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Port-la-Joye-Fort Amherst National Historic Site of Canada

191 Hache Gallant Lane Rocky Point, Prince Edward Island Canada, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 5V6 , Canada
902-566-7626
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Type: Historic Sites
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- May 10, 2013
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chennai
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

On a beautiful day, it is imperative that you spend a few hours driving out to this park and wandering around, seeing the spectacular views and scenery, hiking the trails and dipping toes in the bay. At the same time, it is shocking to read the monuments with the history of the fort and the area etched in stone (literally).... More

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Charlottetown, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2012

Wonderful place to walk and beautiful view great place to watch the big cruise ships coming and going to Charlottetown harbor

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Plymouth
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 attraction reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 31, 2012

Helpful,informative staff. Several easy trails to walk with wonderful views. Mosquitoes too friendly

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Paradise Valley, Alberta
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6 attraction reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 28, 2012

The site is not located in Charlottetown, but is a short drive south of the city . There are trails to walk with monuments or information boards to tell the story of this site. The staff are in the building and are well informed. There are bathroom facilities.

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Ottawa, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 10, 2012

Beatiful views of at the Charlottetown harbour and Northumberland Strait. Very quiet, lots of hiking traiils. Trails were easy to walk in. Lots of information on the history of Port-la-Joye Fort Amherst. Informative plaques. Well worth the trip. The informative centre was closed, not certain if it was the time we were there or under construction. There are picnic tables... More

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Courtenay, Canada
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7 attraction reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 4, 2012

We stopped here for an afternoon, hiked around for a couple of hours, lots of great trails - the crushed gravel type, very easy to walk on and wide. Great views over the water, little patches of woods and lots of historical information plaques to read up on the history of the area. Well worth the trip - the info... More

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PEI
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18 reviews 18 reviews
9 attraction reviews
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

A terrific photo op! Great views of Charlottetown harbour and the Northumberland Strait. Time your visit right and see the cruise ships pass by seemingly within arm's reach. (Ship arrival and departure times are posted in the local paper.) Gentle walking trails and some fine beach-combing at low tide. The interpretive centre doesn't offer much and is usually closed or... More

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New Haven
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012

Wonderful view of the Charlottetown harbour, great spot to see the Canada fireworks and breath taking view of the ocean and red cliffs of PEI

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Charlottetown, Canada
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012

At first glance, there's not much to see. But, if you have time to just relax and use your imagination, there's more there than meets the eye. Go there to breath in the fresh air and a bit of history . . . you'll thank yourself.

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