Plan your visit
Fort Edward National Historic Site
Fort Edward National Historic Site is located in the historic town of Windsor, Nova Scotia. It is a one hour drive from Halifax and the airport.
The grounds are open year-round with no winter maintenance. The blockhouse is open in July and August.
Explore the site in about an hour, or stay longer to picnic, walk the earthworks, and see exhibits inside the centuries-old blockhouse.
Services and information
Hours of operation
Open in July and August, from Tuesday to Saturday. Grounds open year-round.
Brochures and publications
Map and trip planning tools.
Fees
Free admission.
Weather
Seasonal and local weather, and trends.
How to get here
Location
Fort Edward National Historic Site
67 Fort Edward Street
Windsor, Nova Scotia B0N 2T0
Phone
902-798-2639 (July and August) / 902-532-2321 (September to June)
Email
fortedward@pc.gc.ca
Directions
Fort Edward is located in Windsor, Nova Scotia, approximately 65 kilometres northwest of Halifax along Highway 101 West.
Driving time from Halifax is approximately 1 hour; from Yarmouth, approximately 3 hours.
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