Fort Anne National Historic Site
Discover Canada’s first administered National Historic Site and one of the most hotly contested pieces of land on the continent. A succession of Scottish, French, and English settlers fought over this land, often drawing the Mi’kmaq into their conflict. Fort Anne is located in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia.
Officers’ Quarters Museum
Dig deeper into the stories of all peoples connected to this place, including Mi’kmaq, Scottish, French, British, Acadian, and African Nova Scotian.
Visiting Fort Anne National Historic Site
Activities and experiences
Things to do, guided tour, family and school programs, artifacts, Treaty, tapestry, trail, picnic.
Plan your visit
How to get here, maps and directions, facilities and services, hours, fees.
Shop and reserve
Passes and permits, souvenirs, reservations.
Fees
Visitor passes and program fees. Film and photography permits. Free admission for youth.
Passes and permits
Discovery Pass. Film permits.
Safety and guidelines
Important bulletins, weather, seasonal safety, visitor guidelines.
About Fort Anne National Historic Site
Culture and history
History, archaeology, people of significance.
Stewardship and management
Jobs, partners, permits and licenses, public consultations, plans, and policies.
Contact us
Telephone:
902-532-2397 (May to October)
902-532-2321 (October to May)
Hours of operation
May 16 to October 12, 2025
Open daily
9 am to 5 pm
The grounds are open year-round.
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