Debert Palaeo-Indian Site, Archaeological site in Colchester County, Canada
The Debert Palaeo-Indian Site is an archaeological location with five separate areas of human occupation spread across ridges formed by ancient glaciers in Nova Scotia. Excavations here have revealed thousands of artifacts showing how people lived and worked in this region thousands of years ago.
This site was settled around 10500 years ago when people arrived as the last ice age was ending. It was designated a National Historic Site in 1972 and ranks among the oldest known human settlements in the Atlantic region.
The stone tools uncovered here show how early inhabitants used and made their hunting gear. These objects tell the story of people who moved through this land and carried out their daily survival tasks.
The location sits in a rural setting with forest and open grounds. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and allow time to explore, as the site covers a large area and walking between the five locations takes some effort.
This is the northeastern most site of its kind found in North America. It shows how quickly early people spread into new lands as the glaciers melted and retreated.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
