Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst, Archaeological site and national historic site near Rocky Point, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
The grass-covered earthworks of Fort Amherst and remnants of Port-la-Joye settlement reveal traces of colonial structures along Charlottetown Harbour.
The French established Port-la-Joye in 1720 as their first permanent settlement on Prince Edward Island, which British forces later captured in 1758.
The site commemorates the annual gatherings between French leaders and Mi'kmaq people, who formed alliances through ceremonies, speeches, and feasts.
Visitors can explore 6 kilometers of trails with interpretive panels while learning about the settlement's history through the Woven Stories initiative.
The excavated foundation of Michel Haché and Anne Cormier's house stands as evidence of the first Acadian families who settled on the island.
Location: Afton
Location: Prince Edward Island
Website: http://pc.gc.ca/fra/lhn-nhs/pe/amherst
GPS coordinates: 46.19722,-63.13694
Latest update: March 14, 2025 08:35
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