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.
(12 km drive from downtown Halifax) – Step back in time to 1793 and discover York Redoubt, a key harbour entrance fortification that was operational through the Second World War. Sitting at the narrowest point of the outer Halifax Basin, this military fort was strategically placed to have a vantage point and sightlines of the Halifax harbour which makes it the perfect hiking destination with forested trails and breathtaking views of the ocean. Explore the interpretive panels, fortifications, and rifled muzzle loading guns scattered throughout the grounds.
