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Port-Royal National Historic Site
Free admission at Port-Royal National Historic Site
The Canada Strong Pass is back! Enjoy free admission from June 19 to September 7, 2026.
Join us for special events and activities at Port-Royal National Historic Site, located in Port-Royal, Nova Scotia. See hours of operation, fees, and plan your visit today!
For more information, please call 902-532-2898 or email portroyal@pc.gc.ca.
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9 upcoming events
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Artist Creating Art – Celebrate Dugua Day at Port-Royal
Postmedia Location(s): Port-Royal National Historic SiteLocal artists will gather to create personal and imaginative artworks at the Habitation all week. Artwork created on site will be displayed at the Port-Royal Community Centre (across the street) culminating in a gallery presentation on June 18, Dugua Day.
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Come celebrate Canada Day at Fort Anne and Port-Royal National Historic Sites!
Time: 12:00 PM - 03:00 PMLocation(s): Fort Anne National Historic Site | Port-Royal National Historic SiteFort Anne: 12 pm to 3 pm
Engage all your senses — sing “O Canada” as you proudly watch the flag raised at Town Hall; join Parks Canada’s mascot, Parka the beaver, in the procession to the fort; enjoy a piece of cake; set out your blanket for a picnic and enjoy the musical entertainment. The Annapolis Basin Community Band will provide music, weather permitting. A fun-filled day for the whole family.
Port-Royal: 1 pm to 3 pm
The festivities continue in the afternoon at Port-Royal — Parks Canada’s first major reconstructed site! Enjoy a slice of cake and tour the oldest permanent European settlement north of Saint Augustine, Florida.
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Traditional Music on Thursdays at Port-Royal – Sébastien Dol
Culture and entertainment History
Time: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PMLocation(s): Port-Royal National Historic SiteCost: Free with admissionJuly 2, 2026 – Sébastien Dol
Representing the Acadian region of Clare, Sébastien will offer up some foot stomping fiddle tunes, French folklore, and Cajun songs.
If you like traditional music, mark these special Thursdays on your calendar this summer! Enjoy talented entertainers in a special series of traditional music featuring local musicians. More information
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Traditional Music on Thursdays at Port-Royal: Livin The Dream
Culture and entertainment History
Time: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PMLocation(s): Port-Royal National Historic SiteCost: Free with admissionJuly 16, 2026 – Livin The Dream
Ray Balcom and Maurice LeClair welcome you to join them for singing, clapping, stomping, story telling, and banter that will have everyone laughing! They promise a wide variety of popular shanties, blue collar working songs, original songs, and much more.
If you like traditional music, mark these special Thursdays on your calendar this summer! Enjoy talented entertainers in a special series of traditional music featuring local musicians.
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Traditional Music on Thursdays at Port-Royal – Harvey Marcotte
Time: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PMLocation(s): Port-Royal National Historic SiteCost: Free with admissionJuly 30, 2026 – Harvey Marcotte
Be entertained by traditional tunes played on the fiddle, mandolin or guitar.
If you like traditional music, mark these special Thursdays on your calendar this summer! Enjoy talented entertainers in a special series of traditional music featuring local musicians.
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Traditional Music on Thursdays at Port-Royal – Vickie Deveau
Time: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PMLocation(s): Port-Royal National Historic SiteCost: Free with admissionAugust 13, 2026 – Vickie Deveau
Get your toes tapping with a blend of country and French music!
If you like traditional music, mark these special Thursdays on your calendar this summer! Enjoy talented entertainers in a special series of traditional music featuring local musicians.
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The Fort-to-Fort Experience
Location(s): Fort Anne National Historic Site | Port-Royal National Historic SiteGet ready for a fun challenge with the return of the Fort-to-Fort Experience! Walk, run or cycle the 25 km round-trip route from Fort Anne National Historic Site in Annapolis Royal to the Habitation at Port-Royal National Historic Site in Port-Royal. An optional return shuttle is available from Port-Royal if needed. This event will happen rain or shine.
More event details will be announced in the spring. Meanwhile, mark it on your calendar, and get yourself and your friends ready for this unique event in Annapolis County!
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902-532-2142
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Traditional Music on Thursdays at Port-Royal – Syd Read
Time: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PMLocation(s): Port-Royal National Historic SiteCost: Free with admissionAugust 27, 2026 – Syd Read
Syd performs traditional and original instrumental tunes and songs of Scotland, Cape Breton and the historic Annapolis Valley.
If you like traditional music, mark these special Thursdays on your calendar this summer! Enjoy talented entertainers in a special series of traditional music featuring local musicians.
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Traditional Music on Thursdays at Port-Royal – Riverwinds
Time: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PMLocation(s): Port-Royal National Historic SiteCost: Free with admissionSeptember 10, 2026 – Riverwinds
Riverwinds is a local amateur trio of two flutes and clarinet: Karen Achenbach and Christine Igot on flute and Céleste Thibodeau-Stacey on clarinette.
If you like traditional music, mark these special Thursdays on your calendar this summer! Enjoy talented entertainers in a special series of traditional music featuring local musicians. More information
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