Visited the Plaines d'Abraham on a cold February afternoon and it truly felt like stepping into a winter postcard. The park was peaceful and quiet, with a few brave souls out cross‑country skiing and practicing their downhill skills--such a classic Québec winter scene. We took the stairs down toward the river, and the view from the top was absolutely worth it. The St. Lawrence River looks stunning framed by all that snow and open sky. For anyone interested in the historical side of the Plains, it's probably best to return once the snow has melted so you can explore the grounds more fully. But for a serene winter walk and beautiful scenery, this place is magical. read more

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it might be a hidden gem for you- one of the most scenic panoramic views of the region and notable landmarks, such as the Château Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace, and St. Lawrence River. There are two ways to get to Pierre-Dugua-De Mons Terrace. The first is to walk across Dufferin Terrace to the end of the wooden slide runs. The second is to walk up from Avenue Saint-Denis. Any photo you take at the terrace, no matter the season or the time of day, would be as pretty as a postcard. Go for a stroll along the walls of the Citadel located next to the terrace. The view here encompasses many of Quebec's famous sites: On the left, there is the eminent Chateau Frontenac, a luxury hotel built to attract visitors from around the world; in the center, there is the historic Quebec old town, a UNESCO world heritage site; and on the right is the St Lawrence river, dominating the landscape and dotted with the occasional cruise ship to bring people from far-flung lands into the city. read more

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Costumed tour guides aren't something I regularly encounter but here in French Canada that pattern changed. Specifically, here at the Plains of Abraham Museum, that really changed. It's here that a costumed shuttle driver/actress will assume a role as she drives through the Plains, stopping to present information in a very amusing and very entertaining manner. It's the best part of the museum and I recommend it as the first thing you do after entering. By starting with the shuttle you don't have to try and get your information from the oh-so-boring film but definitely enjoy the floor that's on. It's got another costumed actress who'll help you with the interactive exhibits which look like they're for kids but proved fun for me too. A third costumed actor appeared on another floor to help and encourage one to try on the uniform of those who went into battle. Go for it and take a photo. The uniforms weighed a ton. A ground floor sculpture exhibit completed my enjoyment of this place after I'd exhausted my interest in everything related to the battle of the Plains of Abraham. The boring film and the floor of artifacts and battle information proved unnecessary. There's a lot to enjoy here but kick it off the right way: start with the shuttle ride. read more

Plaines d’Abraham - The sculpture exhibit provides a break from the story of the battle - Museums Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

Amazing park with lots of history. We only got to really ride around it during our tour of Old Quebec. We loved seeing the site where O Canada was first recited. Would love to come back to walk around and go to the museum. read more

LARGE URBAN PARK IN QUEBEC CITY As part of a bus tour, we visited the Plains of Abraham, the site of the 1759 British victory over the French during the Seven Years War. It is a large sprawling park that hosts events throughout the year. We learned that the following week, the park would be a living museum and host a historical reenactment of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham complete with actors in period costumes portraying historical figures and soldiers. At a lookout point, we admired a modern sculpture of large rings and a tall totem, each created by First Nation artists. We later read that the rings sculpture represented wampum beads to symbolize the past and new beginnings. The totem figures represent guardians who protect the First Nation community. We also walked through the Joan of Arc Garden just outside the Plains of Abraham. The monument is the centerpiece of a small park featuring lush flowerbeds. We did not have time to visit the Plains of Abraham Museum. read more

This is now a large expanse of greenery enjoyed as a park by Quebecers. It's sort of Quebec City's "Central Park" and is the site of a historic battlefield between the French and the English. It's named after Abraham Martin, an early French settler. It sits along the St Lawrence River and you can enjoy the views from here. read more

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Many years ago, when I used to live with a Quebecois family in Ste Foy, I used to walk past the Plains of Abraham all the time on my way to the Old City. It's such a beautiful green space, on one side it's full of restaurants and beautiful homes, on the other side its quiet with views of the St Lawrence river...in the middle, a great place for picnics, walks, relaxing.... Some history on this park......In 1908 the National Battlefields Commission in Quebec was tasked with creating a large city park on the former military grounds spanning the Plains of Abraham between Grande Allée and the cliff overlooking the St. Lawrence River. The name "Plains of Abraham" is believed to date back from 1635 to 1667 as a result of a section of the plains belonging to a man named Abraham Martin. The same Abraham took a path--the present-day Côte d'Abraham--to lead his cows down to drink at the river. The Plains of Abraham--spans 103 hectares (1 km2). Every season tens of thousands of visitors flock to this immense park in search of relaxation and recreation. In the summer large-scale events and concerts are presented on the green space, while in the winter, activities like cross-country skiing, sliding, and snowshoeing are popular.....with the Winter Carnival holding its main events here as well. Québec City has a "Central Park", just outside the Old City walls, a magnificent park that hosts all kinds of activities and brings pleasure to residents and tourists. read more

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The plains are former military grounds and the site of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham. Now it is used as a park. It's a nice place for a stroll or picnic. read more

Plaines d’Abraham - Museums Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

The Plains of Abraham is a historic area within the Battlefields Park in Quebec City. The land is the site of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, which took place on September 13, 1759, but hundreds of actress of the fields became used for grazing, housing, and industry. My husband is a history buff, so we needed to see this when we were in Quebec. You are not aloud to tour on your own, and need to go on a guided tour. I found the tours too large in number, and it was hard to get to the front to hear. However, it is very interesting, and you get to go through some of the barracks and tunnels on the plains. It is also beautiful Great views above of Quebec City. The price was reasonable as well, and I think that if you are slightly interested in history or Quebec this is a good starting place to learn. read more

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Historic battlefields park. The French and British battled it out here. A deciding moment in the history of creation of modern Canada. A local Central Park. Good for walking exercise when you have been poutine on pounds. read more

2017 Review 84/100 The park area is nice for a walk. We didn't visit the museum and a portion of the area was under constuction so there was a large chunk we couldn't access. But it was pretty overall. Would be a great location for a picnic. read more

This was such a peaceful and well kept park. The greenery is amazing and the air smells so clean. I would come here everyday if I could. read more

Plaines d’Abraham - Museums Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

Beautiful, cold, historical place where Canada exited French rule. The active fort was nice, but the docent was misinformed about many of the facts: Zombie soldiers during WW2 and the lack of identification to mother France by the majority of French speaking soldiers during both world wars. The historical museum is wonderful. read more

I'm surpised that nobody has written a review on this beautiful park in Quebec City. Even though my fiance did did not have a lot of time to spend in this park, we were able to spend some time lounging and driving around. What we did see of this park, we were impressed. It is big, clean, and peaceful place on the banks of the St. Laurent Waterway. We saw other people walking, jogging, biking, roller blading, and picnicing. After a long day of walking around town, it was a nice place to just sit and relax. I definitely recommend checking out this place if you are visiting Quebec City. read more

Nice museum and bus ride tour visiting the plains of Abraham or Battlefield Park (depending on who you talk to). This is where the French and British fought in the 1700's. It is a very nice park! They have dozens of cannons from the past 300 years lined up. The muesum also had a very entertaining lesson on the area. They had a sale $12 per adult $8 per kid for the Museum, bus ride and tour of a tower (which we skipped). read more

They've definitely slacked off on maintenance over the last couple years here. The rollerblading trail is downright dangerous - paint and signage indicating its purpose is faded and insufficient, and people are constantly walking on it, creating hazardous conditions for skaters and walkers alike. read more

The museum was good, but the 3-D movie was dreadful - it was about some very boring battles. I nearly fell asleep.