Getting here

York Redoubt National Historic Site is off Route 253 (Purcells Cove Road).

From Halifax

Follow Quinpool or Chebucto Road to the Armdale Rotary.

Drive around the Rotary and take the exit onto Herring Cove Road.

At the lights, fork left onto Purcells Cove Road.

Drive about 8 km and look for the Beaver sign on the left.

Driving time: about 20 minutes from downtown Halifax, or 10 minutes from the Armdale Rotary.

Map of highway access