Connaught Battery

Connaught Battery is a World War I era harbour defence battery located north of York Redoubt at Ferguson's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada. It took its name from the then Governor General of Canada, the Duke of Connaught, who was Queen Victoria's third son.

Opening hours: 6:00 AM—10:00 PM
Type: Park
Description: defence battery in Nova Scotia, Canada
Also known as: “Connaught Battery Park”
Address: 5 Fergusons Cove Road, Fergusons Cove, Nova Scotia B3V 1L7

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include York Redoubt and Prince of Wales Tower.

York Redoubt

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York Redoubt is a redoubt situated on a bluff overlooking the entrance to Halifax Harbour at Ferguson's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada, originally constructed in 1793. It was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1962.

Prince of Wales Tower

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The Prince of Wales Tower is the oldest martello tower in North America and is located in Point Pleasant Park, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Point Pleasant Battery

Ruins

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Point Pleasant Battery is a ruins, which is situated 1½ km north of Connaught Battery.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Halifax and North End.

Halifax

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Halifax is the capital city of Nova Scotia and the largest city in Atlantic Canada. The city's origins and rich maritime history derive from a strategic location and one of the world's great natural harbours.

North End

Locality

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The North End of Halifax is a neighbourhood of Halifax, Nova Scotia occupying the northern part of Halifax Peninsula immediately north of Downtown Halifax. North End is situated 6 km northwest of Connaught Battery.