About us
Discover the Plains of Abraham, where history, nature and urban life come together. This historic urban park was the site of the major battles of 1759 and 1760 between French and British forces. Since 1908, the National Battlefields Commission, an agency of the Government of Canada, has been responsible for preserving and showcasing this exceptional site.
Canada’s First National Historic Park
The site of the famous battles of 1759 and 1760 between the French and British empires, Battlefields Park spans 98 hectares and includes the Plains of Abraham, Des Braves Park, Pierre-Dugua-De Mons Terrace, as well as De Laune, Des Braves, De Bernières and Taché avenues.
Canada’s first national historic park, this vast historic landscape is to Québec City what Central Park is to New York and Hyde Park to London: a treasured green space where nature, history and community come together.
An ideal starting point for exploring the site, the Plains of Abraham Museum offers activities and exhibitions that invite visitors to discover the park’s many facets.
Since 1908, the National Battlefields Commission, an agency of the Government of Canada, has been responsible for preserving and showcasing this exceptional historical and natural heritage.
A Living History
A walk across the Plains offers the chance to discover four major monuments, the Wolfe Monument, the Des Braves Monument, the Cross of Sacrifice and the Joan of Arc Statue, as well as two artworks created by First Nations artists. The site also features more than 70 heritage elements, including 50 cannons dating from the 18th to 20th centuries, busts, commemorative plaques, archaeological remains and an old well.
In addition to the historic greenhouses, six heritage buildings bear witness to the rich history of the site: three Martello Towers, the Plains of Abraham Museum, the Louis S. St-Laurent House, and 390 de Bernières Avenue.
The National Battlefields Commission
The National Battlefields Commission is a federal government agency under the portfolio of the Minister of Canadian Heritage. The Act creating the National Battlefields Commission (NBC) was passed on March 17, 1908.
Vision
With its park, which is a key location for get-togethers, the NBC is renowned for its openness and sensitivity toward all communities. Its committed and effective team has been making the NBC and all its components a source of pride and is elevating it as a respected and indispensable player in the development of Québec City, of Quebec, and of Canada.
Commitment
The Commission upholds the Government of Canada’s values of equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, justice, climate action, and truth and reconciliation.
Board of Directors
The National Battlefields Commission is governed by a board of directors that ensures sound oversight of the organization.
The commissioners who sit on the Board, including the chairperson, are appointed by the Governor in Council. They serve without remuneration, but are entitled to receive their actual disbursements for expenses legitimately incurred by them in the discharge of their powers or duties under an Act respecting the National Battlefields at Quebec.
- Jean Robert, Chairperson
- Ellen Yifan Chen, Commissioner
- Sophie Gagnon, Commissioner
- André L. Potvin, Commissioner
- Nathalie Letendre, Commissioner
- André Simard, Commissioner
- Jean Vincent, Commissioner
General Management
The General Management is responsible for the overall leadership and administration of the Commission’s mandate and oversees the Communications and Heritage sectors. It is also responsible for the preservation and conservation of Battlefields Park’s archives, collections, and monuments.
Its multidisciplinary team carries out a wide range of responsibilities, from historical interpretation and public outreach to site stewardship and maintenance.
Lise Moreau, Secretary & CEO
James Haberlin, Chief Financial Officer
Anne Chouinard, Chief Institutional Affairs & Partner Relations Officer
Dania Duguay, Human Resources Director
Nathalie Rhéaume, Operations Director
Isabelle Lussier, Educational Programs & Exhibitions Director
Activity Report
Plans, Reports and Policies
The plans, reports, and policies are available on the National Battlefields Commission's institutional website.
