Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Fort Anne National Historic Site adventure.
Explore the storied past of Fort Anne, a historic Canadian landmark.
Step foot onto one of the most hotly contested pieces of land on the entire continent which became Canada’s first administered National Historic Site in 1917: Fort Anne. The land on which Fort Anne now stands is part of the traditional homeland of the Mi’kmaq. In recent centuries, a succession of Scottish, French, and English settlers clashed over this prize on the banks of Nova Scotia’s Annapolis River, often drawing the Mi’kmaq into their conflict. Fort Anne was the site of thirteen attacks, seven change of hands, and the ratification of the Treaty of Boston. Today, visitors can walk the earthen walls, explore the 1797 Officers’ Quarters Museum and soak up thousands of years of Canadian history. Learn more
The best time to visit Fort Anne National Historic Site is from May 17 to October 13, when the site is open daily from 9am to 5pm. The grounds, however, welcome visitors year-round, offering a glimpse into Canada's layered history regardless of the season. Summer months provide the most pleasant weather for exploring the site's extensive grounds and engaging in the various activities on offer.