Fort Edward

Fort Edward is a historic military site in Windsor, Nova Scotia, featuring a wooden blockhouse positioned on a hill overlooking the Avon River valley. The structure maintains its original form, and the location offers views across the surrounding landscape from its elevated position.

British troops built Fort Edward in 1750 as a military outpost during a period of regional conflict and tension. The blockhouse has never been completely rebuilt and stands as an early example of military construction in North America.

The site tells the story of how British, Acadian, and Mi'kmaq peoples intersected through exhibits and the physical structures you can see today. Walking through the grounds, you notice how these different histories are woven into the preserved elements and displays.

The fort grounds are open year-round and free to visit, so you can explore at any time. Guided tours operate from June through August if you want more detailed information about the site and its history.

The wooden blockhouse is one of the oldest surviving military buildings on the North American continent. Its straightforward, sturdy construction shows what early British fortifications looked like in this region.

Location: Windsor

Inception: 1750

Website: http://museum.gov.ns.ca/musdir/fortedwardnationalhistoricsite.htm

GPS coordinates: 44.99540,-64.13270

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:44