Plains of Abraham, Urban park in Quebec City, Canada
The Plains of Abraham extend over 98 hectares between Grande Allée and the cliffs above the Saint Lawrence River in Quebec City.
The British Empire gained control of North America after defeating French troops during the 1759 Battle of the Plains of Abraham.
The Plains of Abraham Museum presents exhibitions about the siege of Quebec through archaeological artifacts and historical documents from the French regime.
Visitors can explore 13.9 kilometers of trails for cross-country skiing in winter and participate in outdoor concerts during summer months.
The park received its name from Abraham Martin, a fisherman who owned this land and brought his cattle to drink at the St Charles River.
Location: La Cité-Limoilou
Part of: The Battlefields Park
Address: 835 Av. Wilfrid-Laurier, Québec, QC G1R 2L3, Canada
Phone: +14186496157
Website: http://ccbn-nbc.gc.ca/en
GPS coordinates: 46.79972,-71.22083
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:35
Quebec provides varied photographic settings across a province that combines French colonial heritage with extensive natural landscapes. In Quebec City, the stone buildings of Old Quebec, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, and Montmorency Falls with its 83-meter drop form key subjects. The historic Quartier Petit Champlain, Frontenac Staircase, and Grande-Allée display the city's European-influenced architecture, while the Plains of Abraham and Observatoire de la Capitale offer vantage points. Montreal presents different photographic opportunities with Notre-Dame Basilica, Saint Joseph's Oratory on Mount Royal, and contemporary facilities like the Biosphère and Grande Roue. Lachine Canal and street art along Boulevard Saint-Laurent add to urban captures. The Gaspé Peninsula, Jacques-Cartier National Park, Laurentides Wildlife Reserve, and locations like Île d'Orléans and Mont-Tremblant show the province's natural terrain. The Saint Lawrence River connects many of these sites as the primary waterway, from its lower reaches near Rimouski to the riverbanks at Montreal and Quebec City.
The main monuments and tourist sites of Quebec, including the city's fortifications, historical buildings, public squares, museums, monuments, and natural areas. Sites like the Château Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace, and Montmorency Falls showcase the history and architectural heritage of the city. Walkways, parks, and cultural spaces offer views over the Saint Lawrence River and the surrounding landscapes.
Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec
310 m
The Battlefields Park
4 m
Grand Théâtre de Québec
740 m
Quebec City Martello Towers
456 m
Strøm spa nordique Vieux-Québec
723 m
Grande Allée
461 m
Hôtel Loews Le Concorde
663 m
Église Saint-Coeur-de-Marie
663 m
Pavillon Pierre-Lassonde
368 m
Saint-Dominique Church
314 m
Joan of Arc Garden
543 m
Pavillon Charles-Baillairgé
230 m
Quebec City St-Patrick Parade
588 m
Periscope Theatre
796 m
Henry-Stuart House
390 m
Krieghoff House
344 m
Place de la Capitale
784 m
General James Wolfe Monument
320 m
Pavillon Gérard-Morisset
308 m
Bon-Pasteur Chapel
865 m
Equestrian statue of Joan of Arc
529 m
Historic Jeffery-Hale Hospital
822 m
Cinéma Cartier
643 m
Martello Tower 1
362 m
Martello Tower 2
459 m
Pavillon central du Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec
263 m
Administration Building
421 m
Louis S. St-Laurent House
398 mReviews
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