18th Century Equipped Camping

This activity will not be offered this year due to COVID‑19 restrictions.

Wake up in the past!

Camp under the stars within the fort walls in an 18th century-style tent. A unique experience at an amazing historic site overlooking the historic Tantramar wetlands and the Bay of Fundy beyond.

Details 18th century style tent

What we provide

  • Tent (already set up on-site), sleeping pads, propane stove, LED lantern, table, bench, stools, fire pit, cooking stakes
  • Tents are equipped with a raised wooden platform for your comfort
  • Portable toilets and small sink, as well as a large outdoor sink for drinking water and dish washing are located behind the Visitor Centre

What to bring

  • Sleeping bags, blankets, pillows, water containers, dishes, eating utensils, bug spray, food, toiletries, flashlights, and matches or a lighter and all other camping necessities

Persons per tent site

  • 1 to 4 adults per tent (exceptions may be made for families)

Parking

  • Small parking lot next to Visitor Centre, large parking lot below the fort
  • Vehicles do not have access to the fort

Electrical service

  • Not available

Internet/Wi-Fi access

  • Not available
Fees

Camping fees

  • $71.54 / per site / per night

Fire wood

  • $4.90 / 0.75 cub ft bag
  • $6.80 / 1 cub ft bag

Propane tank for stove

  • $8.75

Regular site entry fees apply during operating hours.

Rules

Fire policy

  • Only wood sold on site can be used (to help protect our forests from destructive invasive species)
  • Fires are allowed in the provided fire pits. Fire arrestor covers must be used at all times on the fire pits. Please check with the Visitor Centre for fire ban/restriction status at 506-364-5080

Alcohol policy

  • Alcohol may only be consumed on a registered campsite
  • Alcohol is not permitted in day-use or public areas including picnic shelters

Pet policy

  • Pets are not allowed in overnight camping program

Other

  • Smoking is not permitted in tents
  • Operation of propane stoves is not permitted in tents
Reserve

Reservations

  • Reservations can be made for overnight stays between July 2 and September 1, 2019
  • Please call: 506-364-5080 (daily 9 am to 5 pm)

Available camping dates (Nights)

  • July 1 to September 2, 2019

Visitor centre hours of operation

  • June 22 to September 2, 2019: daily 9 am to 5 pm
  • Guests must check in at the Visitor Centre

Check in time

  • 4 pm to 5:30 pm

Check out time

  • 8:45 am

Quiet hours

  • 10 pm to 8 am

Cancellation policy

  • Full refund if cancelling at least 3 days (72 hours) prior to your arrival date
  • 50% refund if cancelling before 11 am the day prior to your arrival date
  • No refunds or cancellations beyond 11 am the day prior to your scheduled date of arrival
Contact information

Contact information