Vehicle Traffic: The park will be closed to vehicle traffic starting this Friday, November 22, for the winter season.

Plan your visit

Welcome to the Plains!

You will find here the necessary information for your visit, such as access to the Plains of Abraham Museum, along with details on permitted and prohibited activities, parking fees, equipment rental, and much more.

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Access to the Plains of Abraham

The Plains of Abraham Museum is the reception and information center. You will find brochures, park maps, washrooms, a water fountain and parking ($). The reception staff will be happy to presen the activities and answer your questions. Note that the park is accessible for free all year round.

Programming

Immerse yourself in history and enjoy nature in the city! Exhibitions and activities for the whole family are offered year-round. 

Plains of Abraham Museum

Directions

Mobility

 

Accessibility

The Plains of Abraham team strives to make it a welcoming, inspiring and inclusive space

 

Dogs on the park

Dogs are allowed on the Plains. They must be kept on a leash no longer than 3 meters long, and their owners must pick up their excrement for proper disposal. Plastic bag dispensers are available in the park.

Regulations

Some activities are not permitted on the Plains of Abraham. The table below shows a non exhaustive liste of activities that are prohibited or have restrictions. 

Activities that are prohibited or have restrictions
Commercial activities

Activities related to solicitation, recruitment, advertising, promotion, etc.

Fairs, exhibitions, markets

Private activities

Rental or reservation of space for private activities and picnics requiring facilities (tent, sound system, etc.) 

Mountain biking, motocross and bicycle racing

With the exception of the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec

BBQ

The use of outdoor cooking devices (BBQ, charcoal, etc.)

Camping

Camping in all its forms (except in rare cases – for example: Snow Jam and the Assault on the Capital, a military exercise)

Reservation/Rental

Skating Rink, Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand, Joan of Arc Garden, Des Braves Park

Drones

The use of drones for personal or professional purposes

Archeological dig activities

Any form of archaeological dig activities

Skijoering

Any form of skijoering (equestrian, canine, motorized)

Workouts/training

Organized training activities with music

Un père et sa fille patinant sur l'anneau de glace des plaines d'Abraham, le père porte un manteau vert et sa fille un manteau rose.

Equipment Rental

The park offers residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy a variety of sports, including inline skating, running, walking, biking, football, soccer, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, and a multitude of other recreational activities in an inviting environment.

To fully enjoy nature’s pleasures, equipment is available for rental at the Plains of Abraham Museum and the Skaters’ Chalet at the Ice Ring:

Equipment
Snow Carpets

$5.00 for a half-day

 

At the Plains of Abraham Museum  

Cross-country Skis

Adults: $24.00 / 2 hours or $32.00 / half-day

Children: $14.00 / 2 hours or $20.00 / half-day

Family (2 adults and 2 children): $45.00 / 2 hours

 

Prices don't include taxes

A $10.00 fee applies after a 15-minute delay

 

At the Skater's Chalet

Ice Skates

Men, women, and children: $9.00 / 2 hours ($4.00 / additional hour)

Family (2 adults and 2 children): $26.00 / 2 hours ($12.50 / additional hour)

Skate sharpening: $8.00

 

At the Skater's Chalet

Skating support frame

$5.00 / 2 hours ($2.50 / additional hour)

 

At the Skater's Chalet

Locks

$3.00 / 2 hours

 

At the Skater's Chalet

Helmets

$4.00 / 2 hours

 

At the Skater's Chalet

Beginner kit  (skates, helmet, and support)

$14.00

 

At the Skater's Chalet

Parking Lot Fees

*Minimum 1 h, except for Laurier Parking Lot, minimum $10 for 12 hours.

 

Adress

Cost

Montcalm Parking Lot

1210, Montcalm Avenue     

Paid parking at all times (24/24 and 365 days a year)               

  • $2.75 / hour*

  • $2.75 / additional hour

  • $10 for 12 hours

  • $20 for 24 hours

Plains of Abraham Museum                

835 Wilfrid-Laurier Avenue               

Laurier Parking Lot

655 Wilfrid-Laurier Avenue

 

On-street Parking with Meters

Sector

Cost

Taché Avenue

Paid parking at all times (24/24) and free on July 1st only

  • $2.75 / hour (minimum $0.25)

  • Fees via Flowbird app: $2.75 / h (minimum 1 hour)

De Bernières Street                    

George VI Avenue

Grey Terrace

 

Parking with Monthly Pass

Sector

Cost

De Laune Avenue

 

$90.00 / month      

    

Montcalm Avenue                          

 

Parking for people with reduced mobility

People with a disabled parking permit can park free of charge in the blue spaces of the Plains of Abraham Museum, Montcalm and Laurier parking lots, as well as in parking spaces with meters.

Fees include applicable taxes.
Fees are subject to change without notice.

Parking

View the park map to find information about parking lots and fees.

See Parking Lots
Any questions?

Fill in the form and a staff member will get back to you as soon as possible. You can also join a member of the team by phone:

 


418-649-6157
Toll Free: 1 855-649-6157

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