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Fort Lennox National Historic Site
A situation beyond our control has forced us to temporarily suspend access to the fortification buildings.
From June 15, 2024, until further notice, Parks Canada staff accompanies visitors to Île aux Noix and offers a guided outdoor tour of the buildings and fortification. This 45-minute tour will be offered free of charge. Please note that it is not possible to picnic on the island. Picnic tables are available on the pier near the boarding dock.
To prevent invasion from the Richelieu River, one of the entrance road to Canada, Ile-aux-Noix has been fortified many times since 1759 and a garrison occupied it until 1870.
A strategic point for the defense of the colony, whether it was French or British, Ile-aux-Noix played an important role in three major conflicts: the Seven Years’ War, the American War of Independance and the War of 1812.
In the 19th century, Ile-aux-Noix harboured a naval base and dockyard built by the British during the War of 1812. In addition to the naval establishment, many buildings occupied the outside of the present fort.
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