McNabs Island is located at the entrance to Halifax Harbour, near Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia. Fort McNab was built in the 1880s and was at one time the most powerful guardian of Halifax. It served as an important counter-bombardment battery in the two World Wars and was decommissioned in 1959.
(20 to 30-minute boat ride from Halifax/10-minute boat ride from Eastern Passage) – Adventure over the Halifax Harbour and immerse in the vast fort that played a vital role in the Halifax Defense Complex. Fort McNab was strategically placed and acted as a gatekeeper to the Halifax Harbour up until it was decommissioned in 1959. This was the first fort in Halifax to have breech-loading artillery. Today, visitors can wander the trails and battered fortifications and uncover the deep history of the island for themselves. For information on how to get to McNabs Island, visit www.mcnabisland.ca