Quebec City history

The future of North America turned on one historic battle that took place just outside Quebec's walls in 1759. British forces overcame a French defence on the Plains of Abraham, which eventually led to the fall of New France and the transfer of most of its land to British control.

To prevent a similar future attack, the British constructed the Citadel, an enormous star-shaped fortress and one of Quebec City's most popular attractions. When Canada became an independent country in 1867, Quebec City became the capital of the province of Quebec.