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Natura & Historia: New exhibition at Plains of Abraham Museum
Starting in June, the Plains of Abraham Museum will present Natura & Historia, a temporary exhibition highlighting the natural and historical richness of the Plains.
Through a journey in time featuring artworks, historical background, and an immersive atmosphere, the exhibition traces the site’s evolution from its original natural state to its current incarnation as a large urban park. It sheds light on Frederick G. Todd’s vision of landscape architecture, the hygiene movement, horticultural development, biodiversity, and sustainable development issues.
The indoor–outdoor exhibition, which unfolds in a plant-filled setting with an immersive soundtrack, invites visitors to re-envision the Plains of Abraham as a living landscape sculpted by history that looks out toward a bright future. Canada Strong Pass accepted.
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Pinsonnault Club: Challenges and puzzles at Martello Tower 4
From July 16 to September 27, visitors can relive Québec City’s Tricentennial celebrations from 1908 in an activity where two historical characters, Mr. or Ms. Pinsonnault, welcomes them in Martello Tower 4 for a series of challenges that test their logic, team spirit, and powers of observation.
Through an interactive experience featuring a series of puzzles and challenges, participants explore the tower from an unexpected angle and crack its best-kept secrets. Every challenge completed brings them one step closer to their goal: admission to the mysterious Pinsonnault Club.
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Guided bus tour of the Plains of Abraham
This guided bus tour offers a captivating voyage into the heart of the Plains of Abraham, one of the world’s largest urban parks. Accompanied by Abraham Martin or his wife Marguerite, two characters drawn from the site’s history, tour-goers discover the park’s secrets and iconic locations.
The tour includes the Joan of Arc Garden, the Martello Towers, and the old prison, while revisiting significant historical moments like the passage of British troops and the site of the confrontation with the French. Combining history, heritage, and surprising anecdotes, this lively experience provides a vivid and accessible introduction to this legendary area.
The 45-minute tour runs from July 2 to September 7, giving visitors the opportunity to see or rediscover the Plains from an original and engaging vantage point.
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Free summer programming at the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand
Centrally located on the Plains of Abraham, the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand presents a series of free shows and family activities all summer long.
From June 19 to August 14, the venue comes alive with the sounds of music of all genres, including blues, folk, pop, country, and world music. Among the artists who will grace this iconic outdoor stage are PetiTom, The Lost Fingers, Christopher Hall, Webster, and Eadsé.
Families can also attend a dog show featuring Alexandra Côté, who has made a name for herself on Canada’s Got Talent and America’s Got Talent. Activities will also be available to spark the curiosity and tickle the senses of younger visitors.