"A History of Military Activity"
Named for King George II, Georges Island bears a unique historical significance. During the Seven Years War, British forces imprisoned two thousand French soldiers on the island after winning the Battle of Cape Race. The island's Fort Charlotte, named for King George's wife, was also one of four sites where the Acadians were imprisoned in the years following the Expulsions of the Acadians during the French and Indian War. Beyond Fort Charlotte, the island's most significant attraction is the Georges Island Lighthouse, which was built in 1917 to replace the site's original tower from 1876. While Georges Island is not open to the public, it represents Canada as a National Historic Site and occasionally hosts special events.
Georges Island, Halifax, NS, Canada, B3K 5M7
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"A History of Military Activity"
Named for King George II, Georges Island bears a unique historical significance. During the Seven Years War, British forces imprisoned two thousand French soldiers on the island after winning the Battle of Cape Race. The island's Fort Charlotte, named for King George's wife, was also one of four sites where the Acadians were imprisoned in the years following the Expulsions of the Acadians during the French and Indian War. Beyond Fort Charlotte, the island's most significant attraction is the Georges Island Lighthouse, which was built in 1917 to replace the site's original tower from 1876. While Georges Island is not open to the public, it represents Canada as a National Historic Site and occasionally hosts special events.
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