Fort Howe, National historic site in Saint John, Canada
Fort Howe stands on a limestone ridge providing views across Saint John River and harbor, with a reconstructed blockhouse representing the original fortification.
The British military constructed Fort Howe in 1777 to defend the Saint John River settlement against American privateers during the Revolutionary War.
The fort served as the first civil jail and military headquarters for the growing settlement of Parrtown, which later became Saint John.
Visitors can access the site through parkland paths, offering educational displays and interpretive panels about the fort's military significance.
Fort Howe earned recognition as the first historic site in Canada's national park system when it received designation in 1914.
Location: Saint John
GPS coordinates: 45.27667,-66.07306
Latest update: March 12, 2025 18:41
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