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Very interesting! There’s a Canadian connection too #CANZUKdefence #MartelloTowers #PlainsOfAbraham “The Martello towers on the Plains of Abraham were built between 1808 and 1812 specifically to guard Quebec City against a possible American invasion during the War of 1812. The British feared the U.S. would try to annex Canada, so Governor Craig ordered four of these round stone towers across the promontory, with two—Tower 1 and Tower 2—right on the Plains. They acted as the city’s first line of defense, positioned about half a mile out from the main walls. Each had thick masonry walls, loopholes for rifles, and a flat roof mounting cannons—three to five guns per tower—that could sweep the open fields with interlocking fire. A small garrison of 12 to 20 men could hold out for weeks with stored supplies and powder. They never saw combat; the Americans never reached Quebec. Today, Towers 1 and 2 are still there as historic sites you can visit.”
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10 Oct 2025
The National Battlefields Commission (NBC) is proud to announce that the #PlainsOfAbraham Museum is the winner of a Prix Excellence from the Société des musées du Québec (SMQ) for its temporary exhibition Québec 1775: Blizzards and Battle. ow.ly/fC9L106o4Bf

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20 Jun 2025
Beginning tomorrow, the stage of the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand on the #PlainsOfAbraham will come alive with the launch of its summer program! ow.ly/Bvto106crc4

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16 May 2024
Beginning June 13, the #PlainsofAbraham will again be the venue for a cultural program on the outdoor stage of the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand. ow.ly/29iO105th0f

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(12 Photos) Trip to Quebec City (September 2023) and the Observatoire De La Capitale in Quebec City, Quebec. Views from Canada Adventure Seeker Kim Kenyon. *** ehcanadatravel.com/community… *** #canadaadventureseeker #quebec #quebeccity #observatory #plainsofabraham #explorequebec
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The #PlainsOfAbraham will be taken back to the 18th century on September 9 and 10 for the event “Battlefields.” ow.ly/9WJy104Tiom

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Revisiting the top 10 episodes! Patrice Dutil discusses the life & military career of #JamesWolfe, commander of British troops that conquered #Quebec in 1759, w/ Larry Ostola in this episode of @ChamplainSoc #WitnessToYesterday #podcast @ bit.ly/WTYj1423 #PlainsofAbraham
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30 May 2023
The summer programming at the #PlainsOfAbraham is taking an exciting new turn this year with the addition of a variety of cultural events at the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand. ow.ly/NRjj104IRp8

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We still beat the French when it counted. 😉 #Blenheim #PlainsofAbraham
Gareth, Harry and the whole @England squad and staff, gutted for all of you. You put so much into this tournament and we are all so proud of you. Heads held high and on to the next one! W.
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24 Nov 2022
Beginning in December, the #PlainsOfAbraham will be offering sports and recreational activities for #winter fun in this great historic park. ow.ly/mX5k104fU3Y

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The National Battlefields Commission (NBC) is excited to see the return of the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec, whose route will take cyclists through the iconic landscape of the #PlainsOfAbraham on September 9. #GPCQM ow.ly/aJC9103Z6j8

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At the @SYTAorg's annual conference to promote our group activities for high school students visiting the #PlainsOfAbraham during a #school trip.
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Just passed the #PlainsofAbraham near Grande Allé, in the observatoire de la capitale- about to be in Old Québec and doing some #streaming to #twitch for even more #history with the bio-dad!
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In Quebec City, the @plainsofabraham is a privileged meeting place during the Pope’s visit. We sincerely thank the National Battlefields Commission, the federal agency responsible for the park, for its warm welcome and cooperation. #WalkingTogether
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Due to preparations for the #PapalVisit, please note that the #PlainsOfAbraham are currently closed to vehicular traffic and that there is no access to pedestrians on the site for major events, behind the Armoury.
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We are proud to present the new visual identity of the #PlainsOfAbraham. As the valleys unfold, we find an exceptional setting, a grandiose experience within everyone's reach, collective or personal memories, and a rich heritage to preserve.
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The Great Celebration of Nature on the #PlainsOfAbraham is celebrating its 25th anniversary on May 15. Honorary presidency of Bruno Marchand, Mayor of @villequebec. Visit of the greenhouses, plant giveaway, family fun and exhibitors. 🌷 Press Release: ow.ly/yJrF50ITylb
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