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Fort Lennox

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There is the possibility to see a demonstration of a typical 24th British Infantry Regiment soldier uniform. It is given in the barracks on the first floor. After the demonstration, it is highly recommended to go upstairs to see the dormitary exhibit.
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The parking lot and visitor center are located on the west shore of the river. Boaters cannot visit the island directly. They need to pay a fee to enter the fort by going to the visitor center on the west shore.
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The site of Fort Lennox was a strategic location in defending Canada against invasion from the south during colonial times. It was first fortified by the French in 1759 to defend against British invasion during the
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As of December 2022, the Fort was still undergoing renovation work and closed to the public. It reopened to the public in spring 2023 with a new exhibition, presenting the different passages on the island, in the
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Built by the British between 1819 and 1829, the fort was designed to protect the colony from possible American invasion. The fort was named after
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issued 'Fort Lennox, Que.' one of the 20 stamps in the "Forts Across Canada Series" (1983 & 1985). The stamps are perforated
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Visitors can tour the 1820s period officers' quarters during a tour given by Parks Canada's guide. The north and south
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and the current buildings were built by the British between 1819 and 1829 to deter a U.S. invasion after the
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An exhibit has been presented to the public in the newly renovated barracks. By the name of
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Guided tours are given of the grounds and buildings, which include an
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Parks Canada, Fort Lennox National Historic Site brochure, 2005.
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demonstrations focus on fort life in the mid 19th century.
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Painting of Fort Lennox, 1886, by Henry Richard S. Bunnett
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The admission fees to the island includes the ferry.
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Île aux Noix
Quebec

National Historic Site of Canada
National Historic Sites of Canada
Île aux Noix
Richelieu River
Saint-Paul-de-l'Île-aux-Noix, Quebec
moat
Government of Canada
Parks Canada
French and Indian War
War of 1812
Parks Canada



Charles Lennox, 4th Duke of Richmond
Governor General
British North America
Seven Years' War
Canada Post
Ashton-Potter Limited
Rolf P. Harder
magazine

ordnance
artillery
guardhouse
barracks

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