Fort Nashwaak, French colonial fort in Fredericton, Canada.
Fort Nashwaak stood at the meeting point of the Saint John and Nashwaak Rivers, featuring timber pile palisades and diamond-shaped bastions.
Governor Joseph Robineau de Villebon constructed Fort Nashwaak between 1691 and 1692 following the capture of Port Royal, establishing it as the capital of Acadia.
The fortress acted as a coordination center for French military operations alongside Abenaki allies, representing the interaction between European settlers and Indigenous peoples.
Visitors can find a commemorative plaque at Carleton Park near the intersection of Union Street and Gibson Street in Fredericton.
The fort withstood a two-day siege by English forces in October 1696, demonstrating its strategic importance in defending French territorial interests.
Location: Fredericton
Inception: 1691
GPS coordinates: 45.96170,-66.62580
Latest update: March 8, 2025 07:22
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