Two miles of rolling lawns and broad shade trees commemorate a 15-minute battle on September 13th, 1759, in which Louis-Joseph Marquis de Montcalm lost half of North America to the British. The Plains of Abraham is just one significant historical site as we explore the only walled city north of Mexico. For its unique status, Old Québec City with its magnificent architecture was declared a United Nations World Heritage Site in 1985. For more information check out episode #35 in the Railways category.
About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.