March 3 to 11, 2012
Information : 418 649-6157
Take advantage of the school break to enjoy yourself in Quebec City's largest playing field. Skiing? Snowshoeing? A rally? A multimedia show? You are spoiled for choice. Whether you play out in the open or indoors, sheltered from the elements, The National Battlefields Commission invites you to loosen up and take part in the historically exciting or "simply" entertaining activities. For the enjoyment of all ages.
INDOOR ACTIVITY
Odyssey multimedia exhibition
Every day, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Take a virtual 400-year trip with Odyssey, a multimedia exhibition devoted to the Plains of Abraham. Thanks to the magic of multimedia, you will follow in the footsteps of the first European explorers, immerse yourself in a conflict that stretched from the French dream to the British occupation and attend in person the birth of Canada. By the same token, you will live a fascinating adventure on the site that witnessed the birth of the country!
Fee: two admissions for the price of one (Regular fee: $10/adult, $8/13-17 year-olds or people over 65).
Free for children 12 years old or less when accompanied by an adult.
Details regarding the Odyssey multimedia exhibition
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Winter Pedestrian Rally
Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m; Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free.
Put on your hiking boots and join in the family rally to discover the history of the Plains of Abraham. Under the lovely white snow cover are hidden intriguing discoveries and, to add some spice, a few trick questions… Relive the park's history by tackling fascinating subjects: What was the role of the governor to whom we owe the famous trophy of the Canadian football league? What is Joan of Arc doing on the Plains? Who was Edwin Bélanger? Is there a haunted labyrinth in the Martello Towers? Who gave his name to Gilmour Hill? And what can we say about the O Canada? So, get ready to discover your park and its history.
Starting point at the Discovery Pavilion of the Plains of Abraham. Questionnaire and answers available on the premises.
Download the rally
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Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and walking trails
Every day. Free.
Enjoy nature in the heart of Quebec City. Ski, snowshoe and walk in one of the most attractive and accessible natural settings. 14 km of laid out trails for classic or free style cross-country skiing for beginners or intermediate level skiers; 5.6 km of snow sidewalks for hikers; a new 6-km marked-out snowshoe path (round trip), south of the nature trail along Cap-aux-Diamants up to Gilmour Hill (starting near the Cap Blanc stairs).
The "Friends of the Plains of Abraham" society offers equiment rental service every day from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Discovery Pavilion. A trail map is available in the various service points of the park. A waxing room (at the playing field) and two heated stops are provided for hikers and cross-country skiers (at the Discovery Pavilion and at the Pavilion, near Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand).
LAutomatic info-line for trail conditions: 418 648-4212.
Equipment rental (adults and children): 418 648-2586.
Snowshoer's Walk
Reservations required, places limited: 418 649-6157
In French (at 7 p.m.): March 3.
$17/13-64 years old, $15/8-12 years old, 65 years old and over.
$15/person for groups of 9 and more.
Guided old-time snowshoe tours. Join a 20th century snowshoer as you set off on a winter stroll to explore the winter sports and recreation of this bygone era. Snowshoes, lantern and hot chocolate included.
Parking (fee-charging) available behind the Discovery Pavilion of the Plains of Abraham and eating space available indoors (bring your snack).