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Georges Island

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Georges Island (named after King George II) is a glacial drumlin and the largest island entirely within the harbour limits of Halifax Harbour located in Nova Scotia's Halifax Regional Municipality. The Island is the location of Fort Charlotte - named after King George III's wife Charlotte. Fort Charlotte was built during Father Le Loutre's War, a year after Citadel Hill (Fort George). The island is now a National Historic Site of Canada. As of August 6, 2020, the island is open to the public on the weekends (and Fridays during peak summer season), from June until Thanksgiving weekend.

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Halifax, NS

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  • Westin Nova Scotian 0.71 km away Wheelchair accessible
  • Bishop's Landing 0.81 km away Wheelchair accessible
  • The Halliburton Hotel 0.89 km away
  • The Heritage House Hostel 0.9 km away
  • The Halliburton 0.91 km away
  • The Waverley Inn 0.94 km away Wheelchair accessible

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