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Prince of Wales Tower National Historic Site of Canada
c/o Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
PO Box 9080, Postal Station A
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada
B3K 5M7
Tel :
902-426-5080
Fax:
902-426-4228
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Prince of Wales Tower National Historic Site of Canada


Nova ScotiaVisitors enjoy a picnic at the Prince of Wales Tower National Historic Site of Canada
Built in 1796-97 to protect British batteries from French attack, the Prince of Wales Tower was the first tower of its type in North America. Exhibits portray the tower's history, architectural features and significance as a defensive structure.
This National Historic Site of Canada is part of the Halifax Defence Complex.

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The Prince of Wales Tower is open to the public from July 1st to September 7 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

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