I enjoyed the opportunity to see this site, which has shared the sad Acadian History of Canadians. Great interpreters, thanks to Wayne Melanson who made our young son a shingle, now proudly displayed at home.
Loved it. This is a rebuilt settlement as it was burnt. It will tell you and show you how the Acadians lived. Great reconstruction. Really wonderful. We spent a lot of time there. The Port was rebuilt in 1939 and you can read about that construction also. Very impressive, wonderful. Guides are very informative.
This place was interesting but small and quick to go through. It's a fair drive from the highway (we drove over from Digby). If you're a history buff - ok - this might be for you.We're not history buffs and honestly I didn't feel this was worth the trip. the whole place is maybe 300ft square.
The reconstructed fortress is well worth a visit. A number of the rooms are furnished with period furniture and earlier in the season there are probably guides dressed in period dress in the various attached dwellings/rooms. On September 19 one of the two individuasl in period dress who gave us an introduction to the fort.
Stands on a site overlooking the Bay of Fundy, modern rebuilt version of the fur trading post established by France in the 17th Century - has been there some time so it has aged and looks quite authentic now. Really gives you an idea of the past - artefacts lie around and costumed interpreters are on hand to answer questions. There is also a teepee to look into nearby.As with all Parks Canada sights we visited, signage is only right at the entrance. Luckily it's a quiet road so you can easily turn round when you miss it.
This museum is well worth a visit. Location is incredible. Wonderful views. Interesting. The tapestries are magnificent. Take time to visit this museum
I hadn't been to PR since I was a little girl....wow that is why you should revisit places of importance as an adult......PR was fantastic every little detail makes you feel exactly as they would have felt....the authentic looking interpreter who was working the foot lathe was amazing he showed all the kids (Big & Small) how they made the shingles and made one for each child that asked.Overall #10
A very interesting visit to Port Royal. A well constructed replica of the original fort which was built between 1605 and 1607. Lots of original looking items to give you a sense of what life would have been like back then. Costumed interpreters help with background information. An inexpensive hour or so spent looking in all of the rooms of the settlement. Well worth a visit.
A lot of thought has gone into this recreation of the early French settlement. Well worth a visit and good value for money
Port Royal is a great spot if you're looking for some place with historic importance but not a lot of interaction. It is a rebuild of the original fort from 1605/1606. It is not a big place now, because it wasn't a big place then. The grounds are scenic, and the fort gives you an idea of what it might have been like to live there. It's very hands-on, and is wheelchair accessible for the most part. There are things to touch and read and look at, but when we were there there were only 2 staff on duty (one at lunch time) so not a lot of interaction. Admission is less than $4 per adult and $10 per family. There are no places to eat in the immediate area, but Annapolis is about 15 minutes away. If the weather is cooperative, Port Royal is a beautiful place for a picnic.