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Skmaqn–Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst

Skmaqn–Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst is a National Historic Site located in , . This location has the double distinction of hosting one of the first Acadian settlements in present-day , as well as the first…
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  • Type: Park
  • Description: Archeological site in Prince Edward Island, Canada
  • Also known as: “Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst” and “Skmaqn–Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst National Historic Site”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Warren Cove Range Front Lighthouse and Blockhouse Point Light.

Lighthouse
Photo: DanBhentschel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is situated 430 metres northwest of Skmaqn–Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst.

Lighthouse
Photo: DanBhentschel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The is a lighthouse at , , on the western shore of Charlottetown Harbour. The present lighthouse, constructed in 1876, replaced older lighthouses at the site which are believed to have been constructed as early as 1846 to serve as a light for the harbour. is situated 730 metres southeast of Skmaqn–Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst.

Park
Photo: Peter Rukavina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a waterfront park in the city of , , Canada. is situated 4 km north of Skmaqn–Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Stratford and Charlottetown.

Town
Photo: Larry, CC BY 2.0.
is a town located in Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Situated immediately southeast of the city of , recorded a population of 10,927 in the 2021 census. is situated 4½ km northeast of Skmaqn–Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst.

Photo: MTLskyline, CC BY-SA 2.5.
is the capital city of in . is a great place to spend a few days. It's a quaint and pretty town, small enough to be able to walk around, and has lots of good restaurants and bars.

Neighborhood
is a Canadian neighbourhood in the city of Charlottetown, . derived its name in 1925 from the School District whose southern boundary at that time was located along the northern boundary of the city of Charlottetown and west of the villages of and . is situated 6 km north of Skmaqn–Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst.

Skmaqn–Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst

Latitude
46.19563° or 46° 11′ 44″ north
Longitude
-63.1354° or 63° 8′ 7″ west
Operator
Parks Canada
Open location code
87RR5VW7+7R
Open­Street­Map ID
way 347982165
Open­Street­Map feature
leisure=­park
Wiki­data ID
Q3398320
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Japanese—“Skmaqn–Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Visitors Centre and Port-la-Joye Fort.

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