Fort Chambly, Chambly, Qc
N 45° 26.966 W 073° 16.611
18T E 634744 N 5034322
Fort Chambly, on the Richelieu river was for the New France a protection from the British invasion!
Waymark Code: WMEHR8
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 06/01/2012
Views: 49
Fort Chambly is located at the edge of the Richelieu River, at the foot of the Chambly rapids. Built in 1711, this imposing stone fortification protected New France from a potential British invasion.
During the War of 1812, the British Army built an important military complex on the site. The fort has resisted the upheavals of history and remains a valued reminder of the French presence in North America.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1675
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": France
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.
Current condition: Completly restored for visit
This site is administered by ----: Canada Park National
If admission is charged -: 5.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Restricted hours -Admission charged
Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link]
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: [Web Link]
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