York Redoubt National Historic Site

Fergusons Cove, Nova Scotia

Type: Military
Address: 300 Fergusons Cove Road, Fergusons Cove, NS B3V 1G3, Canada
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Hours: Open daily from June 25 to September 2 (8 am to 8 pm). The grounds are open year-round. No winter maintenance.
Phone: (902) 426-5080

York Redoubt sits high on a bluff overlooking the entrance to Halifax Harbour at Fergusons Cove, Nova Scotia. It was constructed in 1793 and helped protect this historic port through three centuries of Canadian history. It is part of the Halifax Defence Complex.

Lace up your walking shoes and explore a part of Canada’s military heritage that spans three centuries. Walk among the armament of this vital defensive military installation and learn from the visual displays. Breathe in the Atlantic ocean air and enjoy fabulous views of city from the scenic bluff at the mouth of Halifax Harbour.

Notes from "Military History of Atlantic Canada"

Amenities

Family-Friendly
National Historic Site
Parking
Parkland
Pet-Friendly
Washrooms

Fun Facts

York Redout’s fortification helped protect this historic port throughout three centuries of Canadian history. During the First World War, the site was used as barracks for assigned infantry and for troops waiting to go overseas. York Redoubt remained in military use until 1956.
Early in the Second World War, York Redoubt was the nerve centre for harbour defences, including an anti-submarine net which stretched across the harbour’s entrance from the Redoubt to McNabs Island.