Hours of operation

Prince of Wales Fort National Historic Site

Parks Canada guided tours of Cape Merry are available.

Prince of Wales Fort is now closed for the season. We look forward to seeing you in 2025!

Prince of Wales Fort National Historic Site

  • Open July and August
  • Tours available from July to August (tour times dependent on tide schedule)
  • On-site experiences take place outdoors and are therefore weather dependent.

Cape Merry Battery (located 3 km outside of town)

  • Oct. 15 to Nov. 17
    Staff will be onsite Monday through Sunday from 9:30 am to 3 pm. Guided tours will be offered for a fee on a first-come, first-served basis.

Parks Canada Visitor Centre

  • Oct. 15 to Nov. 17
    Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday: 9 am to noon and 1 to 4 pm
    Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: 9 am to noon and 1 to 8 pm

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