
• Don't miss the nearby Plains of Abraham Museum (Musée des plaines d'Abraham) for details on the 1759 battle and its consequences.