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Plains of Abraham

Plains of Abraham
Photo: Guillaume Cattiaux, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The Plains of Abraham is a large urban park on a bluff above the St. Lawrence River. It preserves the battlefield where British forces defeated the French. Walk the paths to see monuments and markers from the event.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 3 of Montreal and Quebec City in 3 Days

Visiting Plains of Abraham: what to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
1 to 3 hours
Best time
Summer for outdoor events
Getting there
Walk from Old Quebec or take city bus

Quebec City itineraries with Plains of Abraham

Day 3 of Montreal and Quebec City in 3 Days

Quebec City

How Plains of Abraham fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Citadelle of QuebecQuebec City
  2. 12:00Plains of AbrahamQuebec City
  3. 14:30Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-CathedralQuebec City
  4. 16:00Montmorency FallsQuebec City
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Plains of Abraham FAQs

Is the Plains of Abraham free?

Yes. Entry is free year round.

What happened at the Plains of Abraham?

British and French armies fought a decisive battle here in 1759.

Are there facilities at the Plains of Abraham?

Yes. The site has restrooms, a visitor centre and walking trails.

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