Plains of Abraham
The Plains of Abraham (French: Plaines d'Abraham) is a historic area within the Battlefields Park in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. It was established on 17 March 1908. The land is the site of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, which took place on 13 September 1759, but hundreds of acres of the fields became used for grazing, housing, and minor industrial structures. Only in 1908 was the land ceded to Quebec City, though administered by the specifically created and federally-run National Battlefields Commission. The park is today used by 4 million visitors and tourists annually for sports, relaxation, outdoor concerts, and festivals.
| Plains of Abraham | |
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Plains of Abraham in summer | |
| Location | Quebec City, Quebec, Canada |
| Coordinates | 46°47′59″N 71°13′15″W |
| Area | 98 ha (240 acres) |
| Established | 17 March 1908 |
| Governing body | National Battlefields Commission (Canadian Crown) |
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