Nova Scotia's Official Heritage Website

Fort Edward National Historic Site

The oldest surviving blockhouse in Canada. Remnants of earthen defence works are still visible at the site. Fort Edward was originally constructed in 1750 as part of a series of fortifications built to support the new British base at Halfiax, established in 1749. It is nationally significant because of its role in the struggle for predominence in North America from 1750 to 1812. Its position at the junction of the St. Croix and Avon rivers, a centre of Acadian and Mi'kmaq settlement, helped protect lines of communication and travel to the Bay of Fundy shores.

Fort Edward served as a base of operations for the deportation of the Acadians in 1755 and later saw service during the American Revolution (1775-1783) and War of 1812. In later years, it served as a training camp for the Canadian militia. Of the original buildings, only the blockhouse remains. The oldest blockhouse in Canada, it is also one of the few mid-18th century buildings still standing in Nova Scotia.

Operated By West Hants Historical Society, under contract to Parks Canada
Location Windsor, NS B0N 2T0 Phone: (902) 798-4706 Fax: (902) 798-8571 http://www.parkscanada.ca Scenic Travelway: Evangeline Trail Community: Windsor County: Hants Region: Southwest Directions: Hwy 101, Exit 6; first left at King Street; left again up street facing Fire Station	Contact Information West Hants Historical Society (902) 798-4706

Details
Admission Details free, donations welcome	Hours June 28 - August 30 June 28-August 30 Mon-Sat 10:00am-6:00pm Sun noon-4:00pm remainder of year by appointment Grounds open year-round Organization Type/Service(s) Museum Federal Organization Theme(s) Military - Fortification

Archival Services
Genealogical Holdings Yes

Photographic Holdings Yes

Facilities
Wheelchair accessible Bus tours welcome Picnic tables Parking available Gift shop	Parking Spaces(car) 20 Special Group Tours Offered No

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