Stand on the place where the first Scottish colonists arrived in 1629. Imagine their difficult lives and the ensuing struggles as European powers battled over control of North America. All that reminds us of Charles Fort today is a plaque on the grounds of Fort Anne National Historic Site in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia.
Charles Fort National Historic Site
Granville Ferry, Nova Scotia
- Type
- Monument / Landmark
- Address
- 323 St George Street, Granville Ferry, NS B0S 1K0, Canada
Get directions - Hours
- The grounds are open year-round.
- Phone
- 902-532-2397 (June to September) / 902-532-2321 (October to May)
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Amenities
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Family-Friendly -
National Historic Site -
Parking -
Parkland -
Pet-Friendly -
Washrooms
Location
323 St George Street, Granville Ferry, NS B0S 1K0, Canada
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