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Join us at our special meeting place, the Menaquesk and experience going back 10, 000+ years in time…

Open June 3rd- August 28th. Wednesday- Sunday from 10 am – 4:00 pm for general public visitation.

Closed Mondays & Tuesdays.

Canada Strong Pass is back for 2026!
The Canada Strong Pass operates from June 19 to September 7. You do not need to purchase or carry a physical pass; the discounts are applied automatically at the door. 
Key details include:
  • Age 17 and Under: Free admission to participating national, provincial, and territorial museums and galleries.
  • Ages 18 to 24: 50% discount on regular general admission. 

 2026 General Admission pricing includes historic interpretation through mini-guided tours and more!

Join us for “live” historic skit reenactment and guided tours, enjoy our professionally produced historic film in our main interpretation building, visit our gift shop and experience the best of NB artisans and makers all while taking in the amazing bay-of-fundy vista’s! A destination for the best in bay photography and more! 

We provide our visitors a unique historic learning experience about the history of Canada’s and NB’s national protected heritage site (since 1923) and its historic significance to the Indigenous Peoples of the area, Mi’gmaq in northern and eastern New Brunswick, the Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) along the Wolastoq (Saint John River Valley), and the Peskotomuhkatiyik (Passamaquoddy) in the St. Croix River watershed.

Learn about artifacts found at Fort La Tour dating back to over 3600 years, The Acadians (the Acadian Battles at Ft. La Tour in the 1600’s, story of Françoise-Marie Jacquelin Lioness of Acadia, Pre-Loyalist period and more! Uncover what Charles De La Tour’s fortified trading post, Fort Sainte- Marie built in 1631 looked like through our authentic fort replica and evocative architecture of that time. 

Inquiries from June 3rd-Aug 28th on bookings for private groups, rental partnerships, school field trips, high volume travel trade, corporate groups experiences and special event activities contact Heather Kamerman 506-566-4592 today to learn more!

Inquiries from August 28th-Oct 31st for private groups, rental partnerships, school field trips, high volume travel trade, corporate groups experiences and special event activities contact Heather Kamerman 506-566-4592.

NOTICE

Our online payment is temporary down, please make all admission payments at Place Fort La Tour. Credit cards, debit and cash accepted. To book special booking guided tour programming call 506-566-4592.

Enjoy our professionally produced heritage film in the comforts of our main interpretation building.

Visit our ‘NB proud’ curated gift shop! Products curated for us by the New Brunswick Museum showcasing unique makers of local small-batch goods!

Introducing Self- Guided Experiences by donation! Want to explore the fort self guided? We have you covered. You are welcome to come inside the fort, taking advantage of the gift shop and dive deeper into the heritage of the site at the mouth of the Wolastoq (Saint John River) while enjoying you own self-guided experience! Enjoy and learn more about the wonders of the National Historic site with our new 7  exterior historic interpretation panels.

Open June 3rd- August 28th. Wednesday- Sunday from 10 am – 4:00 pm for general public visitation.

Closed Mondays & Tuesdays.

Canada Strong Pass is back for 2026!
The Canada Strong Pass operates from June 19 to September 7. You do not need to purchase or carry a physical pass; the discounts are applied automatically at the door. 
Key details include:
  • Age 17 and Under: Free admission to participating national, provincial, and territorial museums and galleries.
  • Ages 18 to 24: 50% discount on regular general admission. 

 2026 General Admission pricing includes historic interpretation through mini-guided tours and more!

2026 General Admissions Pricing (no tax).  June 3rd – August 28th 

Adult $9.50
Senior (65+) and Student (with ID) $8
Youth (6-15)  $5
Kids 5 & under are FREE!

Family (2 parents with dependent children) $20

June School Field Trips! $2 discounted rate. *please call in advance to pre-book at 506-566-4592.

Group Rates for Pre-Bookings (June to Oct). Disc. Rates for 16 people +.  $8.50 *please call in advance to pre-book
2026 Season Passes
(Pass Holder Full access June 1 – Aug 28th and receive 10% off Guided Tour and other Hands-On Experiences!):

Early-Bird Price Regular Price
Adult $25              $35
Senior $20            $30
Family $45            $55

Students get 15% off with proof of student card. Military 10% discount off general admission pricing.

Early-Bird sale ends at 11:59 PM on May 31, 2026

General Admission and season pass payments can be booked online through our website or are accepted by credit card or debit at the fort during regular seasonal operating hours. Special Events are priced separately. 

Negotiated rates for large high volume pre-booked groups.
Please call 1-506-655-4592 for more information.

Spend your lunch with us! We have bike racks just outside the fort, are a safe and inclusive meeting place who also welcomes your furry friends (must be on a leash!). For your convenience we also have washrooms located just a brief 4 minute walk from the main fort and directly off harbour passage!

Event Calendar

Workshops: Pricing varies, please check
Event Calendar

Begin your journey with the Place Fort La Tour video and then keep an eye out for Francoise-Marie Jacquelin and Charles de La Tour. They can’t wait to share their stories with you and will be happy to answer all your questions about life at the fort!

You may also see our blacksmith at work or one of the fort occupants making some bread!

Be sure to take some time to explore the interpretation panels around the site and connect with the stories of a bygone era.

Here’s where you will :

  • Go back in time more than 5700 years at the Where it all began: a shared heritage panel
  • See how the economy grew with the first settlers at the British Early Comers: The Economy Grows panel
  • Dig into the archaeology of the site at the Finding Fort La Tour panel
  • Meet the indigenous people at the Menahwesk: A Meeting Place panel OR Meet the Wolastiqiyik (Maliseet), Mi’kmaq, and Peskotomuhkati (Passamaquoddy) people, members of the Waponahki (Wabanaki) Confederacy, at the Menahwesk: A Meeting Place panel
  • Defend the fort at the Defending the Way Inland panel
  • Sail into the harbor at the From Beach Point to Port of Saint John panel

And…

  • Explore the natural landscape of the site at Marsh, Rock, and Wilderness All Around panel

New for 2026 ! 45 and 90 min Culinary Heritage Pre-Booked Guided Tour Experiences! To find out more call 506-566-4592 today!

Wed- Sun Pre-booked Group Offerings! Discover amazing historic experiences for over 6 -10 people!

90 min Historical Lunch & Learn-“A perfect Marriage” cook lunch outdoors using our traditional wood-fired oven! Cost $50 per person no hst. Book today! Contact 506-566-4592 to book and learn more! Minimum 6 people to run program. Max 8 people. 

45 min Historic Maple Syrup Taste & Learn guided tours! Time: 2-2:45pm. Cost $12 Youth, $18 Adults. 

Both experiences are perfect to connect families and friends with heritage fun, all welcome!  

Book today! Contact Heather Kamerman 506-566-4592 to pre-book and learn more!

 

Place Fort La Tour respectfully acknowledges that the land on which we are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Wəlastəkewiyik (Maliseet) and Mi’kmaq Peoples.  |  Place Fort La Tour reconnaît respectueusement que les terres sur lesquelles nous sommes situés font partie du territoire traditionnel non cédé des peuples Wəlastəkewiyik (Malécites) et Mi’kmaq. 

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