The Plains of Abraham is an important visitor site and also a great place for a run. The site of many clashes for supremacy between the French and British Empires, the park is the scene of the 1759 Conquest, which changed the fate of North America. It is one of Canada’s most important historical parks and an important city park for Quebec. There are gardens in summer and an ice rink in winter.
At about 250 acres, there are paths crisscrossing the park, and a bike path along the cliff at the end closest to the river, with great views of the water. It is 2 km from one end of the park to the other, or a little over 4 km (2.6 miles) for a loop. We’ve created a 5.8 km (3.7 mile) run incorporating La Citadelle, which adds some hills!
For a longer run, continue for ~1km west to the Parc de Bois du Coulonge, which has lovely gardens. One can continue even further: it’s ~1.5 km (1 mile) from the Parc to the Église Saint-Michel de Sillery, and then another ~1.5 km (1 mile) to the end of the Promenade Samuel de Champlain.
The Plains of Abraham is an important visitor site and also a great place for a run. The site of many clashes for supremacy between the French and British Empires, the park is the scene of the 1759 Conquest, which changed the fate of North America. It is one of Canada’s most important historical parks and an important city park for Quebec. There are gardens in summer and an ice rink in winter.
At about 250 acres, there are paths crisscrossing the park, and a bike path along the cliff at the end closest to the river, with great views of the water. It is 2 km from one end of the park to the other, or a little over 4 km (2.6 miles) for a loop. We’ve created a 5.8 km (3.7 mile) run incorporating La Citadelle, which adds some hills!
For a longer run, continue for ~1km west to the Parc de Bois du Coulonge, which has lovely gardens. One can continue even further: it’s ~1.5 km (1 mile) from the Parc to the Église Saint-Michel de Sillery, and then another ~1.5 km (1 mile) to the end of the Promenade Samuel de Champlain.
A 5 mile 'runseeing tour' of Quebec City. Includes Rue des Remparts, Promenade des Gouverneurs, outskirts of the Citadelle, Parliament grounds, Fortifications of Québec, a jaunt around the basin, and plenty of hills and stairs!
A wonderful bike and pedestrian path, with great water views along most of the way, and several Quebec sites and parks. Many loop options possible, incorporating the multiple bridges and paths on both sides of the river.
A bicycle/pedestrian path along the St. Lawrence River, paralleling Boulevard Champlain, for nearly 10km. Good water views most of the way. A highlight is the 2.6 km Promenade Samuel-De Champlain, starting at the 7k mark.
Wonderful park and bike path, inaugurated in 2008 as a gift from the government of Québec to the capital for its 400th anniversary. Has won numerous awards. Several sections, for 4km to the Laporte Bridge.
There are 30 sets of stairs linking Quebec's Upper and Lower towns. There are 10+ sets that have more than 100 stairs, with Cap-Blanc featuring 398 stairs. Do them as a run or incorporate with another route.
Pleasant run in Quebec City's attractive residential area. The area north of Grande Allée and south of Ch. St-Foy, inside Ave. Belvedere to the west. Attractive homes, wide sidewalks.
30 minutes from Quebec City, this is a great trail running destination in summer. There are trails for various abilities: a gentler run to the summit, a loop around a lake, summit ridge trails, and a waterfall trail involving 400 steps.
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5.8 km Plains of Abraham Loop from Citadel; Longer run is 6.8 km one-way to Promenade Samuel de Champlain
296 feet for short loop, incl. Citadelle; 170 feet for longer one-way trail
At Plains of Abraham, or Citadelle
Easy access from Old Quebec, 1km away, or less than 1km from Parliament
For a longer run, continue for ~1km west to the Parc de Bois du Coulonge, which has lovely gardens. One can continue even further: it’s ~1.5 km (1 mile) from the Parc to the Église Saint-Michel de Sillery, and then another ~1.5 km (1 mile) to the end of the Promenade Samuel de Champlain.
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