This area of Annapolis Royal was initially known as Nme'juaqnek - the place of abundance in fish. The Mi'kmaq tribe, widespread in NS, came here to collect and fish.
In the 1600s and 1700s, it was the center of early European colonization and settlement. The star-shaped fort is the remnant of a long line of military bases that were taken over first by the Scots, then by the French and finally by the British. Fort Anne is a four-bastion fort that was built around the port of Annapolis Royal, protect. The fort repelled all French attacks during the early stages of the King and George War. Now designated as the National Historic Site of Canada.
Starting point for a small city tour with the cemetery, the church in the city center and the historic train station.
----
This area was first known as Nme'juaqnek - place of abundance of fish. The Mi'kmaq tribe, who were widespread in NS, came here to gather and fish.
In the 1600s and 1700s it was the center of early European colonization and settlement. The star-shaped fort site is the remnant of a long line of military bases, first to be taken over by the Scots, then the French and finally the British.
Fort Anne is a fort with four bastions built to protect the harbor of Annapolis Royal. The fort resisted all French attacks during the early stages of the King George's War. Today designated as a National Historic Site of Canada.
Starting point for a short tour of the town, including the cemetery, the town center church and the historic railway station.