Canada News Centre2026-06-19T12:06:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2026/06/with-summer-coming-to-the-plains-of-abraham-the-edwin-belanger-bandstand-is-launching-its-2026-season.html

Quebec City, June 19, 2026 – Long summer evenings are back, and with them one of Quebec City’s most appreciated free cultural events. From tomorrow to August 14, 2026, on Wednesdays and Fridays, the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand will be inviting the public to a series of free shows starring artists from here and elsewhere. Music, fresh faces, and shared moments will be provided by a diverse lineup of performances against the magical backdrop of the Plains of Abraham.

The National Battlefields Commission2026-06-19T12:06:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2026/06/natura--historia-at-the-plains-of-abraham-museum-a-new-exhibition-on-the-parks-natural-heritage-and-its-changes-over-time.html

Quebec City, Thursday, June 11, 2026 — Beginning this Saturday, June 13, the Plains of Abraham Museum will be presenting Natura & Historia, a temporary exhibition that celebrates nature and the park’s metamorphosis over time. This is an invitation to discover the history of the Plains from a different angle, through its plants, trees, and flowers.

The National Battlefields Commission2026-06-10T09:46:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2026/04/the-edwin-belanger-bandstand-unveils-its-2026-program-with-a-new-format.html

The National Battlefields Commission (NBC) unveils the 2026 program for the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand (KEB), which will present a series of free performances from June 19 to August 14 under a new format. This iconic outdoor stage will host nearly fifteen musical shows and family activities in a stunning natural and historic setting.

The National Battlefields Commission2026-04-13T11:12:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2025/10/the-plains-of-abraham-museum-again-makes-a-name-for-itself-a-prix-excellence-for-the-temporary-exhibition-quebec-1775-blizzards-and-battle.html

The National Battlefields Commission (NBC) is proud to announce that the Plains of Abraham Museum is the winner of a Prix Excellence from the Société des musées du Québec (SMQ) for its temporary exhibition Québec 1775: Blizzards and Battle.

The National Battlefields Commission2025-10-10T08:08:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2025/09/battlefields---quebec-city-under-siege-a-free-event-accessible-to-the-whole-family.html

On Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7, the Plains of Abraham will host a new edition of Battlefields, a historical reenactment presented this year on the theme of Québec City under Siege.

The National Battlefields Commission2025-09-08T14:17:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2025/08/an-exceptional-summer-at-the-edwin-belanger-bandstand-nearly-35000-spectators-showed-up.html

The National Battlefields Commission is proud to announce that the 2025 summer season at the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand ended on a memorable note, with a total attendance of 34,600 people.

The National Battlefields Commission2025-08-26T15:22:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2025/07/the-edwin-belanger-bandstand-is-returning-to-its-summer-program-this-thursday-with-andreanne-a-malette-and-tom-folly.html

Quebec City, Tuesday, July 15, 2025 – After a short break during the Festival d’été de Québec, the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand (EBB) will return to its summer program this Thursday! Every Thursday and Saturday for the rest of the summer until August 23, Quebec City’s residents and visitors are invited to come and experience free musical and cultural performances against the enchanting backdrop of the Plains of Abraham.

The National Battlefields Commission2025-07-15T08:14:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2025/06/tomorrow-on-the-plains-the-edwin-belanger-bandstand-kicks-off-a-summer-of-free-music.html

Beginning tomorrow, the stage of the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand on the Plains of Abraham will come alive with the launch of its summer program!

The National Battlefields Commission2025-06-20T16:21:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2025/03/summer-long-entertainment-on-the-plains.html

The National Battlefields Commission (NBC) has unveiled its program for the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand (EBB), which runs from June 19 to August 23, 2025. This outdoor stage, in the heart of the Plains of Abraham, will host over 20 performances of music and family entertainment against an enchanting backdrop. The shows will be on Thursdays and Saturdays, and they’ll be free.

The National Battlefields Commission2025-03-26T10:18:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2024/09/a-new-page-in-the-history-of-the-plains-of-abraham-two-artworks-by-first-nations-artists-installed-on-cap-diamant.html

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, The National Battlefields Commission is proud to unveil two works by First Nations artists in a new installation on Cap Diamant.

The National Battlefields Commission2024-09-30T14:02:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2024/09/a-unique-collection-about-quebec-citys-tricentennial-acquired-by-the-national-battlefields-commission.html

The National Battlefields Commission is proud to announce its acquisition of the Jean François Leclerc Collection about Quebec City’s Tricentennial.

The National Battlefields Commission2024-09-10T07:21:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2024/08/fermeture-de-la-cote-gilmour.html

Gilmour Hill will be closed on August 8, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The National Battlefields Commission2024-08-07T15:39:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2024/06/quebec-1775-blizzards-and-battle-the-plains-of-abraham-museum-opens-its-doors-to-a-new-exhibition.html

The Plains of Abraham Museum is proud to unveil its brand new exhibition Québec 1775: Blizzards and Battle.

The National Battlefields Commission2024-06-06T07:52:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2024/05/an-encounter-between-indigenous-art-from-east-and-west-on-the-plains-of-abraham.html

The National Battlefields Commission is happy to announce its acquisition of two works by Indigenous artists. Beginning in September, they will both adorn the Cap Diamant area on the Plains of Abraham—an exceptional setting for these beautiful creations by Huron-Wendat artist Ludovic Boney and Haida artist 7IDANsuu Chief James Hart. The works of art will be further enhanced by the landscaping around them to create a unique, unifying space for dialogue.

The National Battlefields Commission2024-05-30T09:47:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2024/05/the-plains-will-come-alive-this-summer-with-cultural-performances-and-organized-family-activities.html

Beginning June 13, the Plains of Abraham will again be the venue for a cultural program on the outdoor stage of the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand.

The National Battlefields Commission2024-05-16T14:35:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2024/04/food-and-drink-services-returning-to-the-plains-of-abraham-starting-in-june.html

The National Battlefields Commission (NBC) is announcing the return of food and drink services on the Plains of Abraham. Starting in June, La Maison Smith will open a permanent branch branch, as well as operate the Smith Mobile and an espresso bicycle to serve the whole historic site.

The National Battlefields Commission2024-04-18T08:35:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2023/12/media-advisory--restoration-of-the-des-braves-monument.html

Beginning December 4, the National Battlefields Commission will be making repairs to the Des Braves Monument.

The National Battlefields Commission2023-12-04T10:37:50-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2023/10/the-exhibition-aeria-wins-an-award-for-excellence-from-the-societe-des-musees-du-quebec.html

The National Battlefields Commission is proud to announce that the Plains of Abraham Museum has received an Award for Excellence from the Société des musées du Québec (SMQ) for the exhibition Aeria.

The National Battlefields Commission2023-10-06T11:05:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2023/09/the-echos--de-awehskwahk-event-on-the-plains-for-the-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation.html

The "Échos / de awehskwahk " Event on the Plains for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The National Battlefields Commission2023-09-19T10:54:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2023/09/history-and-nature-in-focus-during-halloween-on-the-plains.html

From September 30 to November 12, the Plains of Abraham fall programming will offer guided activities to celebrate Halloween and allow visitors to discover the mysteries of the park.

The National Battlefields Commission2023-09-13T14:14:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2023/09/the-plains-of-abraham-remain-an-integral-part-of-the-grand-prix-cycliste-de-quebec.html

The National Battlefields Commission is proud to renew its partnership with the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec, which will ride through the Plains of Abraham on September 8 this year.

The National Battlefields Commission2023-09-07T08:50:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2023/09/the-event-battlefields-on-the-plains-of-abraham-will-highlight-the-reality-of-women-during-the-seven-years-war.html

The Plains of Abraham will be taken back to the 18th century on September 9 and 10 for the event “Battlefields.”

The National Battlefields Commission2023-09-05T11:39:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2023/08/the-homes-of-cove-fields-a-pop-up-installation--a-call-for-recollections-from-the-public.html

For a second year, the National Battlefields Commission is proud to present a pop-up installation in memory of Cove Fields—a community that existed from 1945 to 1951.

The National Battlefields Commission2023-08-29T11:20:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2023/08/media-invitation.html

The National Battlefields Commission is inviting media representatives to the launch of a pop-up installation: The Homes of Cove Fields.

The National Battlefields Commission2023-08-28T15:36:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2023/06/the-work-of-art-la-corriveau-at-the-exhibition-aeria-will-be-loaned-to-the-municipality-of-saint-vallier.html

The National Battlefields Commission (NBC) has renewed its partnership for a tenth year with the theatrical performance Sur les traces de La Corrivaux. It has also announced that it will loan a sculpture of Marie-Joseph Corrivaux for an indefinite period.

The National Battlefields Commission2023-06-06T11:22:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2023/05/shows-for-children-storytelling-and-cinema-in-the-new-summer-programming-at-the-plains-of-abraham.html

The summer programming at the Plains of Abraham is taking an exciting new turn this year with the addition of a variety of cultural events at the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand.

The National Battlefields Commission2023-05-30T13:57:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2023/03/the-plains-of-abraham-is-proud-to-host-the-main-stage-of-the-festival-dete-de-quebec.html

An unparalleled gathering place in the heart of the city, the Plains of Abraham will once again welcome the biggest acts of the Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ).

The National Battlefields Commission2023-03-22T16:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2023/02/the-plains-of-abraham-welcome-the-sun-life-pentathlon-des-neiges.html

The Plains of Abraham Welcome the Sun Life Pentathlon des Neiges

The National Battlefields Commission2023-02-16T16:18:50-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2023/02/spring-break-is-for-nature-history-and-winter-sports-on-the-plains.html

From February 25 to March 18, the Plains of Abraham welcome children and their parents to enjoy this piece of nature in the city and plunge into history during spring break.

The National Battlefields Commission2023-02-13T10:54:40-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2022/12/cross-country-skiing-season-has-arrived.html

Cross-country skiing season has begun on the Plains of Abraham.

The National Battlefields Commission2023-01-23T13:27:53-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2022/11/fun-filled-winter-sports-and-recreation-on-the-plains.html

Beginning in December, the Plains of Abraham will be offering sports and recreational activities for winter fun in this great historic park.

The National Battlefields Commission2022-11-24T15:38:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2022/09/autumn-thrills-and-chills-and-halloween-on-the-plains-new-guided-events-for-all-ages-this-october-and-november.html

From October 1 to November 12, the Plains of Abraham Autumn Thrills and Chills and Halloween program will pull back the shroud on the dark and mysterious side of the park by throwing visitors into the past.

The National Battlefields Commission2022-09-27T13:29:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2022/09/the-plains-of-abraham-at-the-heart-of-the-action-during-the-grand-prix-cycliste-de-quebec.html

The National Battlefields Commission (NBC) is excited to see the return of the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec, whose route will take cyclists through the iconic landscape of the Plains of Abraham on September 9.

The National Battlefields Commission2022-09-07T16:52:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2022/09/a-colonial-army-camp-and-organized-family-activities-on-the-plains-of-abraham-at-the-event-battlefields-september-10-and-11.html

An army camp from colonial times will be set up on the Plains of Abraham on September 10 and 11 for the event Battlefields.

The National Battlefields Commission2022-09-06T13:49:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2022/06/this-summer-on-the-plains-of-abraham-a-range-of-family-activities-and-free-access-to-exhibitions-on-the-first-of-july.html

The summer holidays are off to a great start on the Plains of Abraham with a great lineup of family activities and free access to exhibitions at the Plains of Abraham Museum on July 1.

The National Battlefields Commission2022-06-30T13:21:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2022/06/aeria-blends-art-and-history-to-present-eight-noteworthy-characters-of-the-plains-a-new-exhibition-at-the-plains-of-abraham-museum.html

The Plains of Abraham Museum is proud to announce the opening of Aeria, a new exhibition that blends art and history to present eight noteworthy characters of the Plains.

The National Battlefields Commission2022-06-15T11:28:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2022/06/outdoor-concerts-are-finally-back-this-summer-at-the-edwin-belanger-bandstand-on-the-plains-of-abraham.html

Today, the summer program has been announced for the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand on the Plains of Abraham, and there will again be the outdoor shows that have made this bandstand so popular.

The National Battlefields Commission2022-06-03T13:51:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2022/05/temporary-closure-of-gilmour-hill.html

The National Battlefields Commission wishes to advise motorists that Gilmour Hill will be closed on May 19, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The National Battlefields Commission2022-05-18T09:49:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2022/04/the-great-celebration-of-nature-on-the-plains-of-abraham-is-celebrating-its-25th-anniversary.html

The Great Celebration of Nature on the Plains of Abraham is celebrating its 25th anniversary on May 15, under the honorary presidency of Bruno Marchand, Mayor of Quebec City.

The National Battlefields Commission2022-05-11T09:15:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2022/04/festival-goers-are-again-eagerly-awaited-on-the-plains-of-abraham.html

As a proud partner of the Festival d'été de Québec for over twenty years, the National Battlefields Commission is keenly awaiting the return of festival-goers to the Plains of Abraham next July.

The National Battlefields Commission2022-04-06T13:58:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2022/03/a-sweet-and-exciting-spring-on-the-plains-of-abraham.html

The Plains of Abraham is celebrating maple sugaring season by offering free maple taffy on the weekends of March 19-20, March 26-27, and April 2-3.

The National Battlefields Commission2022-03-14T11:25:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2022/02/always-the-plains-for-spring-break-interactive-history-with-free-entry-for-children-to-the-plains-of-abraham-museum-and-winter-activities-at-the-ve.html

During Spring Break, from February 26 to March 20, the National Battlefields Commission invites young and old to take advantage of nature in the city and explore the Plains of Abraham, a true storybook of history.

The National Battlefields Commission2022-02-21T14:34:19-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2021/12/always-the-plains-for-a-beautiful-winter.html

Today, the National Battlefields Commission (NBC) presented its 2021-2022 winter program and the new lighting concept for the Joan of Arc Garden.

The National Battlefields Commission2021-12-08T16:09:03-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2021/11/new-winter-activities-and-lighting-at-the-joan-of-arc-garden.html

Members of the media are invited to the unveiling of the Plains of Abraham winter program and the inauguration of the new lighting at the Joan of Arc Garden.

The National Battlefields Commission2021-12-06T11:08:20-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2021/10/closure-of-gilmour-hill-to-vehicular-traffic.html

The National Battlefields Commission (NBC) wishes to advise motorists of a closure of Gilmour Hill for preventative strengthening works.

The National Battlefields Commission2021-10-07T16:44:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2021/10/the-national-battlefields-commission-inaugurates-the-new-halloween-garden-where-legends-come-alive-though-folk-art.html

This morning, the National Battlefields Commission (NBC) inaugurated the new Halloween Garden on the Plains of Abraham, where Park legends come alive through folk art.

The National Battlefields Commission2021-10-01T13:24:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2021/09/invitation-to-the-media--inauguration-of-the-new-halloween-garden-on-the-plains-of-abraham.html

Media are invited to the inauguration of the new Halloween Garden on the Plains of Abraham, on October 1, 2021.

The National Battlefields Commission2021-09-27T14:32:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2021/07/history-rekindled-at-the-site-for-major-events-of-the-plains-of-abraham.html

The National Battlefields Commission wants to showcase the heritage and history of the location where major events are held at the Plains of Abraham by setting up a temporary display.

The National Battlefields Commission2021-08-03T14:27:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/national-battlefields-commission/news/2021/07/invitation-to-media---temporary-display-in-the-location-where-major-events-are-held-at-the-plains-of-abraham.html

Media representatives are invited to discover the temporary display currently being installed in the location where major events are held at the Plains of Abraham.

The National Battlefields Commission2021-08-02T13:18:16-04:00