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Fort Anne National Historic Site
Join us for special events and activities at Fort Anne National Historic Site, located in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. See hours of operation, fees, and plan your visit today!
For more information, please call 902-532-2397 or email fortanne@pc.gc.ca
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Canada Day at Fort Anne and Port-Royal
Time: 12:00 PM - 03:00 PMLocation(s): Fort Anne National Historic Site | Port-Royal National Historic SiteCost: FREE admission!Celebrate Canada Day with FREE admission!
12 pm to 3 pm
Engage all your senses – sing “O Canada'' as you watch the flag raised at Town Hall; join Parks Canada’s mascot, Parka the beaver, in the procession to the fort; savour a piece of cake; and listen to the Annapolis Basin Community Band, weather permitting.
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Massed Band concert at Fort Anne
Time: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PMLocation(s): Fort Anne National Historic SiteAs part of Annapolis Royal’s Band Fest, bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an afternoon of fine music!
This is a fair-weather event.
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Encampment Days on Natal Day weekend at Fort Anne
Location(s): Fort Anne National Historic SiteFriday, August 2 (evening) to Sunday, August 4 (noon)
Stroll around the encampment of the 84th Regiment of Foot 2nd Battalion (Royal Highland Emigrants) and enjoy the sights, smells, and sounds of black powder musketry, outdoor cooking, and life in an 18th century military camp.
Saturday afternoon from 2 pm to 3 pm a tactical battle features 18th century military techniques, weather permitting.
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Natal Day at Fort Anne
Time: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PMLocation(s): Fort Anne National Historic SiteVisit Annapolis Royal for the annual Natal Day Parade starting at 1 pm.
After the parade, join us at 2:30 pm in Fort Anne’s parking lot to take a closer look at the handiwork involved in creating these colourful displays. Who will be this year’s float winners?
Don’t miss the excitement!
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Fireworks at Fort Anne
Time: 09:30 PM - 10:00 PMLocation(s): Fort Anne National Historic SiteSunday, August 4, 2024
Come early, lay down your blanket and settle in on the scenic grounds. Take in the wondrous open sky and watch Annapolis Royal’s magical fireworks display.
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Congrès Mondial Acadien (CMA)
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Celebrate National Acadian Day at Fort Anne
HistoryTime: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PMLocation(s): Fort Anne National Historic SiteCost: Regular admission applies.Join L’Association des Familles Acadiennes de Port-Royal for the raising of the Acadian flag, presentations and Acadian music performances.
Discover the rich heritage and culture of the Acadian people inside Fort Anne’s Officers’ Quarters Museum. Regular admission applies for the museum visit.
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