Fort Beauséjour – Fort Cumberland National Historic Site of Canada
Activities
Experiences to discover :
Recapturing the fort
Recapturing the fort © Parks Canada
Relive the dramatic struggle for control of Acadia. Imagine the bold strategies, sieges and attacks that took place at this 18th-century fort. A guide will lead you through the solid bastions, fortifications and casemates that witnessed fierce conflicts between France and England. Reflect on these power struggles as you and your family stroll the fort’s trails through the area’s sweeping landscapes.
Rub shoulders with archaeologists
Rub shoulders with archaeologists © Parks Canada
Join in, get your hands dirty and feel the satisfaction of helping to uncover the remnants of an Acadian village or perhaps a relic of fort life. Unearth artifacts that reveal the story of these important sites. You’ll earn bragging rights for being an archaeologist’s assistant and contributing to the development and research of two of our nation’s historic treasures!
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