Fort Chambly National Historic Site - A Fort at the Foot of the Rapids

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Channel: Parks Canada · 2012 · Travel & Events

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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.

Restored by Parks Canada, Fort Chambly now houses exhibitions showcasing key moments in the history of New France.

http://parkscanada.gc.ca/fortchambly

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