Put on your toques, mittens, and snowshoes, and uncover the winter sports practiced on the Plains of Abraham. In the company of an early 20th-century snowshoer, relive the golden age of these excursions. This is an original recreational outing that will give you chills of pleasure.
Accessories: traditional snowshoes, arrow sashes, lanterns (in the evening), and hot chocolate
Period: December to March (depending on snowfall)
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Reception location: Plains of Abraham Museum
Cost: $13.25 / student
Learn about the life of soldiers stationed in a Martello Tower with British officers. This interactive historical animation involves you in the military life of 1812 through competitions and games.
Accessories: muskets, wooden horse, and period objects in an authentic setting
Period: year-round
Duration: 1.5 hours
Meeting place: Martello towers
Cost: $6.00 / student
THE BATTLES OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM
Under the command of generals Wolfe and Montcalm, revisit the living conditions of soldiers at the time of the 1759 and 1760 battles, on the Plains of Abraham. Review strategies, load muskets and cannons, and treat wounded fellows fallen on the battlefield.
Accessories: interactive whiteboard (IWB), cannon, muskets, surgical instruments, cartridges, artilleryman material and cannonballs
Period: year-round
Duration: 1.5 hours
Meeting place: Plains of Abraham Museum
Cost: $6.00 / student
In the company of a factory worker, grasp the major upheavals of the 20th century through the traces left in the history of the Plains of Abraham (world wars, economic crisis, baby boom, etc.). An extraordinarily entertaining, interactive tour and an extension of this prestigious park.
Accessories: timeline, photos, artefacts and quiz
Period: year-round
Duration: 1.5 hours
Reception location: Plains of Abraham Museum
Cost: $6.00 / student
IN CLASS
In the company of Generals Wolfe and Montcalm, review the major military strategies of the Siege of Quebec in the summer of 1759. Learn all the intricacies of line battle by participating in the musket loading competition. Take part in an intriguing historical quiz and witness a demonstration of period surgery.
Accessories: muskets, period objects, multimedia, and surgical instruments
Period: November to April
Duration: 1 hour or 1 period
Reception location: your school
Cost: $6.50 / student
GUIDED OR SELF-DIRECTED TOUR
Accompagnied 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. Then, join in and explore military life from the magnificient collection of artefacts in the Identities exhibition.
Period: year-round
Duration: 1 hour
Meeting place: Plains of Abraham Museum
Cost - guided tour: $6.00 / student
Cost - self-directed tour: $3.25 / student
FREE VIRTUAL EXHIBITION
Dive into the heart of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham and its preparations. Relive, alongside the French, the British, the Canadians, and the First Nations, the highs and lows of a fight to the finish for the conquest of America, a significant chapter in the country's military history.
A total of 67 interactive learning activities (illustrated narrations, maps, games, videos, evolving comics, period music, etc.).
Period: year round
Accessibility
- Certain activities can be adapted to special education groups and groups of people with reduced mobility and disabilities
- Martello Towers are not accessible to persons with reduced mobility
- Restricted space with loud noises
Costs don't include taxes.
A minimum fee will apply and/or travel expenses may apply beyond 50 km.
The fees of the National Battlefields Commission may be adjusted annually, on April 1 or August 1, due to increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or other factors.
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.
Reservation required for every activity.
A dining-room can be available on request.
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.
A team member will reach out to you to discuss your request as soon as possible.
Phone: 418 648-5371 | 1 855 648-5371
Email: reservation@ccbn-nbc.gc.ca
