Yesterday, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, minister of Canadian Heritage, the mayor of Quebec City, Régis Labeaume, and The National Battlefields Commission chair, Margaret F. Delisle, inaugurated the Plains of Abraham Trail.
The trail, covering more than one kilometre, is set in natural surroundings independent of road infrastructure. Cyclists and pedestrians can take advantage of rest areas and interpretive panels along the trail to appreciate the historical and natural heritage of the former battlefield.
Minister Joly said, “I congratulate the National Battlefields Commission on having completed a project that does such a great job of highlighting the historic and natural heritage of this exceptional site. The Plains of Abraham Trail will allow the park’s users to learn more about our history while travelling on a safe path.”
The $8.2 million Plains of Abraham Trail is groomed in winter, lit year round, and a safe route for park users between Promenade Samuel-de-Champlain and Upper Town Québec.
