The Plains of Abraham and the Citadel of Quebec

The Plains of Abraham and the Citadel form a high place of history and nature in Quebec City, on the heights of Cap Diamant. The Quebec City audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this site marked by battles and watched over by the fortress.

A site of history, nature and culture

The Plains of Abraham are a vast historic park on the heights of Quebec, the scene in 1759 of a decisive battle between the French and British armies, which marked the destiny of New France. Become a great green space dedicated to nature, culture and leisure, they adjoin the Citadel, an imposing star-shaped fortress that still watches over the city. A place of memory and walking, the ensemble testifies to the eventful history of the city.

What to see

Here you discover the vast historic park of the Plains of Abraham, the scene of the 1759 battle, and the Citadel, an imposing star-shaped fortress watching over the city. The site blends history, nature and culture. It is a major stop, to be discovered with respect, on the heights of Quebec.

Practical information

The Plains of Abraham and the Citadel lie on the heights of Cap Diamant, on the edge of Old Quebec, reachable on foot. The plains are a freely accessible public park; the visit of the Citadel, a working military fortress, has a fee and follows its own hours, which vary. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

What happened on the Plains of Abraham?

In 1759 a decisive battle took place there between the French and British armies, which marked the destiny of New France; the site is today a great historic park.