Things to do
The grassy Parade Square and impressive earthen ramparts of Fort Anne are mainly quiet today. But they have witnessed thousands of years of history, and the most recent four centuries were the most tumultuous. Inside the fort’s museum, housed inside a 1797 Officers’ Quarters, visitors can learn about this traditional homeland of the Mi’kmaq and how Europe’s powers battled for the coveted site for literally hundreds of years. Outside, explore the fort’s defensive banks, ditches and bastions and, after dark, take a guided, candlelit tour of the Garrison Graveyard.
Visiting with Young Children? Explore with Club Parka!
With the Club Parka booklet kids can explore, learn and have fun! The booklets are available on site. With the Photo Missions App, kids are invited to help Parka and Chirp find and photograph specific items found at our place! Download the app for free before visiting. Once one or both activities are completed, they will receive a reward!
Learn more about Parka and download other activities! Download the free Photo Missions AppFeatured
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Recreation
Run atop the grassy hills or roll down! Fly a kite, take breathtaking photos or stay for a picnic!
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Candlelight graveyard tours
Presented by the Historical Association of Annapolis Royal, tour one of the oldest English graveyards in Canada! A 19th-century mourner and candlelight lanterns set the mood for these seasonal tours in the Fort Anne Garrison graveyard.
