From September 30 to November 12, 2023
Enjoy autumn and Halloween on the Plains of Abraham with fun and scary activities!
Abracadabra
Fall Garden
Tales of the Bad Old Days
Raptor Talons
Ghoulish Walk
Stories to Wake the Dead
The Convict's Last Drink Back
Arachnophobia and Co New
Abracadabra
Family treasure hunt on the Plains
The Plains of Abraham are alive with mysteries and legends. In October, tales resurface and magic sets in! Will you be brave enough to wander around in this huge park? Fear not, our magic bag has everything you need to venture forth and discover hidden treasures.
From September 30 to November 5.
$12.50 + taxes per bag (designed for 2 kids).
Approximate duration: 75 minutes.
Recommanded for kids ages 5 to 9.
Buy your activity bag at the reception desk of the Plains of Abraham Museum starting September 30, 2023. Quantities are limited. Call ahead at 418-649-6157 to check availability.
Please note that it is the same version of the activity than the one offered in the previous years.
Fall Garden
The White Lady of Cap Diamant
Folk art and legends in the Joan of Arc Garden
Stroll around the Joan of Arc Garden and explore the history of the Plains through sixteen works of folk art specifically crafted by artist Patrick Lavallée (Atelier du Gosseux) for the Garden, offering a colourful interpretation of legends associated with the renowned park.
From September 30 to November 5.
At the Joan of Arc Garden.
Free.
Lean about the park's history and the approach of the Garden in these two videos:
Tales of the Bad Old Days
Interactive historical activity at Martello Tower 4
In French only
Learn about the darkest days of the 19th century: fires, epidemics, hygiene, shameful diseases and corporal punishment. Genuine historical anecdotes presented inside the mysterious Martello Tower 4!
October 13 and 14 at 7 p.m., November 3 and 4 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., and November 11 at 7 p.m.
At the Martello Tower 4.
Approximate duration: 1 h 30.
$11.75 + taxes.
Ages 13 and older.
Not accessible for persons with reduced mobility.
Reservation required.
Raptor Talons
Birds of prey in flight demonstration
In French only
Owl, falcon, hawk… Dispel any myths that you may have regarding these mysterious birds during an exciting and intriguing afternoon of aerial acrobatics.
October 14, at 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m and 4 p.m.
Reservations required.
$2.25 + taxes per person.
On the site for major events behind the Plains of Abraham Museum.
Reservation required.
The event will take place rain or shine and will only be cancelled in case of extreme weather conditions.
Ghoulish Walk
Interactive walking tour with costumed tour guide
In French only
Lantern in hand, join this spellbinding interactive walking tour to discover the Plains of Abraham under a ghoulish light!
Shed some light on the dark history of the park and the many obscure legends linked to it. Dare to meet a thief, a treasure hunter, and period characters, intriguing and mysterious. With them, learn about military discipline in the Martello towers, surgery at the time of the battles, public hangings, origins of Halloween and black masses on the Plains.
October 20, 21, 27 and 28, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Departure from the Martello Tower 2.
Approximate duration: 1 h 45.
Ages 13 and older.
$16.50 + taxes.
Not accessible for persons with reduced mobility.
Reservation required.
Stories to Wake the Dead
Stories and legends by three storytellers
In French only
In the company of three storytellers, immerse yourselves in the universes of storytellers Marc-André Fortin and Jean-Philippe Marcotte, and into the troubled past of the Plains through the character of Mélina Marcoux, who lived in Martello Tower 4. Witches' covens, military battles, duals, executions, hangings... Stories that will send shivers down your spine!
October 20, at 7:30 p.m.
At the Plains of Abraham Museum.
Approximate duration: 1 h 30.
$23.00 + taxes.
Not recommended for ages 13 and under.
Reservation required.
The Convict's Last Drink
Guided activity about military life in the 19th century
In French only
Tavern owner Jos Vaillancourt welcomes you to his establishment. Lively activity on military justice, leisure activities and punishment meted out to soldiers in the 19th century. Historical re-creation and beer sampling on the menu!
November 3, 4 and 10, at 7 p.m.
At the Martello Tower 2.
Approximate duration: 1 h 15.
Ages 18 and older.
$17.00 (taxes not included).
Not accessible for persons with reduced mobility.
Reservation required.
Arachnophobia and more
Photo: Luc Lapointe
Discover intriguing bugs
Stroll through the Plains of Abraham Museum and discover large-format macrophotographs of insects like you've never seen before! Face your fears and get up close to spiders, snails, frogs and other small creatures that capture the imagination. You'll also meet historical figures who'll share their superstitions about these little creatures.
November 12, at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
At the Plains of Abraham Museum.
$5 + taxes (includes access to the Plains of Abraham Museum*).
Free for children 4 and under.
Reservation required.
* No screening in the Battles exhibition on that day