Fort St. Louis

National Historic Site

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Record #: BAR0114
Last Modified: 06 Jan 2022
Last Full Update: 06 Jan 2022

Location

Located In Municipality of the District Barrington
Where To Find Us
Smithville Rd
Port La Tour, NS
Areas Served Shelburne County

Contact

Website www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=18783#:~:text=France%20in%20Acadia.-,Fort%20St.,settlers%20based%20at%20Port%20Royal.
E-Mail pc.lieuxpatrimoniaux-historicplaces.pc@canada.ca

Description & Services

Information  
 
In the 1630s, this was the strongest military establishment anywhere in what is now the Maritime Provinces or Maine. 
 
In 1630-31, this was the strongest French military establishment anywhere in what is now Canada. 
 
This monument and plaque were officially unveiled in September 1937.

Special Information

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