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  • Photo d'archives montrant une dizaine de personnes pratiquant le ski de fond sur les plaines. Archival photo showing about ten people cross-country skiing on the Plains.
    • Winter
    • History of the Park
    Winter sports on the Plains, an epic tale!

    What sports were most popular throughout history and when did they first appear? Let’s take a look back on the history of winter sports in Québec City and on the Plains!

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    • What to do at the Plains
    • Halloween
    6 Intriguing Activities to Discover This Fall on the Plains of Abraham

    Until November 17, the Plains come alive for Halloween, offering a variety of activities that will delight both young and old. Whether you’re looking for thrills, mysteries, or simply an enjoyable outing in nature with the family, here are a few suggestions to enjoy the fall colors on the Plains.

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  • Oeuvres d'art des artistes des Premières nations sur le cap Diamant des plaines d'Abraham. Artwork by First Nations artists on Cap Diamant of the Plains of Abraham.
    • News release
    Two artworks by First Nations artists installed on Cap Diamant

    On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, The National Battlefields Commission is proud to unveil two works by First Nations artists in a new installation on Cap Diamant.

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    • News release
    A unique collection about Quebec City’s Tricentennial acquired by the National Battlefields Commission

    The National Battlefields Commission is proud to announce its acquisition of the Jean François Leclerc Collection about Quebec City’s Tricentennial.

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    • News release
    The Plains of Abraham Museum opens its doors to a new exhibition

    The Plains of Abraham Museum is proud to unveil its brand new exhibition Québec 1775: Blizzards and Battle.

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    • News release
    An encounter between Indigenous art from east and west on the Plains of Abraham

    The National Battlefields Commission is happy to announce its acquisition of two works by Indigenous artists. 

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  • Visiteurs devant le nouveau café La Maison Smith des plaines d'Abraham / Visitors in front of the Café Maison Smith building
    • News
    Food and Drink Services Returning to the Plains of Abraham

    Visitors can enjoy roasted coffee, food, and refreshing drinks from Café La Maison Smith, which has opened a new branch at the central pavilion of the Plains of Abraham, just steps away from the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand.

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