(including kindergarten)
The Plains of Abraham: a leader in living history. A unique experience appreciated by more than 1 000 000 participants.
Interpreter-guides welcome you at the Plains of Abraham Museum or the Martello Towers for educational activities that are both captivating and entertaining. Some activities are also available in class. Contact the reservations team to learn more!
2023-24 School Year
Level 1 : Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd year
Level 2 : Grades 3 and 4
- Tales and Legends at the Martello Tower
- The Voyageur
- The Colony
- Abraham's Family
- Barter and Trade Duo (Plains and Huron-Wendat Museum Package)
- General Information
Level 3 : Grades 5 and 6
- Battles 1759-1760 Exhibition
- Soldier for a Day at the Martello Tower
- The Great March of the 20th Century
- Myths and Legends
- The Besieged Tower
- 1759 | From the Warpath to the Plains of Abraham
- The Investigator
- The Military
- Cap-aux-Diamants Duo (Plains and Citadel Package)
- Special Package (2 activities)
- General Information
Download the PDF brochure of our educational activities for primary school students.
LEVEL 1
Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd year
ABRAHAM AND COMPANY
Also available in class.
Plunge into the very heart of the 17th century as you meet Abraham Martin to learn about family life in New France. Discover the difference between family life in New France and family life today. You will get to handle period items, hum old tunes, have fun with the Martin children's toys.
Accessories: music and historic objects.
SAINT NICOLAS OR SANTA CLAUS?
Also available in class.
Step back in time and learn about the history of Christmases of yesteryear and today in the unique atmosphere of a Martello Tower. Join in the festive atmosphere, participate actively in historic games and revel in the magic of Christmas cheer.
Accessories: Christmas decorations of yesteryear, music, Christmas symbols and stories.
AN UNUSUAL HOUSE
In the evocative setting of a Martello Tower, experience family life as it was in of the late 19th century. Discover the ancestors of our daily objects and have fun like the kids of yesteryear.
Accessories: tower discovery rally, games and historic objects.
GENERAL INFORMATION
| Activity | Period | Ratio | Duration | Meeting place | Cost (Taxes not included) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham and Company | September to mid‑May | 1 guide / 30 students | 2 h | Plains of Abraham Museum | $6.00 / student* |
| Saint Nicolas or Santa Claus? | Late November to late December | 1 guide / 30 students | 2 h | Martello Towers | $6.00 / student* |
| An Unusual House | September to mid‑May | 1 guide / 30 students | 2 h | Martello Towers | $6.00 / student* |
| Activities in class | November to April | 1 guide / class | 1 h or 1 period | Your school anywhere in Québec |
Starting at $6.00 / student* |
* A minimum fee will apply and/or travel expenses may apply beyond 50 km.
When booking a group, activity cancellation or schedule modification fees may apply. This policy will be sent to you in writing at the time of reservation.
We are registered with the Répertoire culture-éducation of Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec under the name Plaines d'Abraham. The cultural activities of the organisations that have subscribed to this directory are eligible for financial support from the Government of Québec.
Great for groups of special needs students.
Information and reservations:
Plains of Abraham Museum
835 Wilfrid-Laurier Avenue
Québec (Québec) G1R 2L3
Telephone: 418-648-5371
Toll-free: 1-855-648-5371
Fax: 418-648-3809
E-mail: reservation@ccbn-nbc.gc.ca
- Reservation required for every activity;
- A dining-room can be available on request;
- Costs do not include taxes;
- Prices and details are subject to change.
LEVEL 2
Grades 3 and 4
TALES AND LEGENDS AT THE MARTELLO TOWER
Immerse yourself in the stories of the village gossip in the evocative setting of the Martello Tower. Learn to tell the difference between a story and a legend as you participate in the tales told.
Accessories: voting cards, costumes, treasure hunt, sets and historic objects.
THE VOYAGEUR
Also available in class.
Step back in time to the fur trade. Let a character tell you about the adventurous life of the voyageurs. Learn how to barter with First Nations and recognize animal tracks and furs. Sing the popular tunes of yesteryear, take part in a historical artifact quiz and learn more about life in New France.
Accessories: theatrical presentation, furs and period objects.
THE COLONY
Say goodbye to Europe—New France needs you. Set a course for a new world and a life of adventure! Learn everything there is to know about the jobs and lives of colonists in New France.
Accessories: costumes for every students, period equipment, dance game, military role play and quiz supplied.
ABRAHAM’S FAMILY
In class.
Welcome Marguerite and Abraham Martin, a well-known farming couple in New France who gave their name to the Plains of Abraham. Become settlers in New France! Students will wear costumes to learn about trades of the era.
Accessories: New France games, costumes, pictures and historic objects.
BARTER AND TRADE DUO: PLAINS AND HURON-WENDAT MUSEUM PACKGAGE
1 day, 2 activities
The Voyageur
Plains of Abraham Museum (morning)
Step back in time to the fur trade. Let a character tell you about the adventurous life of the voyageurs. Learn how to barter with First Nations and recognize animal tracks and furs. Sing the popular tunes of yesteryear, take part in a historical artifact quiz and learn more about life in New France.
Accessories: theatrical presentation, furs and period objects.
Duration: 2 hours
Barter: from the longhouse to the wigwam
Huron-Wendat Museum (afternoon)
In this role-playing activity, students are invited to embody members of the Huron-Wendat Nation and members of the Algonquian peoples in a commercial exchange activity.
Barter: from the longhouse to the wigwam allows elementary cycle 2 students to review their knowledge and acquire new ones about the way of life of Iroquoian and Algonquian societies in the 16th century. The activity includes a visit of the Huron-Wendat Museum and the National Longhouse.
Duration: 90 minutes
- $13.75 + taxes / student (a minimum fee will apply)
- Lunch at the Plains of Abraham Museum (guaranteed room inside) or outside on the Plains
General information
| Activity | Period | Ratio | Duration | Meeting place | Cost (Taxes not included) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tales and Legends at the Martello Tower | September to mid-May | 1 guide / 30 students | 2 h | Martello Towers | $6.00 / student* |
| The Voyageur | September to mid-May | 1 guide / 30 students | 2 h | Plains of Abraham Museum | $6.00 / student* |
| The Colony | September to mid-May | 1 guide / 30 students | 2 h | Plains of Abraham Museum | $6.00 / student* |
| Activities in class | November to April | Variable | 1 h or 1 period | Your School anywhere in Québec |
Starting at $6.00 / student* |
** A minimum fee will apply and/or travel expenses may apply beyond 50 km.
When booking a group, activity cancellation or schedule modification fees may apply. This policy will be sent to you in writing at the time of reservation.
We are registered with the Répertoire culture-éducation of Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec under the name Plaines d'Abraham. The cultural activities of the organisations that have subscribed to this directory are eligible for financial support from the Government of Québec.
Great for groups of special needs students.
Information and reservations:
Plains of Abraham Museum
835 Wilfrid-Laurier Avenue
Québec (Québec) G1R 2L3
Telephone: 418-648-5371
Toll-free: 1-855-648-5371
Fax: 418-648-3809
E-mail: reservation@ccbn-nbc.gc.ca
- Reservation required for every activity;
- A dining-room can be available on request;
- Costs do not include taxes;
- Prices and details are subject to change.
LEVEL 3
Grades 5 and 6
BATTLES | 1759-1760 EXHIBITION
Available in rally version.
Accompanied by a member of the Canadian militia, learn about the history of the Siege of Québec City and of the battles of the Plains of Abraham. In an evocative, interactive setting, find out about the crimes, punishments and laws in force. Take part in an incredible immersive screening featuring original, often moving, accounts of those who lived through the battles of the Plains of Abraham. Then, join in and explore military life from every angle. Finally, admire treasures from the magnificent collection of artefacts in the Identities exhibition.
SOLDIER FOR A DAY AT THE MARTELLO TOWER
Participate in the defence of Québec City by occupying the Martello Tower and experiencing life in a garrison. Turn back the time to 1812 and be on the alert as you experience the hard life of a gunner.
Accessories: rifles, cannon, cartridges and furniture of the period.
THE GREAT MARCH OF THE 20TH CENTURY
Go back in time during the 20th century with Joe Malone, factory worker. Discover on foot, how this land filled with history is closely linked to the events that shaped the past century (World Wars, Great Depression, baby-boom).
Accessories: interactive whiteboard (IWB), historical photos and historic objects.
MYTHS AND LEGENDS
In class.
Let yourself be transported through the many stories of Marguerite and Abraham. Can you tell fact from fiction? Learn to separate the myth and legend from the truth while participating in the storytelling.
Accessories: theatrical presentation, participatory stories, historic objects, lantern, and voting cards.
THE BESIEGED TOWER
Take the Martello Tower by storm as you become a 19th century soldier, experience the military life of the period, and be in top form for all kinds of military manoeuvres.
Accessories: muskets, cannon, cartridges and historic objects.
1759 | FROM THE WARPATH TO THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM
Free. Virtual exhibition.
Via the Internet, plunge deep into the Battle of the Plains of Abraham and the preparations that led to it. Relive, side by side with the French, British, Canadians and Indigenous peoples, the ups and downs of a fight to the finish for the conquest of North America, a landmark in the military history of this country. A total of 67 learning activities (illustrated narratives, interactive maps and games, videos, evolutionary comic strips, period music, etc.).
1759.ccbn-nbc.gc.ca
THE INVESTIGATOR
Halloween activity
Become an investigator! Unmask the perpetrators of a crime committed years ago and learn about the kinds of punishments meted out in the day. Visit the Joan of Arc Garden and the haunted Martello Tower while finding out about legends that haunt the Plains. But watch your back — curses and evil spells surround you.
Accessories: riddles and historic objects.
THE MILITARY
The battles of the Plains of Abraham
Also available in class.
Participate in the military training under the command of General Wolfe and General Montcalm: analysis of the military strategies used in 1759 and 1760, theatrical performance and parade on the battle sites (weather permitting).
Accessories: interactive whiteboard (IWB), wall map of the area in 1759-1760, regimental flags, drums, officers' uniforms and vests displaying the armies' respective colours.
CAP-AUX-DIAMANTS DUO: PLAINS AND CITADEL PACKAGE
1 day, 2 activities
The Military
Plains of Abraham Museum
Take part in military training under the command of General Wolfe and General Montcalm: learn about the military strategies used in 1759 and 1760, watch a theatrical performance, and join a parade on the battle sites.
Duration: 2 h
On the Heights of Cap Diamant
Citadel
Dive into the history of Cap Diamant by seeing the world through the eyes of its inhabitants, from the French regime to the First World War. Discover Québec City's strategic importance and the unique nature of the Citadel, the most important British fortress in North America.
Duration: 1 h
Target audience: Grades 5 and 6
Rate: $10.50 / student
Maximum: 75 participants
Information and reservation:
reservation@ccbn-nbc.gc.ca
418-648-5371
1-855-648-5371
SPECIAL PACKAGE (2 ACTIVITIES)
Contact us for more details.
GENERAL INFORMATION
| Activity | Period | Ratio | Duration | Meeting place | Cost Taxes not included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soldier for a Day at the Martello Tower | From September to late April | 1 guide / 30 students | 2 h | Martello Towers | $5.75 / student* |
| Battles | 1759‑1760 Exhibition | Year‑round | 1 guide / 30 students | 1 h | Plains of Abraham Museum | $5.75 / student* |
| Battles | 1759‑1760 Exhibition Rally format |
November to April | 1 guide / 30 students | 2 h | Plains of Abraham Museum | $5.75 / student* |
| The Great March of the 20th Century | September to late May | 1 guide / 30 students | 2 h | Plains of Abraham Museum | $5.75 / student* |
| The Besieged Tower | Year-round | 1 guide / 30 students | 1 h 30 | Martello Towers | $5.75 / student* |
| The Investigator | Late September to early November | 1 guide / 30 students | 2 h | Martello Towers | $5.75 / student* |
| The Military | Year‑round | 2 guides / activity | 2 h | Plains of Abraham Museum | $5.75 / student* |
| Activities in class | November to April | Variable | Variable | Your School anywhere in Québec |
Starting at $5.75 / student* Contact us! |
| Activities through videoconferencing | Septembre to June between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time |
1 guide / class | 1 h or 1 period | Your school via Internet | $130.00 / class |
| 1759 | From the Warpath to the Plains of Abraham | Year-round | – | – | Your school | Free |
| Plains and Citadel Package Cap-aux-Diamants Duo |
September to June | Variable | 2 h in the a.m. followed by 1 h in the p.m. | Plains of Abraham Museum and Citadel | $10.00 / student* (Maximum: 75 students) |
| Package (2 activities) | Available from November to April. Contact us for more details. |
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* A minimum fee will apply and/or travel expenses may apply beyond 50 km.
When booking a group, activity cancellation or schedule modification fees may apply. This policy will be sent to you in writing at the time of reservation.
Great for groups of special needs students.
We are registered with the Répertoire culture-éducation of Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec under the name Plaines d'Abraham. The cultural activities of the organisations that have subscribed to this directory are eligible for financial support from the Government of Québec.
Information and reservations:
The National Battlefields Commission
Plains of Abraham Museum
835 Wilfrid-Laurier Avenue
Québec (Québec) G1R 2L3
Telephone: 418-648-5371
Toll-free: 1-855-648-5371
Fax: 418-648-3809
E-mail: reservation@ccbn-nbc.gc.ca
- Reservation required for every activity;
- A dining-room can be available on request;
- Costs do not include taxes;
- Prices and details are subject to change.