Parc des Braves

Parc des Braves is a six-hectare urban park in La Cité-Limoilou, Quebec City, featuring walking paths, landscaped gardens, and informational displays about military history. The park centers around a monument that contains burial sites for fallen soldiers beneath its base.

The site was the location of the Battle of Sainte-Foy on April 28, 1760, during the Seven Years' War between French and British forces. This battle was a critical event in Quebec's military history and shaped the region's subsequent development.

The monument in the park was designed by architect Charles Baillargé and honors French and British soldiers who fought in the historic battle. This site holds deep symbolic meaning for the local community and shows how Quebec acknowledges its military past.

The park is easy to reach on foot and has paths accessible for different mobility levels. The best time to visit is during warmer months when the gardens are in full bloom and all paths are easily walkable.

Excavations between 2010 and 2011 uncovered remains of the Dumont Mill, which served as a battlefield during the conflict. These archaeological discoveries reveal how the landscape itself shaped the battle.

Location: La Cité-Limoilou

Inception: 1913

GPS coordinates: 46.80140,-71.24110

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:24