AboutMuseumFort EdwardGenealogyContact
Fort Edward

Hours

June 9th - August 29th
9AM - 5PM Tuesday-Saturday

August 29th - Mid-June
Closed

 

 

 

Location

Map to the Fort Edward

Fort Edward is located on Ft Edward St. in Windsor, Nova Scotia. To reach the fort via HWY 101:

  • Take exit 6 from HWY 101. You are now on Water St.
  • Drive along Water St. towards downtown Windsor
  • Take the first left onto King st.
  • Take the first left again at Ft Edward St.

Fees & Facilities

  • No Entrance Fee!
  • Parking Available
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Picnic Area
  • Bus Tours Welcome
  • Tour Guide on-site

Interesting Facts

  • Fort Edward was a Golf Course from 1903 to 1973 (When the WHHS began its restoration).
  • The upstairs of the blockhouse contains original graffiti made by the soldiers long ago.
  • The Fort was the host of Canada's oldest Agricultural Fair.
  • Flora MacDonald spent the winter of 1778-79 at Fort Edward with her husband. For more information on Flora MacDonald, please see the links below.

Links

Content © West Hants Historical Society