Carleton Martello Tower
Carleton Martello Tower in Saint John, New Brunswick, is one of the nine surviving Martello Towers in Canada. The tower dates from the War of 1812 and played a significant role in conflicts until the Second World War.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Tourist attraction
- Description: 19th century fort in New Brunswick, Canada
- Also known as: “Carleton Martello Tower National Historic Park”
- Address: 680 Fundy Drive, Saint John
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Reversing Falls and New Brunswick Museum.
Reversing Falls
Rapids
Photo: Hinto, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Reversing Falls are a series of rapids on the Saint John River, located in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, where the river runs through a narrow gorge before emptying into the Bay of Fundy.
New Brunswick Museum
Museum
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The New Brunswick Museum, located in Saint John, New Brunswick, is Canada's oldest continuing museum. The New Brunswick Museum was incorporated as the "Provincial Museum" in 1929 and received its current name in 1930, but its history goes back much further. New Brunswick Museum is situated 2 km north of Carleton Martello Tower.
Reversing Falls Railway Bridge
Bridge
Photo: Hinto, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Reversing Falls Railway Bridge is the name given to two different steel truss bridges crossing the Saint John River at the same location in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. Reversing Falls Railway Bridge is situated 1¼ km northwest of Carleton Martello Tower.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Fort La Tour and Saint John.
Saint John
Photo: Cusack5239, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Saint John is the second-largest city in the New Brunswick. Canada's oldest incorporated city, Saint John's population is approximately 70,000. It routinely plays host to cruise ships and individual tourists from all over North America.
South Bay
Suburb
Saint John is a seaport city located on the Bay of Fundy in the province of New Brunswick, Canada. It is Canada's oldest incorporated city, established by royal charter on May 18, 1785, during the reign of George III. South Bay is situated 5 km west of Carleton Martello Tower.
Carleton Martello Tower
Latitude
45.25203° or 45° 15′ 7″ northLongitude
-66.07629° or 66° 4′ 35″ westElevation
50 metres (164 feet)Open location code
87QM7W2F+RFOpenStreetMap ID
way 163525866OpenStreetMap feature
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historic=martello_towerOpenStreetMap feature
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In Other Languages
From French to Russian—“Carleton Martello Tower” goes by many names.
- French: “tour Martello de Carleton”
- French: “Tour Martello de Carleton”
- Russian: “Карлтон-Мартелло-Тауэр”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Fundy Heights and Bay Shore.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Martello Tower Visitor Centre and Beaconsfield Middle School.
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