Fort Menagoueche, French colonial fort site in Saint John, Canada
Fort Menagoueche is a military defensive site located where the Saint John River meets the Bay of Fundy. The remains visible today include earthen fortifications and stone foundations that once protected colonial interests in the region.
The site was first established in 1751 as a French defensive position during conflict in the region. French troops destroyed the fort in 1755 before British forces reconstructed it under a new name.
The fort location represents the territorial shifts between French and British powers, marking a significant period in Canadian colonial military development.
The site is open to visitors year-round and features interpretive panels explaining the military history. Expect uneven ground and weather exposure since the location sits near the water's edge.
The fort served as a strategic control point that changed hands several times, with each power leaving different defensive structures. These successive rebuilds left overlapping layers of fortifications that archaeologists continue to study.
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