Skmaqn–Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst National Historic Site

Rocky Point, PE

Commemorates Prince Edward Island's first permanent European settlement (1720) and a significant Mi'kmaq-French alliance. Explore grassy fort ruins, interpretive panels on Acadian deportation history, and 6km of trails with views of Charlottetown Harbour.

Historic 1720 French settlement with Mi'kmaq alliance site. Fort ruins, interpretive panels, and scenic trails overlooking Charlottetown Har

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