The National Battlefields Park, occupying the 267 acre Plains of Abraham, situated to the southwest of the Citadel, is the site of the decisive battle of 1759, which saw the British, under General Wolfe, defeat Montcalm’s French forces. Today, it is a wide green space popular for summer concerts and as a place to walk or bike.

For those with a taste for history, the Discovery Pavilion (in the same building as the tourist office) has a large diorama of the site and the Canada Odyssey historical multimedia exhibition. Midway through the park, Martello Tower No 1 has costumed guides who explain the role of these defensive structures (during summer only). Go to 835 avenues Wilfrid-Laurier to visit this national park area.