The Battles
The Battle of the Plains of Abraham, September 13, 1759.
The Battle of Sainte-Foy, April 28, 1760.
These two important battles took place during a major war between the French and British empires. In Québec City, they were the most significant events of the siege that beleaguered the city between the spring of 1759 and the spring of 1760. The regiments involved, military strategies, and key figures are included in this section.
Battlefields Park, which includes the Plains of Abraham and Des Braves Park, was the scene of two battles between British and French forces, joined by members of the First Nations.
September 13, 1759
The Battle of the Plains of Abraham
On September 13, 1759, on the Plains of Abraham, General James Wolfe and the British forces won the battle against General Louis-Joseph de Montcalm.
April 28, 1760
Bataille de Sainte-Foy
On April 28, 1760, on the site of today's Des Braves Park, General François de Lévis and French forces triumphed over the British forces of General James Murray.
