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Battlefields Park (Parc des Champs-de-Bataille) vs Observatoire de la Capitale

Both are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Battlefields Park ranks slightly higher than Observatoire de la Capitale. Battlefields Park scores 86 with endorsements from 4 sources like Fodor's, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.

Battlefields Park (Parc des Champs-de-Bataille)
Battlefields Park (Parc des Champs-de-Bataille)
8 / 10
Discovery Pavilion of the Plains of Abraham, 835 av. Wilfrid Laurier, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 5H3, Canada
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Covering 108 hectares (267 acres) of grassy hills, sunken gardens, monuments, fountains, and trees, Québec's Battlefields Park was Canada's first national urban park." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"These 250 acres of gently rolling slopes have unparalleled views of the St." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The elusive beauty of this steep site overlooking the St Lawrence provides the opportunity for an outing that is both recreational and rich in historical significance." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
2.0
"Sometimes referred to as the Plains of Abraham, this 267-acre strip of land just west of Old Québec witnessed the sealing of Canada's fate. The Battle of Québec took place here." Full review
Observatoire de la Capitale
Observatoire de la Capitale
8 / 10
Edifice Marie-Guyart, 31st Fl., 1037 de La Chevrotière, 31st floor, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 5E9 , Canada
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The site features an overview of the city's history with 3-D imagery, audiovisual displays... and a time-travel theme with a 1960s twist." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"At 221m/725ft, the observatory on the 31st storey of this administrative building commands a splendid view of Historic Quebec, the citadelle, the fortifications, the St. Lawrence River." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Standing at 221 meters above sea level (and with 31 floors), this is Quebec City's tallest building." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Offers a 360-degree view of the Québec City skyline, from the city’s highest vantage point...for kids, there’s also an interactive, touch-screen exhibit about the history of the capital city" Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Head 221m up to the 31st floor for great views of the Old Town." Full review