High School Students

Group Activities

Accessibility

Certain activities can be adapted to special education groups and groups of people with reduced mobility and disabilities

Martello Towers are not accessible to persons with reduced mobility

Restricted space with loud noises

2024-2025 School Year
THE SNOWSHOER

Put on your toques, mittens, and snowshoes, and uncover the winter sports practiced on the Plains of Abraham. In the company of an early 20th-century snowshoer, relive the golden age of these excursions. This is an original recreational outing that will give you chills of pleasure.

 

Accessories: traditional snowshoes, arrow sashes, lanterns (in the evening), and hot chocolate

 

Period: December to March (depending on snowfall) 

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes 

Reception location: Plains of Abraham Museum 

Cost: $13.25 / student

MARTELLO TOWER SOLDIER

Learn about the life of soldiers stationed in a Martello Tower with British officers. This interactive historical animation involves you in the military life of 1812 through competitions and games.

 

Accessories: muskets, wooden horse, and period objects in an authentic setting

 

Period: year-round

Duration: 90 minutes 

Meeting place: Plains of Abraham Museum 

Cost: $6.00 / student

 

THE MILITARY

THE BATTLES OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM

 

Under the command of generals Wolfe and Montcalm, revist the living conditions of soldiers at the time of the 1759 and 1760 battles, on the Plains of Abraham. Review strategies, load muskets and cannons, and treat wounded fellows fallen on the battlefield. 

 

Accessories: Interactive whiteboard (IWB), cannon, muskets, surgical instruments, cartridges, artilleryman material and cannonballs.

 

Period: year-round

Duration: 90 minutes

Meeting place: Plains of Abraham Museum

Cost: $6.00 / student

 

THE 20TH CENTURY WALK

In the company of a factory worker, grasp the major upheavals of the 20th century through the traces left in the history of the Plains of Abraham. World wars, economic crisis, baby boom, etc. An animated and interactive tour out of the ordinary, reflecting the prestige of this park.

 

Period: year-round

Duration: 1.5 hours 

Reception location: Plains of Abraham Museum 

Cost: $6.00 / student

WOLFE AND MONTCALM

IN CLASS

 

In the company of Generals Wolfe and Montcalm, review the major military strategies of the Siege of Quebec in the summer of 1759. Learn all the intricacies of line battle by participating in the musket loading competition. Take part in an intriguing historical quiz and witness a demonstration of period surgery.

 

Accessories: muskets, period objects, multimedia, and surgical instruments

 

Period: November to April 

Duration: 1 hour or 1 period 

Reception location: your school 

Cost: $6.50 / student

 

BATTLES EXHIBITION (1759-1760)

GUIDED OR SELF-DIRECTED TOUR

 

Accompagnied by a member of the Canadian militia, learn about the history of the Siege of Québec City and of the battles of the Plains of Abraham. In an evocative, interactive setting, find out about the crimes, punishments and laws in force. Take part in an incredible immersive screening featuring original, often moving, accounts of those who lived through the battles of the Plains. Then, join in and explore military life from the magnificient collection of artefacts in the Identities exhibition.

 

Period: year-round

Duration: 60 minutes

Meeting place: Plains of Abraham Museum 

Cost - guided tour: $6.00 / student

Cost - self-directed tour: $3.25 / student

 

1759 | FROM THE WARPATH TO THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM

FREE VIRTUAL EXHIBITION

 

Via the Internet, plunge deep into the Battle of the Plains of Abraham and the preparations that led to it. Relive, side by side with the French, British, Canadians and Indigenous peoples, the ups and downs of a fight to the finish for the conquest of North America, a landmark in the military history of this country. A total of 67 learning activities (illustrated narratives, interactive maps and games, videos, evolutionary comic strips, period music, etc.).

 

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General Information
Fees

Costs don't include taxes

A minimum fee will apply and/or travel expenses may apply beyond 50 km

Prices and details are subject to change

Booking

When booking a group, activity cancellation or schedule modification fees may apply. This policy will be sent to you in writing at the time of reservation

Reservation required for every activity

A dining-room can be available on request

Financial Support

We are registered with the Répertoire culture-éducation of ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec under the name Plaines d'Abraham

The cultural activities of the organisations that have subscribed to this directory are eligible for financial support from the Government of Québec.

Information & Reservation

Please contact the reservations department. A team member will reach out to you to discuss your request as soon as possible.

 

Phone: 418 648-5371  | 1 855 648-5371
Email: reservation@ccbn-nbc.gc.ca

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