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Alex
April 4, 2026
The Queen's Battery Barracks was constructed between 1832 and 1833 and housed soldiers during the Napoleonic Wars, the American Civil War, and more. Today, Parks Canada has refurbished the site to reflect how it looked in 1862. Visitors can find all six reproduction 32-pound guns and enjoy fantastic views of St. John's Harbour and the Narrows below.
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