Battlefields - Battles of Québec City

September 6 and 7
Accessible site

Discover all the sieges the city has experienced. Historical reenactments, military encampment, musket and cannon fire, and military tactics—all part of the Battlefields event on the Plains of Abraham.

Schedule

Starting at 11 a.m.

Schedule

Starting at 11 a.m.

Battles of Québec City

Relive the era of the French and British colonies in Québec City and discover all the attacks the city endured—from the Kirke brothers to the 1759–1760 siege and the American invasion of 1775.

Visit military encampments and meet over a hundred reenactors to learn more about the history of the sieges of Quebec.

Watch musket and cannon firing demonstrations, and step inside a Martello tower. Discover the alliances made with First Nations peoples during times of war and gain insight into the realities they faced. Chat with history experts and characters in period costume.

This event is a true dive into history—a rich, unique, and memorable experience!

Near Martello Tower 1

Directions

Accessibility

  • Mobility: the event is accessible to individuals with reduced mobility (except for access to Martello Tower 1)
  • Loud noises from musket and cannon fire: earplugs or earmuffs are recommended for those with sound sensitivity

Plan your visit

Schedule

  • Saturday, September 6: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Sunday, September 7: 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Join us

Plains of Abraham Museum: 

 

418 649-6157

Toll-free: 1 855 649-6157

information@ccbn-nbc.gc.ca

Free