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Fort McNab National Historic Site
Fort McNab is located on McNabs Island in Halifax, Nova Scotia. McNabs Island is a 25-minute private ferry or boat ride from downtown Halifax. Admission is free. Come prepared with sturdy walking shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent, drinking water, and an all-weather jacket.
More information about visiting McNabs Island can be found at the Nova Scotia Provincial Parks website.
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Fort McNab National Historic Site
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Fort McNab National Historic Site
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Location
Fort McNab National Historic Site
c/o Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
P.O. Box 9080, Station A
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3K 5M7
Phone
902-426-5080
Email
information@pc.gc.ca
Directions
Privately operated passenger ferries depart from the Halifax waterfront and from the community of Eastern Passage during the summer months.
For more information on ferry service to McNabs Island:
- Getting There (Friends of McNabs Island Society)
- McNabs and Lawlor Islands Provincial Park (NovaScotia.com)
- Highway access map and McNabs Island map
The closest major airports is Halifax Stanfield International Airport.
The websites below offer more information about visiting McNabs Island:
Services and amenities
Dogs on leash
Lookout
Outhouses
Picnic area
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