Fort de l'Île Sainte-Hélène, Military museum on Saint Helen's Island, Montreal, Canada
The fort features stone walls, defensive structures, and exhibition halls displaying military artifacts from various periods of Canadian history.
Built during the mid-19th century tensions between Canada and the United States, the fort served as a strategic defensive position for Montreal.
The David M. Stewart Museum within the fort presents collections of military uniforms, weapons, maps, and documents from New France.
Visitors can reach the fort via Jean-Drapeau metro station, with guided tours available in English and French throughout the day.
The fort maintains its original military architecture while housing modern exhibition spaces that showcase the evolution of Canadian defense strategies.
Location: Montreal
Inception: 1955
GPS coordinates: 45.51710,-73.53350
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:42
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