Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next D’Anville’s Encampment National Historic Site adventure.
Discover the historic allure of D’Anville’s Encampment in Halifax.
D’Anville’s Encampment National Historic Site is located on a small plot of land in Centennial Park in Bedford Basin, Halifax, Nova Scotia. It was in this area, in 1746, that Duc d’Anville camped along the shore on a failed expedition from France to recover Acadia. The site consists of a Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada (HSMBC) plaque and cairn surrounded by a five-metre radius in Centennial Park. There are no known extant remains associated with Duc d’Anville’s 1746 encampment, and its precise location remains unknown. Official recognition refers to the five-metre radius surrounding the HSMBC plaque and cairn. Visit historicplaces.ca for more information.
The best time to visit D’Anville’s Encampment National Historic Site is during the warmer months, from late spring to early autumn, when the weather is pleasant for outdoor exploration. Winter visits offer a stark, serene beauty, but be prepared for cold temperatures and limited access due to snow.