Windsor (Nova Scotia) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Nova Scotia, Canada
About Windsor (Nova Scotia)
Windsor was settled in 1685 by the Acadian French, who built a network of dikes along the rivers. Windsor has always been a meeting place, first for the Mi’kmaq First Nations (Indigenous) people, then the Acadians, and later the English gentry. Windsor became a permanent English settlement in 1749. Its strategic location prompted the British to build Fort Edward. The Blockhouse is the only structure remaining from the original fort and it is the oldest structure of its kind in North America. Fort Edward is a National Historic Site. Windsor quickly became a favourite locale of the British gentry, particularly with those living in Halifax. The area’s growth and prosperity was heavily affected by this influential collection of politicians, merchants and military officers from Halifax. I
Top Attractions in Windsor (Nova Scotia)
Explore the best things to see and do in Windsor (Nova Scotia):
- ★Fort Edward National Historic Site
- ★Haliburton House
- ★Shand House
Where to Eat in Windsor (Nova Scotia)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cocoa Pesto
- 🍴Fry Daddy's
- 🍴Lisa's Cafe
Where to Stay in Windsor (Nova Scotia)
- 🏨Downeast Motel
- 🏨Meander In B&B
- 🏨Super 8
Windsor (Nova Scotia) Travel Guide Sections
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