Temporary Closure: The Museum will be closed from January 6 to 17, 2025, due to maintenance work.

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, permitted and prohibited activities, parking fees, equipment rental, and much more.

On this page

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. 

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. 

Restricted Access

The Order and Law section of the Battles exhibition will be inaccessible from May 19, 2025, until the end of March 2026 due to construction work.

Plains of Abraham Museum

Directions
Accessibility Measures
Accessibility

The Plains of Abraham team strives to make it a welcoming, inspiring and inclusive space. Several measures have been implemented to facilitate access to services for people reduced mobility.

Homme en fauteuil roulant accompagné déambulant dans l'exposition du Musée des plaines d'Abraham. // A man in a wheelchair accompanied by someone strolling through the exhibition at the Plains of Abraham Museum.

Mobility

Vehicle traffic, parking lots, bus and àVélo stations

  • During the winter season, access to the park via the Cross of Sacrifice is closed to vehicle traffic
  • View the park map to find parking lots
  • Visit the Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC) website for bus access
  • Visit the àVélo website for self-service electric-assist bicycles available at the Plains of Abraham Museum station

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)

Dogs

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.

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

Winter Activities
Equipment Rental

Take advantage of the facilities and equipment rentals to practice your favorite winter activities, such as skating, cross-country skiing, and sliding.

Deux skieurs sur les plaines d'Abraham par une journée enneigée, on aperçoit l'ancien bâtiment du Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec derrière eux. Two skiers on the Plains of Abraham on a snowy day, with the old building of the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec visible behind them.
Where to Park on the Plains
Parking Lots

Several parking lots are available within the park. The fees may be adjusted annually.

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:


Phone: 418 649-6157
Toll-free: 1 855-649-6157