Georges Island, Fortified island in Halifax Harbour, Canada
Georges Island contains Fort Charlotte, an octagonal lighthouse, and multiple underground tunnels stretching across its 0.0485 square kilometers surface in Halifax Harbour.
The British established Fort Charlotte on the island in 1750 to protect Halifax, transforming the site into a military fortress during the Seven Years War.
The island served as an internment site for Acadians between 1755 and 1763, holding approximately 1,660 people during the period of their forced displacement.
Visitors can access Georges Island through Ambassatours ferry services from Halifax Waterfront, operating between June and October with scheduled weekend departures.
The underground tunnel network beneath Fort Charlotte reveals military engineering techniques from the 1750s through guided exploration sessions.
Location: Halifax
GPS coordinates: 44.64083,-63.55972
Latest update: May 15, 2025 03:22
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