Reviews of Fort Petrie Military Museum (Museum)

Rick Vanderwyst

Interesting, beautiful scenic views

Rick Vanderwyst

Interesting, World War II era fortification designed to protect Sydney harbour from attack. Designed to look like a church to camouflage true purpose. Small museum and access to main structure available during summer/tourism season. Stunning views

Cindy Preston

An amazing historical sight. Lots to see do and imagine. A definite place to visit.

Cody Dunslow

Rob (the proprietor) was very knowledgable and clearly knew his material! Really nice views and a good collection of world war 2 era military memorabilia.

Scott Gaddes

Really nice views. A great place to stop and walk around for a few minutes.

Meggy MacNeil

Beautiful piece of history. Would be nice to see some more preservation / care of the grounds.

Catherine Lachance

The guide is very interesting. The spot is very beautiful. You can sit and you can even enter the bunker. It's a precious piece of history worth the visit and it's free. There is energy vibrating from this space. Really worth the stop. You can also admire artefacts from the moment of the history.

Cheryl Brookman

Wonderful piece of history and the preservationists who are keeping up this museum are amazing.

Mohamad cheayb

Nice place to see a small history of the military base and good view for the ocean

G Bell

A ton of work by volunteers to maintain this place without much of any funding. Lots to see and learn and well worth a donation.

Greg Macinnis

We'll laid out inside with lots of artifacts on display, great views from the top level

Mark Sparrow

This was pretty cool to stop and walk around. Informative plaques, WW1 armaments, and ruins jutting out off the cliffs. Be sure to walk the little path along the cliff to see them.

JoAnn Macm

A well maintained wartime fort used during WWII. It is a small fort but it is filled with a lot of artifacts from that time, sush as rifles and weapons, gas masks, uniforms, pictures and newspaper clippings. There is a lot to see including the beautiful views at the top of the tower. The caretake was friendly and informative. It is seasonal. Usually only open in the summer when cruise ships are in port. There are no bathrooms.

James Danahy

Nice dude doing tours

Foucault Effect

Such a beautiful location. History vibrates here

p lozinski

beautiful place to watch the ferry a come in

Matt Tamsett

Small museum open during the summer months

callistus garneau

Nice to see an attempt made to preserve location historic role.

Denise McCallum

Peaceful, nice to just sit and enjoy the scenery. The history of this place is interesting.

Dominique Thériault

really cool place to visite for free. not much to do but look around but it was a nice experience to walk through the fort and feel the energy that was at this place. and if you like to geocache there are some nice ones on the way :) if you go during the colder seasons like we did make sure to be well dressed as the cost is extremely windy and cold

Mike Howse

Very beautiful location however solemn with the history taken into consideration.

Arun dev

It was an honour to visit such a place with lots of historic importence Its a nice place if you want to have some fresh air Even at night you could hang out with your friends I just went there like a 100 times still its one of the best place in my list The Tanker and the guns in there gives you the vibe of french war occured there

Robin Kunjumon

Good place to go

Matthew Gardiner

Amazing upkeep on the place.

D H

WWII gun battery concrete platforms

Holly

Amazing knowledge A must see place

jasil khan

Best place at night

Dianne J. Vincent

Truly interesting to visit

Matt Gabriel

Awesome to see this history. The bunker needs to be restored!

Janet Tyson

They show their pride in explaining how important Fort Petrie ls

D H

WWII gun battery concrete platforms

Rachel

If you enjoy military history, it's a great spot to see

Wilfred Swain

Interesting to look at the old plans

Grace Grogan

Very interesting and I formative. Definitely a hidden treasure

richard dawkins

Very tight and fresh

robb hawley

History well preserved..Def visit the museum at the fort.. Fella working there knows his stuff!

James Klaassen

This is an outdoor museum just outside of Sydney NS. I enjoyed my time exploring an interesting part Canada's history

Mike Corrigan

A major fortification during World War Two. A strategic location then and a beautiful view of the approache to the Port of Sydney now. Nearby is the Low Point Lighthouse for picture taking. Access the Atlantic shoreline here as well.

Hugo Hackenbush

Grounds and parking lot open 24/7. Building is closed 24/7 (September 18, 2019 - I assume it's open "in season" though I have no evidence). Can see & walk on the foundations for 2 large guns - the guns are gone. The doors to go underground where the workings & storage were are sealed. Plan on 10 to 20 minutes max to explore it.

William MacIntosh

Great place to learn some history from the second world war and the defence of sydney harbour located in New Victoria Nova Scotia

Scott Dolbee

Incredible

J D

I think "museum" isn't the right description anymore. It seems this place has seen better days. It now is nothing more than a couple of old gun batteries and a nice view. There isn't anything to read or learn, and nothing really of interest to explore. We learned of the historical significance of this place before arriving, but it wasn't worth the drive out. Too bad.

Doreen Collins

Great displays...a lot of history here

Keith Thomson

Beautiful scenery

Iggz B

Great history

Josh Bishop

Its like a journey back in time. Sometimes they have an open tour explaining the site's military significance protecting the harbour

Lee Macdonald

Great place for visiting and historical...

Prabhjot Kaur

place offers mesmerising sunset view ♡♡

Blair Phillips

Closed for the season

Guy Choquette

Very rich in history. Nice scenery

Devon Horne

Pretty neat

scoot crew

Old world war 2 fort in New Victoria Cape Breton, worth a visit.

Richard Demers

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Krishna Saraiya

Amazing ???????? WW1&WW2 history, the importance of Sydney's role in protecting the Atlantic route patrolled which has anti submarine destroyers. Very cool place to visit and rich history. Has collections of pictures, antique guns, bullets, gas mask. Relys on donations, so definitely donate as it's amazing and maintained by veterans.

reg Johan

Small reminder, and part of Canada's WW1/WW2 legacy... our contribution to our country and the freedom of our people. God bless every man and woman that served here, and overseas. I pray the Canadian government will not let this place fall. Our people, our government, didn't let it fall during WW1 OR WW2. that was a long time ago. why should our current government let this fall now?? A lot more respect needs to be given, preserve what our ancestors left behind as a reminder of what they sacrificed for us.

Gordie Clyke

Beautiful little stopping spot with a wonderful view.

lyndon wing

Not staffed . But interesting to read the placards around describing the equipment /guns used at these ww1 and ww2 Munster stations.

Lyndsay

Interesting stop. Got to climb up the small light house

Nicole Quigley

Good museum. Knowledgeable staff. Lots of artifacts and info.