Fort Edward National Historic Site

Interesting local historic site. Did you know that David Ben-Gurion, the first Prime Minister of Israel trained here during WWI?

Fort Edward National Historic Site, here location of this site overlooking the junction of St. Croix and Avon rivers was key to its role in protecting the lines of communication and travel between Halifax and Bay of Fundy shores.It was constructed in 1750 as part of series of fortifications built to support the new British base at Halifax, established in 1749. It is nationally significant because its role in struggle for predominance in North America from 1750 to 1812. Its position at the junction of Avon and St. Croix rivers, a centre of Acadian and Mi’kmaq settlement, helped protect the lines of communication and travel between Halifax and Bay of Fundy shores.The fort was built on a square plan with bastion at each corner, and was surrounded by a ditch. Earth ramparts and wooden palisades were used to protect the fortifications. The buildings inside the fort was constructed of wood. In 1748, Fort Edward had accommodations for 8 officers and 168 men. Its armament consisted of one 6-pound gun, five 9-pound guns and two 4-pound guns.Fort Edward served as a base of operations for the deportation of the Acadians in 1755, and later saw service during the American Revolution (1755-1783) and the war of 1812. In later years it served as a training camp for the Canadian Militia. Of original buildings only the blockhouse remains. The oldest blockhouse in Canada, it is also one of the few mid-18th-century buildings still standing in Nova Scotia. Fort Edward became a national historic site in 1921.

This is a cool historical site to visit. There was a young man who gave an excellent explanation of what went down here. I'd highly recommend coming to visit this area as it holds an important note in history especially as it is a site of the training grounds for the Jewish Legion Army!

I am glad that I came here. Visitors can expect a peaceful setting with the oldest surviving blockhouse in Canada (1750), earthworks, lots of cannons lying around, a decent view of the surrounding area, and a peaceful place. There is no cost with visits taking about ten minutes of your time.

The building wasn't open when we were there but the place was beautiful and the info plaques were interesting

Beautiful view, signage to explainQuiet and yet short walk back into Windsor

Interesting history of the Acadians in Nova Scotia. A simple place: the outline of the fort and a lone surviving Block House. Valuable for historians - culture enriching for the rest of us. Easily found in Windsor, no charge, ample parking, no docents, the signs tell the story.

A wonderful piece of history.The information panels are very informative. It's easy to imagine how it looked in times past.There is a nice walking trail around the park.Most days you can fly a kite in the breeze since the land is elevated.

I am giving it a 5 star from a historian point if view, but don't go if you are expecting a big thematic trip like you would have at places like citadel Hill. This is more of a peaceful spot with a gorgeous view. Great spot for a picnic.