Carleton Martello Tower

Carleton Martello Tower - Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Carleton Martello Tower in Saint John, New Brunswick, is one of the nine surviving Martello Towers in Canada. The tower dates from the War of 1812 and played a significant role in conflicts until the Second World War. The site now features a restored powder magazine, a restored barracks room, and exhibits in the tower and in the visitor centre. The tower's roof offers a view of the city of Saint John and its harbour. Carleton Martello Tower is one of the oldest buildings in the city and has been designated as a National Historic Site of Canada since 1930.Parks Canada - Carleton Martello Tower National Historic Site of Canada: Commemorative Intent . Accessed online June 9, 2009. It has been open to the public since 1963. Read more on Wikipedia

type: military installation
date from: 1813

Source: en.wikipedia.org