Activities and experiences

Fort Anne National Historic Site

Soak up thousands of years of history at Canada’s first administered national historic site. Reserve a guided tour with a Parks Canada interpreter and explore the 1797 Officers’ Quarters Museum. Walk the earthen walls of the Vauban fort and learn from the visual displays. Enjoy a picnic along the Annapolis River.

Visitor Guide

Welcome to Fort Anne National Historic Site.

A family exploring interactive exhibits.

Officers’ Quarters Museum

Dig deeper into Mi’kmaw, Scottish, French, British, Acadian, and African Nova Scotian stories.

Guided tours

Explore our rich history and spectacular scenery with a guided tour.

Fort Anne Adventures! | Parks Canada

Transcript

Animated Parks Canada logo.

Fort Anne National Historic Site, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. [The Fort Anne Officers' Quarters building is nestled among grassy hills and the Annapolis River.]

Fort Anne National Historic Site, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. [Three visitors walk along the stone wall of the ramparts.]

[A woman and a child leap joyfully atop the stone sally-port archway. Leafy trees are visible in the foreground.]

[Standing in front of a stone arch, a Parks Canada tour guide talks to a father and child.]

[A child runs across a grassy field towards their parents, who are picnicking in front of the Fort Anne Officers' Quarters.]

[The family sits together on the grass with a Parks Canada Perfect Picnic box. The child throws an apple in the air and laughs.]

[The family walks up stone stairs and into a field.]

[Inside the Fort Anne museum, the family walks towards a replica military costume.]

[The father and son try on tricorn hats together, laughing.]

[The father points to the words "Nova Scotia" on a map of Mi'kma'ki. Text on the map says "Pjilas'i / Bienvenue Welcome"

[A split screen shows the child tapping on a touchscreen panel inside the museum.]

[The family sits outside on Parks Canada red chairs. They point at something in the distance.]

[Another angle of the family pointing out to the Annapolis River.]