Forts and more forts

Ready for more? 

Okay…

here are more forts we have visited.

(Hint: Click on any photo to enlarge it)

Let’s head to Africa…

Castle of Good Hope

Cape Town, South Africa

Yes, I do know this is a page about forts. This is a star fort (built in the shape of a star) built by the Dutch East India Company  way back in the 1660’s. It has been a fortress, a governor’s residence, and now is a museum of colonial life in South Africa. And yes…it is called the Castle.

Next…to the United States

Fort Clatsop

Oregon, USA

This fort was built as a winter camp for the Lewis and Clark Expedition in the early 1800’s. The visitor center here is first rate. You can wander the grounds as well…that’s where we came across this dug out canoe.

From the west coast to the east coast…next stop, Quebec in Canada.

Champlain’s 2nd fort

Quebec City, Quebec

(do enlarge the photo)

This large display board is near the site of Champlain’s second fort, very near where the Chateau Frontenac Hotel is today in Quebec City. Samuel de Champlain is a major name in Canadian history…Father of New France. etc.

Next stop…western Canada

Fort Calgary, Alberta

Visit Fort Calgary with us…click here.

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Happy travels!