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Atlantic Canada is a humpback whale diving deep off Terra Nova. It’s the mighty tides of Fundy, and the grizzled face of a fisherman living what is real as he stares at the North Atlantic. It’s a place where the epic struggles and grand sagas of nature have been playing out for billions of years – a place with a cultural landscape so unique that the very air you breathe seems to pulse with mystery and intrigue. Parks Canada’s special places in Atlantic Canada are gateways to nature and solitude, to discovery and adventure.

Table of Contents Themes Atlantic Canada Map 8 ■ Prince Edward Island 12 ■ Nova Scotia 13 ■ Quest for uniqueness 2 Directory ■ National Map 15 The great epic 4 ■ Newfoundland and ■ The pleasure Labrador 10 of togetherness 6 ■ New Brunswick 11

Call 1-888-773-8888 or visit parkscanada.gc.ca Halifax Citadel National Historic Site 1 QUEST FOR uniqueness

There’s nowhere else on Earth like Atlantic Canada for unique experiences. The combination of its land and seascapes, its

history and the collective PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND NOVA SCOTIA © Parks Canada – J Sylvester © Parks Canada – C Reardon imagination of its people take The Birth of a Nation Savour the Past you on a journey that inspires the spirit. You can walk on the Hear the echo of the delegates to the Enjoy a crusty loaf of soldier’s bread or a meal Charlottetown Conference as you stand in like no other in a unique 18th century atmosphere! ocean floor here or take a hike Confederation Chamber. Imagine them Look on as servants cook over an open hearth, deliberating the future of the British North and relish the smell of a roast turning on the to the easternmost point of North American colonies – what was to become spit. Sign up for an old-fashioned baking America. In this special corner the country of Canada. Prince Edward Island’s workshop and learn how to make your own Legislative Assembly still meets at Province heritage cookies. For more unique opportunities, of the world you can free your House National Historic Site, the only check out the other activities and programs remaining meeting place of the Fathers of the Lycée de Louisbourg. Let 18th century own imagination and discover of Confederation. Louisbourg give you a memorable taste of history. your own unique spirit of travel, your own spirit of adventure. Province House National Historic National Historic Site p. 12 Site p. 14

2 NOVA SCOTIA NEW BRUNSWICK NOVA SCOTIA Dare to Be Scared Swept by the Bay Mists of Time

Brush your hand against the cool stone of a As the tide falls, follow the water’s edge as it Your footsteps are all you’ll hear as you walk dimly lit passageway in the 19th century British creeps out to the Bay. Along the way, become along the misty shore of Kejimkujik Lake. fort. Grip your lantern tighter and search the distracted by the hidden world that is uncovered. Imagine Mi’kmaw children playing and men shadows for your guide. What about these Look back at the beach and the rocks. Now fishing. Follow your guide as she directs you stories of ghostly apparitions reported by visitors you can understand why the tides are not to one of Keji’s rare petroglyphs – an ancient and staff? Fact or scary fiction? You’ll discover measured by just a couple of feet. The highest image of two men in a birchbark canoe, etched the haunted secrets and fascinating history of tides in the world – a remarkable sight to see! in stone. Then listen as she tells you the the Halifax Citadel when you take a guided compelling story of her people and the cultural Ghost Walk – after dark. Mid-July to the end landscape that is now part of Kejimkujik. of October every Friday and Saturday night.

Halifax Citadel National Historic p. 11 and Site p. 14 National Historic Site p. 13

Call 1-888-773-8888 or visit parkscanada.gc.ca 3 THE GREAT epic

Big adventures and epic journeys roll in with the waves in Atlantic Canada. That’s the way it has always been. More than a

thousand years ago the Vikings NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND © Parks Canada – Chris Reardon landed here and in the 1700s Sagas and Shadows The Story of Anne this is where Britain and France struggled for control of North Raise your glass with a Viking for an evening of Discover the rural setting of late 19th century heroic and tragic tales from the Viking Sagas. Cavendish through the eyes of world-renowned America. Listen carefully to the Let the kitchen fire warm you as our Viking author L.M. Montgomery. Explore the interpreters lead you on an expedition of farmhouse that inspired Montgomery to pen gentle ocean breezes and you adventure and exploration through storytelling. her beloved novel Anne of Green Gables. may hear the story of the epic Wander through the Haunted Wood to the site of L.M. Montgomery’s Cavendish Home. saga of the Acadian people. Or The whispers of the author and her beloved characters can still be heard throughout this the distant sound of the first magical landscape. trans-Atlantic wireless signal.

L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Green Gables Heritage Place p. 12 Site p. 10

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NOVA SCOTIA NOVA SCOTIA NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR Benefitting Humankind Heartbeat of Acadie More Than Just a View

Be inspired by the creative spirit of this world- Visit the rich lands where many Stand atop Signal Hill and let your soul be famous inventor. You’ll discover how teaching settled and transformed the landscape. Feel stirred by the crack of muskets, the roar of deaf children to speak led Alexander Graham the heartbeat of Acadie and the resilience cannon fire and the smell of black powder. Bell to invent the telephone. Marvel at his of its people. Immerse yourself in the world of Discover how British and French soldiers experiments with flight and his development of Grand-Pré. Follow a guided tour through the fought and died here, and later, Canadian and a record-setting hydrofoil boat. Meet his close- gardens as it carries you back in time, before American soldiers stood together to keep this knit family through fascinating historic photos. the troubled era of the Great Deportation.The continent, glorious and free. The powerful Then test your ingenuity in a kite-making newest UNESCO World Heritage Site. history of this battleground will move you. workshop and experiment program or participate in a behind the scenes White Glove Tour.

Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Grand-Pré National Historic Site p. 13 Signal Hill National Historic Site p. 11 Site p. 14

Call 1-888-773-8888 or visit parkscanada.gc.ca 5 THE PLEASURE of togetherness

Smiling faces around a crackling campfire under a full moon – the sound of voices laughing. A special spirit surrounds moments

like this at Parks Canada places NEW BRUNSWICK NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR © Parks Canada – Dale Wilson throughout Atlantic Canada. Lagoon Life – Catch Share Simple Moments Forged by a rugged and and Release! powerful landscape this spirit Help your family uncover the natural mysteries Under a canopy of stars, relax and unwind with of a lagoon and its inhabitants. Journey through friends and family at the campfire circle. Tell of togetherness lies at the very the sheltered, shallow and sandy-bottom salt some tall tales about your day’s activities in the water and see snails, sticklebacks and sand park. Roast marshmallows and sing songs as core of the collective imagination shrimps along with several other species. you snuggle under a cozy blanket. Let the of the people who live here. Capture creatures in your dip net. Examine, simple pleasures of this gathering create warm identify and release them. You’ll be fascinated memories of your visit to Terra Nova. It’s something they take great as you gain a new and satisfying understanding of nature when you “catch and release.” pride in, something they take great pleasure in sharing with

everyone who visits. Kouchibouguac National Park p. 11 p. 10

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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND NOVA SCOTIA NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR © Parks Canada – Chris Reardon Awaken Your Senses Climbing to New Heights Take Your Breath Away

Delight in the sight of gently waving marram Under the cover of night, senses and imagination Magnificent views across ancient mountains grass atop a magnificent sand dune. Feel are kicked into high gear during Cape Breton that plunge into the ocean. Rugged tundra and waves crashing at your feet as you stroll into Highlands National Park’s unique night green meadows. Sand beaches and fjords. a picturesque sunset. Listen to the sounds of experiences. Offered daily in July and August, Walk across a piece of the earth’s mantle that shorebirds. Savour an evening picnic by the the Night Hikes include the Skyline Sunset emerged from the depths of the ocean. Feel seaside. Smell salt water mingled in the summer Hike, A Hike in the Night at Warren Lake and the inspirational power of these spectacular, breeze. Feel your soul rejuvenate and your the Haunted Hike, at Freshwater Lake. practically timeless surroundings. Hiking in senses awaken on the beaches of Prince Gros Morne National Park is an exercise Edward Island National Park. in contrasts, every one breathtaking!

Prince Edward Island National Park p. 12 Cape Breton Highlands National Gros Morne National Park p. 10 Park p. 13

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8 National Park National Historic Site Capital Ferry routes Newfoundland Prince Edward and Labrador Island Directory

1 Torngat 19 Prince Edward The following section provides more information on Mountains p. 10 Island p. 12 unique places and experiences in Atlantic Canada.

2 Gros Morne p. 10 20 Port-la-Joye – Fort Amherst p. 12 3 Terra Nova p. 10 Services and activities legend 21 Province House p. 12 The legend below identifies some of the services and activities that 4 Red Bay p. 10 may be available at the parks and sites. Watch for these symbols 22 Green Gables when planning your visit. 5 Port au Choix p. 10 Heritage Place p. 12 6 L’Anse aux Information Scuba diving Meadows p. 10 Nova Scotia Parking Cabins 7 Ryan Premises p. 10 Access for the physically disabled Yurts 23 Kejimkujik p. 13 8 Castle Hill p. 10 Interpretation Teepees 24 Kejimkujik – 9 Hawthorne Seaside p. 13 Bus parking Parks Canada oTENTik Cottage p. 10 25 Cape Breton Restaurant Geocaching 10 Signal Hill p. 11 Highlands p. 13 Gift shop Marine mammals 11 Cape Spear 26 p. 13 Lighthouse p. 11 Camping Hot springs 27 Port-Royal p. 13 Picnic area Photography 28 Grand-Pré p. 13 New Brunswick Backpacking/hiking Tobogganing 29  and Playground Mountain/Ice climbing 12 Kouchibouguac p. 11 Fort Lawrence p. 13 Lookout Windsurfing 13 Fundy p. 11 30 Fort Edward p. 13 Recreational vehicles Water-skiing 14 St. Andrews 31 Halifax Citadel p. 14 Blockhouse p. 11 Cycling Rafting 32 Prince of Wales 15 Beaubears Island Tower p. 14 Swimming Golfing Shipbuilding, J. Leonard Canoeing Downhill skiing O’Brien Memorial p. 11 33 p. 14 Kayaking Horseback riding 16 Carleton Martello 34 Alexander Graham Tower p. 11 Bell p. 14 Motorboating Dog-sledding

17 Monument- 35 Canso Islands Sailing Snowmobiling Lefebvre p. 12 and Grassy Island Fort p. 14 Winter activities Beaches 18  – Fort Cumberland 36 Marconi p. 14 Fishing Tennis p. 12 Cross-country skiing Picnic shelter 37 Fortress of Louisbourg p. 14 Birdwatching Mountain biking

38 St. Peters Canal p. 14 Ice skating

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Newfoundland and 4 Red Bay 7 Ryan Premises Labrador

1 Torngat Mountains Ryan Premises National Historic Site is a gateway to the colourful history of the East Coast fishery from the Right and bowhead whales, once plentiful in the early 1500s to the 1950s. Touring the restored waters of coastal Labrador, attracted whalers from waterfront property of James Ryan Ltd., you gain an the Basque region (northern Spain and southern understanding of why cod played such an important th France) during the 16 century. A thriving industry role in the lives of Newfoundlanders. From the Inuktitut word Torngait, meaning “place of based on the production of whale oil for export to spirits,” the Torngat Mountains have been home to Europe developed along the Labrador coast during Bonavista, Newfoundland and Labrador Inuit and their predecessors for thousands of years. the mid to late 1500s. The busiest port for this historic 1-709-468-1600 | parkscanada.gc.ca/ryanpremises This National Park comprises 9,700 km2 of the enterprise was the sheltered harbour of Red Bay. Northern Labrador Mountains natural region. Polar Red Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador bears hunt seals along the coast, and both the 8 Castle Hill 1-709-920-2051 (off-season) | 1-709-458-2417 Torngat Mountains and George River caribou herds parkscanada.gc.ca/redbay cross paths as they migrate to and from their calving grounds. Today, Inuit continue to use this area for Castle Hill features the remains of French and English hunting, fishing, and travelling throughout the year. 5 Port au Choix fortifications from the 17th and 18th centuries. Visitors Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador can learn about the everyday life of the French 1-709-458-2417 | parkscanada.gc.ca/torngat fishermen and soldiers at Placentia, Newfoundland. The site also features a magnificent view of the town of Placentia and the surrounding harbour. 2 Gros Morne Port au Choix, on the west side of Newfoundland’s Jerseyside, Newfoundland and Labrador Great Northern Peninsula, has been populated for 1-709-227-2401 | parkscanada.gc.ca/castlehill thousands of years. The remains of four ancient cultures have been found at Port au Choix to date: Maritime Archaic Indian, Dorset and Groswater 9 Hawthorne Cottage Paleoeskimo, and Recent Indians. Archaeologists Gros Morne is more than a national park, more than searched many years for a site such as this one, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, more than waterfalls, which sheds new light on our understanding of native Hawthorne Cottage was the Brigus, Newfoundland marine inlets, sea stacks, majestic fjords, sandy peoples in this part of the world. home of famous Arctic explorer Captain Bob Bartlett. beaches, green meadows, rugged tundra, magnificent Port au Choix, Newfoundland and Labrador The cottage is a fine example of the Picturesque style views across ancient mountains that plunge into the 1-709-861-3522 (off-season) | 1-709-458-2417 of architecture in Newfoundland and is furnished with ocean and colourful fishing villages overflowing with parkscanada.gc.ca/portauchoix artifacts and memorabilia from Captain Bob’s voyages. intriguing people: it’s a state of mind that feeds your St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador soul and changes the way you think. 1-709-528-4004 6 Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador L’Anse aux Meadows parkscanada.gc.ca/hawthornecottage 1-709-458-2417 | parkscanada.gc.ca/grosmorne

3 Terra Nova The reconstructions of three Norse buildings are the focal point of this archaeological site, the earliest known European settlement in the New World. The archaeological remains at the site were declared a Escape. Explore. Experience...The wonder and drama UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. Exhibits of Canada’s most Easterly National Park, Terra Nova. highlight the Viking lifestyle, artifacts, and the It’s a magical place where the land and sea compete archaeological discovery of the site. Visitors can also for your attention, where the island boreal forest explore the hiking trails to nearby bays and lakes. reveals its natural and cultural secrets as you hike one St. Lunaire-Griquet, Newfoundland and Labrador of our trails and where you can experience an evening 1-709-623-2608 (off-season) | 1-709-458-2417 of theatre under the stars. This place is ready for a parkscanada.gc.ca/meadows new adventure- make it your own! Glovertown, Newfoundland and Labrador 280 km from St. John’s 1-709-533-2801 | parkscanada.gc.ca/terranova

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10 Signal Hill New Brunswick 14 St. Andrews Blockhouse 12 Kouchibouguac St. Andrews Blockhouse National Historic Site is situated in the picturesque seaside resort of From the top of Cabot tower, your view of St. John’s St. Andrews, in southwestern New Brunswick. and the North Atlantic is spectacular. With such Here you will step back in time to an era of conflict Kouchibouguac is a fascinating mosaic of bogs, salt strategic advantage, it’s no wonder that Signal Hill along New Brunswick’s border with the United States. th marshes, tidal rivers, sparkling freshwater systems, was the site of harbour defences from the 18 century Imagine a time when these neighbours were at war. sheltered lagoons, abandoned fields and tall forests through the Second World War. Centuries before the Fearful of American invasion, townspeople built this which characterizes the Maritime Plain Natural advent of ship-to-shore radio, signalmen surveyed the blockhouse, to military specifications, during the Region. Natural wonders abound in this Park that ocean for ships headed for St. John’s. In 1901, Marconi War of 1812. received the first transatlantic wireless signal here. boasts 25 kilometres of shifting sand dunes that are home to the endangered piping plover and witness to St. Andrews, New Brunswick St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador 1-506-529-4270 1-709-772-5367 | parkscanada.gc.ca/signalhill colonies of both harbour and grey seals that frolic in the sunshine on certain sections of the dunes. parkscanada.gc.ca/standrewsblockhouse Miramichi, Nouveau-Brunswick 11 Cape Spear Lighthouse 1-506-876-2443 | parkscanada.gc.ca/kouchibouguac 15 Beaubears Island Shipbuilding, J. Leonard O’Brien Memorial 13 Fundy

The oldest surviving lighthouse in Newfoundland and Such a small island yet such a big impact! Exploring Labrador is located at the most easterly point of land the site you discover from the interpretive signs that in North America. It has been restored and shows this is the only known, undisturbed archaeological how a lightkeeper and his family might have lived in site associated with the national significance of the mid-19th century. The site is surrounded by th Fundy National Park encompasses some of the last the 19 century wooden shipbuilding industry in spectacular scenery and wildlife such as whales, remaining wilderness in southern New Brunswick. New Brunswick. seabirds and icebergs in season. Here, the conifer dominated Caledonia Highlands roll Nelson, New Brunswick | 36 km from Miramichi, NB St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador down to meet the fog-generating . The 1-506-622-8526 | parkscanada.gc.ca/beaubears 1-709-772-5367 | parkscanada.gc.ca/capespear tidal fluctuation of the Bay of Fundy is the highest in the world. Watch fishing boats come and go to the rhythm of the bay. Inland, explore lush forests and 16 Carleton Martello Tower deep stream valleys. Alma, NB 1-506-887-6000 | parkscanada.gc.ca/fundy Carleton Martello Tower dates from the War of 1812 and played a pivotal role in conflicts up until the Second World War. The site features a restored powder magazine, a restored barracks room, and exhibits in the tower and in the Visitor Centre. Visitors will also marvel at the spectacular view of the city of Saint John and its harbour. Saint John, New Brunswick 1-506-636-4011 parkscanada.gc.ca/carletonmartellotower

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17 Monument-Lefebvre Prince Edward Island 22 Green Gables Heritage Place 19 Prince Edward Island The Monument-Lefebvre building is the symbol of the Step back in time and imagine Anne skipping down renaissance of contemporary Acadie. It stands as a Lover’s Lane. Gentle breezes waft over you as you tangible monument which allows all to appreciate stroll past the garden to the Haunted Wood. Birds the history, the culture and the accomplishments of serenade you as you wander the grounds of Green the Acadian people. Gables House and L.M. Montgomery’s Cavendish Housed in this heritage building is the Exhibit At Prince Edward Island National Park you are Home, the historic site that celebrates the memory “Reflections of a Journey – the Odyssey of the enchanted by miles of unspoiled beaches, the of one of the world’s most beloved authors, Lucy Acadian People”. The Exhibit serves as a cultural seductive landscapes and the playful shorebirds flitting Maud Montgomery. interpretive centre where visitors can immerse along the water’s edge. During an early morning stroll Cavendish, Prince Edward Island themselves in all things Acadian. down a picturesque beach, you contemplate the 1-902-963-7874 | parkscanada.gc.ca/greengables Memramcook, New Brunswick | 23 km from Moncton, NB rhythm of your life. On this remarkable combination of 1-506-758-9808 | parkscanada.gc.ca/lefebvre land and seascapes there are always new experiences, each a fresh start carrying your spirit forward on the gentle ocean breeze. 18 Fort Beauséjour – Fort Cumberland Queens, Prince Edward Island 1-902-672-6350 | parkscanada.gc.ca/pei

Located beside the Bay of Fundy on the border 20 between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, Fort Port-la-Joye – Fort Amherst Beauséjour – Fort Cumberland stands at a crossroads of natural and cultural history. You find it fascinating to walk around this historic place where once the future Port-la-Joye – Fort Amherst National Historic Site of North America hung in the balance. commemorates the first permanent European You feel a connection with the soldiers who once called settlement on Prince Edward Island. Grassy ruins of this stronghold home. Paying close attention to your the British fort are still visible, and interpretive displays emotions you can feel their courage. You can also feel give visitors an appreciation of the site’s history. The their fear. grounds provide an excellent view of the countryside and the Charlottetown Harbour. Aulac, New Brunswick | 60 km from Moncton, NB 1-506-364-5080 | parkscanada.gc.ca/beausejour Rocky Point, Prince Edward Island 1-902-566-7626 | parkscanada.gc.ca/portlajoye

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The birthplace of Confederation and the seat of Prince Edward Island’s provincial legislature since 1847, Province House National Historic Site stands as a landmark in Charlottetown. Visitors can learn about the history of the site and the current Legislative Assembly through displays and an audio-visual presentation. Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island 1-902-566-7626 | parkscanada.gc.ca/provincehouse

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Nova Scotia 25 Cape Breton Highlands 28 Grand-Pré 23 Kejimkujik Grand-Pré commemorates the spirit of the Acadian people. The tragic Deportation that took place between 1755 and 1762 will leave you emotionally touched. Plan an exhilarating adventure in the hiking capital of As you gaze at the face of the statue that stands here Eastern Canada. Twenty-six trails will take you over you realize that it symbolizes the collective strength of Kejimkujik is the only National Park that is also a 150 km of diverse terrain: ocean coastlines, panoramic all Acadians. For Evangeline there is no cold in winter, National Historic Site in Canada. Discover a landscape peaks, the rare taiga forest, and splendid waterfalls. no warmth in summer, only an eternal longing and rich with Mi’kmaw cultural heritage including ancient Climb 5000 feet and burn 40,000 calories spotting perhaps a tear or two as she stands forever anchored canoe routes, portages, fishing grounds and one of moose, eagles and whales along the way. Cape to the land she calls home. North America’s largest collection of aboriginal rock Breton’s magnificent northern shore and the incredible Grand Pré, Nova Scotia art more commonly known as petroglyphs. Explore plateaus on the world-renowned Cabot Trail await you. 1-902-542-3631parkscanada.gc.ca/grandpre Kejimkujik’s gentle wilderness; a land of rocky lakes, Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia gently flowing rivers and tranquil forests and discover 1-902-224-2306 | parkscanada.gc.ca/capebreton the largest protected wilderness area in . 29 Beaubassin It’she perfect getaway to explore the UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere. 26 Fort Anne Maitland Bridge, Nova Scotia | 170 km from Halifax, NS In the 17th and 18th centuries, Beaubassin was one 1-902-682-2772 | parkscanada.gc.ca/keji of the most populous and most strategic regions in Perched on the shore of the Annapolis Basin, Fort . The village, under British rule since 1713, was 24 Anne is Canada’s first national historic site – it was burned by the French in 1750 to force the inhabitants Kejimkujik – Seaside here that Europe’s empire builders once vied for to the Beauséjour side of the river. supremacy in the 1600s and 1700s. Visit the Officers’ Beaubassin, NS Quarters and experience the life a soldier and 1-506-364-5080 Discover the breathtaking headlands, secluded coves, discover the role the star-shaped fort played in the and garnet-tinted sands of Kejimkujik Seaside – the colonization, settlement and government of Nova coastal wilderness component of Kejimkujik National Scotia. The fort’s impressive heritage tapestry is a 29 Fort Lawrence Park. Pack a lunch and camera and explore the trails visual reminder of the drama and intrigue that shaped to a seemingly endless white-sand beach that trims the area’s storied and historic past. the edge of brilliant turquoise waters. , Nova Scotia | 205 km from Halifax, NS In 1750, the British erected Fort Lawrence on the Watch for seals basking on the rocks just off-shore 1-902-532-2397 | parkscanada.gc.ca/fortanne former site of the Beaubassin village. They remained and, from a distance, watch the comings and goings there until June 1755, when they crossed the of seabirds, including the endangered piping plover and captured Fort Beauséjour. 27 which nests in the park each summer. Port-Royal Fort Lawrence was abandoned the following year. Port Jolie, Nova Scotia | 170 km from Halifax, NS Beaubassin, NS 1-902-682-2772 | parkscanada.gc.ca/keji 1-506-364-5080 Port-Royal National Historic Site features a reconstruction of the Habitation, where, in 1605, Samuel de Champlain helped establish one of the 30 Fort Edward earliest European attempts at settlement in North America. Listening to costumed interpreters and joining in period demonstrations, you understand Authentic and illustrative, Fort Edward is the real deal. the challenges faced by the French as they carved Step into another epoch and learn the story of the out a destiny. Let your imagination soar as you walk oldest surviving block house in Canada built in 1750 the shore of the Annapolis Basin, and gaze at the to secure the overland route between Annapolis same horizon Champlain would have seen. As it Royal and the new capital at Halifax. Stationed high was for him, it is a new horizon. on a hill overlooking a vast river valley once inhabited Port Royal, Nova Scotia | 205 km from Halifax, NS predominantly by the Mi’kmaq and Acadians. Discover 1-902-532-2898 | parkscanada.gc.ca/portroyal how the British soldiers lived and acted and see why this strategic location was pivotal in helping secure a British stronghold in Nova Scotia. Windsor, Nova Scotia | 65 km from Halifax, NS 1-902-532-2321 | parkscanada.gc.ca/fortedward

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Green Gables Heritage Place St. Andrews Blockhouse National Historic Site

31 Halifax Citadel 34 Alexander Graham Bell 37 Fortress of Louisbourg

Entering the Halifax Citadel you find yourself trans­ported As you explore the Alexander Graham Bell National to the age of Queen Victoria, when Halifax was an Historic Site, you experience a feeling of transcendence. important naval base for the British Empire, guarded Discovering the depth of Bell’s thinking, and the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site is the largest historical reconstruction in North America. As by the kilted 78th Highlander regiment. breadth of his imagination, inspires your own thinking, your own imagination. you weave your way through the charming streets Heft a soldier’s knapsack in the restored barracks, and buildings of this former French stronghold, your stand in awe as the Royal Artillery command the firing The models, replicas, photo displays, artefacts and senses awaken with the sights, sounds and smells of of the noon gun, and lend a hand to a soldier’s wife films give you a glimpse into the mind of a man who 18th century Louisbourg. with her daily chores. Lift your spirits with the sound helped shape the modern world. You are captivated of the bagpipes and rattle of the drums – it’s 1869! by the creative genius of this world-famous inventor Running your fingers across the stone ramparts, and his amazing legacy. listening to the voices of the re-enactors and the roar Halifax, Nova Scotia of the blacksmith’s fire, you are part of the history 1-902-426-5080 | parkscanada.gc.ca/halifaxcitadel Baddeck, Nova Scotia unfolding around you. 1-902-295-2069 | parkscanada.gc.ca/bell Louisbourg, Nova Scotia 32 1-902-733-3552 | parkscanada.gc.ca/louisbourg 35 Canso Islands and Grassy Island Fort 38 St. Peters Canal Strolling through Halifax’s immensely popular Point Pleasant Park, you discover this grey stone tower, like a miniature medieval castle, standing in the midst of a As you explore Canso Islands National Historic Site, forest clearing. The first fort of its kind in North America, St. Peters Canal is much more than an 800-metre you imagine that it’s the early 1700s and you’re the Prince of Wales Tower was built by order of Prince canal linking the North Atlantic with ’s watching French fishermen bringing their chaloupes Edward, Duke of Kent in 1796-97 to help protect famous Bras d’Or Lake. As you slowly cruise through into shore. Soon, the small fishing boats will be nearby British gun batteries from French attack. Nova Scotia’s only functioning lock system you realize unloaded – the cod salted, dried and shipped to Today the tower is part of Halifax’s historic defence that this gentle journey on the slipstream of history is Europe, America and the Caribbean. The screeching system including the powerful Halifax Citadel in the connecting you with the area’s colourful past. of the gulls is an appropriate soundscape for a place city centre. Baddeck, Nova Scotia that provides such dramatic saltwater memories. Halifax, Nova Scotia 1-902-295-2069 | parkscanada.gc.ca/stpeterscanal Baddeck, Nova Scotia 1-902-426-5080 | parkscanada.gc.ca/pincewalestower 1-902-295-2069 | parkscanada.gc.ca/cansoislands

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York Redoubt, overlooking the mouth of Halifax Harbour, This national historic site of Canada honours Marconi’s played a pivotal role in the defence of Halifax until the role in the development of today’s network of global Second World War. Taking in the spectacular panoramic communications. In 1902, the first official wireless view from Lookout Hill or the earthen ramparts, you message was sent from this site across the Atlantic can easily imagine the reluctance of an enemy fleet to Ocean to England. Visitors can see the Wireless Hall brave the line of massive cannons that still line the of Fame and walk the interpretive trail to the original grassy walls. Wander the pathways and trails and transmission station. imagine what the harbor would have looked like in 1793 – the views are stunning. Baddeck, Nova Scotia 1-902-295-2069 | parkscanada.gc.ca/marconi Halifax, Nova Scotia 1-902-426-5080 | parkscanada.gc.ca/yorkredoubt

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Louisbourg300 Come celebrate!

The Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site in Nova Scotia will erupt with festivity and merriment in 2013 to mark the 300th anniversary of Louisbourg’s founding. Join us for a celebration three centuries in the making. Dance, sing and dine in this 18th century fortified town.

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