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Adults

2012 Edition

For your special activities, conferences, meetings, symposiums and family gatherings, our explosive cocktail blending humour, history and interactivity will conquer the minds of all your guests.

- The Snowshoer
- Wolfe and Montcalm
- Artilleryman of the Tower
- Odyssey : A Journey through History on the Plains of Abraham
- Wolfe and Montcalm on Furlough
- Animated Guided Tour

General Information

 

THE SNOWSHOER

Put on your caps, mittens and snowshoes and lift the veil on the Plains of Abraham winter sports. Join a snowshoer of the early 20th century to relive the Belle Époque of these winter strolls. This is a one-of-a-kind recreational activity that will make you shiver with delight. Traditionnal snowshoes, arrow sashes, lanterns (in the evening) and hot chocolate included.

For a quick view of the Guided Tour Snowshoer :

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WOLFE AND MONTCALM

Take a ringside seat to watch a friendly clash between generals Wolfe and Montcalm. To decide who will be the winner between these two generals, a contest is organized… in which their hosts will represent them. A gun loading competition, military and surgery quizzes will seal this thorny situation permanently.

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ARTILLERYMAN OF THE TOWER

Learn about the lifestyle of soldiers stationed in the Martello Towers together with British officers, an interactive historical activity on the military life of soldiers who served with the Royal Artillery during the War of 1812. Competition, quiz, period objects and setting.



ODYSSEY : A JOURNEY THROUGH HISTORY ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM

Set course for this multimedia exhibition unique to Quebec city and relive the rich, colourful past of the Plains of Abraham, the cradle of Canadian history. Embark on a virtual 400-year journey with historical figures at your side, ranging from the birth of New France to the park's creation, through the battles of the Plains of Abraham and Sainte-Foy. Approximately 20 uniforms associated with the battles complete this exhibition. Supervised self-guided tour. On the menu : special effects, artefacts, scale models, anecdotes, animatronic character and video.

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WOLFE AND MONTCALM ON FURLOUGH

The two famous generals get a new lease on life by presenting a face-to-face encounter as dramatic as it is interactive. This encounter being of varying length, the two generals will adjust their aim and performance to fit your clientele and your activity.

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ANIMATED GUIDED TOUR

With a historical figure as your guide, discover the many treasures of one of the world's most prestigious urban parks.

Contact us for additional information.

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Activity

Period

Maximum capacity

Ratio

Duration

Language

Meeting place

Cost

The Snowshoer

December to March (according to snow coverage)

60 participants


1 guide /
20 participants

105 minutes

English or French

Discovery Pavilion

$15.00 / participant*

Wolfe and Montcalm

Year round

 

225 participants

2 guides /
75 participants

60-90 minutes

$5.50 / age18-64, $5.00 / 65 or older*

Artilleryman of the Tower

Variable, 50-100 participants

1 guide /
30 participants

Martello
towers

$6.00 / age18-64, $5.50 / 65 or older*

Odyssey :
A Journey Through History on the Plains of Abraham

75 participants


1 accompanying attendant /
45 participants

90 minutes

Discovery Pavilion

$7.00 / age18-64, $6.50 / 65 or older*

Wolfe and Montcalm on Furlough

Unlimited

2 guides

15-45 minutes

We come to your place

$300.00**

Animated Guided Tour

Variable

Variable

Discovery Pavilion

$5.50 / age18-64, $5.00 / 65 or older*

* A minimum fee will apply.
** Travel expenses may apply beyond 50 km.

INFORMATION AND RESERVATION

The National Battlefields Commission
Group reservations
Telephone: 418 648-5371
Fax: 418 648-3809
E-Mail: isabelle.lussier@ccbn-nbc.gc.ca

A reservation is mandatory for every activity. A dining-room can be available on request. All costs include taxes. Prices and details are subject to change.





 


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