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Port-la-Joye - Fort Amherst Interpretive Centre

Port-la-Joye—Fort Amherst National Historic Site of Canada commemorates the first permanent European settlement on Prince Edward Island. Grassy ruins of the British fort are still visible, and interpretive displays give visitors an appreciation of the site’s history. The grounds provide an excellent view of the countryside and the Charlottetown Harbour.

Location

Rocky Point

(Route 19 Port-la-Joye – Fort Amherst is located on Route 19. Follow Route #1 the Trans Canada Highway west from Charlottetown to Cornwall. Follow Route 19 for approximately 15 km)
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2 Palmers Lane
Charlotteotwn, PE
C1A 5V6
Telephone: (902) 566-7626
Toll-free: 56-8295
Facsimile: (902) 566-8295
Email: information@pc.gc.ca
Website: Port-la-Joye - Fort Amherst Interpretive Centre Website

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