18th Century Equipped Camping

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