In 1812 the US declared war on Great Britain. The British navy had been boarding US ships and taking sailors whom they believed had deserted from their navy. Britain desperately need men to fight against Napoleon and the French navy. The US believed the sailors were American citizens plus they saw a chance to claim more territory of British North America for the US. Since New Brunswick could provide an overland route to the rest of Canada some type of coastal defense was deemed necessary. Construction started on the tower however the war was over before it was finished. A concrete observation post was added during WWII.
The visitor center has good exhibits explaining the reasons for the war and the techniques used to construct the tower. The tower is furnished as it would have during the War of 1812 - if it had been completed.
The visitor center is accessible. The crushed stone trail to the bottom of the tower is accessible with help. The tower entrance is on the second floor and is not accessible.
The parking lot is large enough for any RV. Tower
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If you are planning to visit more than one Canadian national park or historic site consider getting a Discovery Pass. Canadian NPs have a daily per person entrance fee. The daily fee is also charged for each person when camping in a park.
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