Free admission
For residents of Québec City and its surroundings,
Saturdays and Sundays in January and February, 2010.
Press release

The Plains of Abraham: a site unique in North America, Canada’s birthplace, a park at the centre of the citizens’ life. Set course for the Odyssey and relive the rich, colourful past of this historic city park. A captivating virtual journey covering 400 years.

Embark on the journey with, at your side, the great characters that helped shape our history. Witness the birth of New France (when the French dream was alive with the city’s founder, Samuel de Champlain). Immerse yourself in the turmoil of the great battles of Québec with the Marquis de Montcalm and James Wolfe: a memorable foray into the battle of the Plains of Abraham, a determining episode in the conflict that pitted England and France against each other in the midst of a world wide conflict.

Admire the uniforms and discover military life as it was in 1759-1760: over 20 flamboyant regimental uniforms, accurate representations of the soldiers’ garb during that period.

Lift the veil on the events, activities, and use of the site for over one hundred years and consider the significance of the creation of the park, which ranks among the most prestigious in the world.

Hear the history of the Plains of Abraham as told like never heard before. A matchless experience available through the magic of multimedia.

In English. French, Spanish and Japanese.

NEW SECTION:
THE SEVEN YEARS' WAR (1756-1763)

Historical context

The Seven Years’ War (1756-1763), or War of the Conquest in Canada, or French and Indian War for the Americans, is a major conflict that is sometimes compared to a world war by the very number of the operations theatres (Europe, North America, India) and the number of countries involved. This conflict mainly pitted together France and Great Britain, and Austria against Prussia, but, by reason of different interests, several Européen courtise and their colonies were also involved in this war. The hostilities officially began in 1756, but the confrontations started earlier in 1754, in the North American colonies, with a series of skirmishes and battles (The Jumonville affair and the attack of Fort Necessity) before degenerating into an all out war in Europe.

Description

Represent geographically the Seven Years’ War over the entire North American territory, from the Ohio Valley to the mouth of the St. Lawrence River, showing, for both the French and the British troops:

• The lived-in territories;
• The occupied forts;
• The towns;
• The progress of the troops;
• The various skirmish locations;
• The places where the commemorations took place.

Represent the Quebec sieges (1759-1760) throughout the region, showing:

For the battle of the Plains of Abraham:

• The location of the French fortifications;
• The occupation and progress of the British camps;
• The bombardments of the city by the British;
• The fire ships sent forth by the French;
• The British attack on July 31 at Montmorency;
• the countryside along the river, set alight by the British;
• the movements and landing attempts of the British on the North shore of the St. Lawrence;
• the landing of the British in the night of September 12 to 13;
• the movements of the French troops from Beauport towards the Plains of Abraham;
• the position of the French and British troops on the Plains of Abraham and their movements before, during and after the confrontation;.;
• the confrontation;
• the results: victory, defeat, the dead and the wounded.

For the battle of Sainte-Foy:

• the location of the French and British troops during the winter;
• the progress of the French troops from Neuville to the Plains of Abraham;
• the position of the French troops on the morning of April 28th;
• the movements of the British troops towards Sainte-Foy;
• the position of the French and British troops and their movements before, during and after the confrontation;
• the confrontation;
• Results: victory, defeat, the dead and the wounded.

ODYSSEY

Discovery Pavilion of the Plains of Abraham

835 Wilfrid-Laurier Avenue, level 0

Quebec City

2009-2010 Schedule

every day from June 24 to September 6: from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

every day from September 7 to June 23: from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Admission from June 24 to September 13, 2009 (taxes included):
DAY PASS
including:
- Odyssey
- Abraham's Bus
- Martello Tower1
18 to 64: $10.00
13 to 17 or 65 and older: $8.00
Children of 12 and younger (accompanied by an adult): $3.00

Admission from September 7 to March 31, 2010 (taxes included):

18 to 64: $8.00
13 to 17 or 65 and older: $7.00
Children of 12 and younger (accompanied by an adult): free

Consult the "Group activities" section on this web site for a detailed description of the activities offered to groups of youths and adults. Visits for groups are available by reservation at 418 648-5371.

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