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Canso Islands National Historic Site
P.O. Box 159
Baddeck, Nova Scotia
Canada
B0E lB0
Tel:
(902) 295-2069
Fax:
(902) 295-3496
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Canso Islands National Historic Site of Canada


Nova ScotiaGrassy Island Fort National Historic Site of Canada
Grassy Island Fort National Historic Site of Canada, located on Grassy Island, one of the Canso Islands, features features the ruins of 18th century fortifications and the remains of a colonial New England fishing station that are the reminders of a thriving community that was once the commercial heart of Nova Scotia. Free boat service to the island is available from the Visitor Centre on the mainland.

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June1 – September 15, the Visitor Centre is open daily from 10:00am-6:00pm.

History


Grassy Island National Historic Site of Canada

More than 250 years ago, the Canso Islands were a key fishing settlement in Nova Scotia at a time when fish were plentiful, merchants ruled the seas and soldiers waged colonial battles.

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National Historic Sites of Canada System Plan


National Historic Sites of Canada System Plan

The Government of Canada has designated more than 800 sites, 500 persons and 300 events as being of national historic significance. Together, they comprise what is known as the system of National Historic Sites of Canada

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