From Fairmont Le Château Frontenac Best Nearby Parks (Attractions & Activities) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Québec City, QC Place d'Armes (Attractions & Activities - Parks) 15 rue St Anne Rue St-Louis and rue de Fort, Québec  QC  G1R 4P5 Distance: ~39 m         Description: VIEUX QUEBEC. In the past, this park was the site of military drills, exercises and parades. However, in the early 1900s, the Place d'Armes was re-opened as a public park. The Monument of Faith, a sculpture commemorating the arrival of Recollet Mona from France in 1615, now graces the park. In addition to the Monument of Faith , the park displays a diamond-shaped monument that hails Québec's designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Québec is the only city in North America to hold such grand distinction. Parc Montmorency (Attractions & Activities - Parks) rue Port Dauphin, Québec  QC Distance: ~44 m         Description: VIEUX QUEBEC. Famous folks, immortalized in granite, populate this lovely park. Notable people with commemorative monuments in the park include George Etienne Cartier, Louis Hebert, Marie Rollet and Guillaune Couilard. From the park, you can get a lovely look at the Québec Seminary. Parc la Cetière (Attractions & Activities - Parks) Côte de la Montagne, Québec  QC  G1K 8S2 • 418-646-3167 Distance: ~77 m         Description: VIEUX QUEBEC. This unique park's claim to fame is the collection of stone ruins dating from 1685. In 1972, archaeological excavations uncovered these old homes, which had been leveled during the British Conquest, rebuilt, and then damaged again in both 1948 and 1957 by fire. If you look closely, you can still make out some of the remnants of the old houses. The park is also the site of La Fresque des Québécois, the Mural of Quebecers. Parc des Champs-de-Bataille (Plaines d'Abraham) (Attractions & Activities - Parks) 835, av Wilfrid-Laurier, Québec  QC  G1R 2L3 • 418-648-4071 • 418-649-6476 Distance: ~1.389 km         Description: SAINT-JEAN BAPTISTE. The Plains of Abraham, named for farmer Abraham Martin who grazed his cattle here in Quebec's earliest days, is perhaps best known as the site of two pivotal battles of the Seven Years War (a.k.a. the French and Indian War). Throughout the park there are kilometers of meandering trails punctuated by numerous monuments and memorials commemorating these and other battles, along with several other attractions. During the summer months, Abraham's Bus provides a narrated tour of the park that everyone will find interesting (a special "Summer Package" rate covers admission to all of the park's attractions, including Abraham's Bus). During the winter, 15km of trails are groomed for Nordic skiing, and equipment rental is available. Call 418-648-4212 for recorded trail condition information. Domaine Maizerets (Attractions & Activities - Parks) 2000, bd Montmorency, Québec  QC  G1J 5E7 • 418-691-2385 • 418-647-6335 Distance: ~2.948 km         Description: LIMOILOU. Once a private estate, Domaine Maizerets now offers Québecers a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Located along the bike path which connects Vieux Québec with Montmorency Falls, the property has much to recommend it. In the summer, the leafy arboretum is a shady spot to relax and cool off, the lovely gardens and lawns are ideal for strolling, and free concerts and plays supply a bit of additional entertainment. In the winter, the spot is extremely popular for both cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, with numerous groomed trails. The visitor centre is open daily for equipment rental. Parc Bois-de-Coulonge (Attractions & Activities - Parks) 1215, chemin St-Louis, Sillery  QC  G1S 1E7 • 418-528-0773 Distance: ~3.862 km         Description: MONTCALM. Dating back to the mid-17th century, this attractive park, ideal for a late afternoon stroll or even a relaxing lunch break, has served in several different capacities throughout its history. In fact, after the British took over Québec, Lord Elgin had a home built on the site. It was destroyed by fire in the late 1940s, but visitors can still see some of the outbuildings, and the gardens surrounding the former residences continue to be carefully tended, offering an impressive collection of plant species for the amateur horticulturalist to admire. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.