EXPLORE FORT ANNE, ANNAPOLIS ROYAL, NS
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This Resource File contains numerous images and references to be used in teaching or exploring Fort Anne in Nova Scotia ... either virtually or in person. enjoy!
Established in 1629 as the Scottish Charles Fort, Fort Anne is a four-bastion fort built to protect
the harbour of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. The fort repelled all French attacks during the
early stages of King George's War.
Now designated a National Historic Site of Canada, it is managed by Parks Canada. Two
buildings remain intact: the 1708 stone powder magazine in Bourgogne Bastion and the 1797
Officer's Quarters which was renovated in the 1930s and now houses the museum with
exhibits about the fort's history and historic artifacts from the area. It was the former site of two
separate structures … Governor's house and chapel.
Established in 1629 as the Scottish Charles Fort, Fort Anne is a four-bastion fort built to protect
the harbour of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. The fort repelled all French attacks during the
early stages of King George's War.
Now designated a National Historic Site of Canada, it is managed by Parks Canada. Two
buildings remain intact: the 1708 stone powder magazine in Bourgogne Bastion and the 1797
Officer's Quarters which was renovated in the 1930s and now houses the museum with
exhibits about the fort's history and historic artifacts from the area. It was the former site of two
separate structures … Governor's house and chapel.
