Port-Royal, Colonial settlement in Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Port-Royal extends along the north bank of the Annapolis Basin, featuring historical structures that represent early European architecture in North America.
William Alexander established Port-Royal in 1629, creating a Scottish settlement that marked the beginning of sustained European presence in this region of Canada.
The settlement served as a meeting point between French colonists and Mi'kmaq people, leading to exchanges in trading practices and survival techniques.
The National Historic Site maintains regular guided tours through reconstructed buildings, allowing visitors to understand colonial life through period demonstrations.
Port-Royal introduced the first system of agricultural dykes in North America, transforming the landscape and agricultural practices in Nova Scotia.
Location: Annapolis County
Inception: 1629
Founders: William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling
GPS coordinates: 44.74170,-65.51530
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:09
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