The Plains of Abraham is located within Battlefield Park in Quebec, Canada and is the site of a major conflict between British and French troops in 1759. Monuments of the battle are found throughout the grounds, including collections of ordinance and statues of British hero General James Wolfe and French general the Marquis de Montcalm. Battlefield Park also houses the Museum of Quebec (built in a former Canadian prison), which features artwork by regional artists from the 18th century to the modern era.
The Martello Towers were built by the British as a defensive position against the Americans during the Colonial period. Three have survived into the modern era and now serve as monuments in Battlefield Park. They are open to the general public at certain times throughout the year. The towers also host themed events, such as a recreation of an 18th-century council of war and a mystery dinner theater complete with authentic period-style cuisine for patrons.
A large Celtic cross stands at the entrance to Artillery Park in Quebec, Canada as a monument to Irish immigrants that traveled there fleeing the potato famine centuries earlier. The cross is crafted from blue Irish limestone and was donated to the city of Quebec by the Strokestown Park Famine Museum in Ireland. Artillery Park also sits close to the Saint-Jean Gate, which was built in 1749 and stands as a monument to French architecture.
