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View with Side Frame! Location DB > Canada > Nova Scotia > Halifax > Point Pleasant Battery  Name Point Pleasant Battery  Viewing Options Log in to activate viewing options  Database Info created by tribeachpunk on 3/14/2007 8:32 PM last modified by tribeachpunk on 1/27/2011 9:19 PM  Viewability Publically Viewable This location has been labeled by its creator as Public, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.  Overview  Description This fortification is part of the Halifax Defence Complex. Many open cement buildings as well as buildings which have been sealed by brick walls are inaccessible.  Basic Information Type: Fortification Status: Outdoor/Closed Accessibility: Easy Recommendation: not very exciting  Physical Information Address Point Pleasant Park Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada Owner: Parks Canada See a map of this location  Hazards  Interesting Features Park seems to be reclaiming this battery, ever so slowly. Take a walk through before it's gone. What isn't being overtaken by the park is falling victim to the Atlantic Ocean.  Security Measures fences bricked doors  Historical Dates Built: 1762 Closed: 1920  Required Equipment  Recommended Equipment flashlight  History Part of the main defenses of the harbour, Point Pleasant Battery sits along the southernmost point of the Halifax peninsula. This reminder of Halifax's military past is slowly being reclaimed by the Park itself. This is an easy walk along the shore from the lower parking lot, and is part of a broad open area along the shore, complete with picnic tables and barbecue facilities. At the time of Halifax's founding in 1749, this area was the first choice for the site of the new town itself. Clearing of the land commenced, until it was decided to move the town's location around to the eastern side of the peninsula along the Harbour narrows, thus providing better protection from both the elements and the enemy. The shallow waters off the southern edge of Point Pleasant Park, also known as Hens & Chickens shoal, would have made shipping access difficult. In 1762, the first defences were constructed here to prevent enemy passage into the Harbour. The defences were upgraded over the years, of course, and maintained through the First World War.  Media Coverage  Future Plans Restoration of this battery appears non-existent. If current situation is sustained, the park will grow over the part of battery while other parts fall into the ocean.  Stories Add your own story  Photo Galleries May 27th, 2009 posted by Jonnie B 19 pictures Brents Stuff Sat, May 13th, 2006 posted by BeaverBanker 3 pictures 03/05/2007 & 03/17/2007 Sat, Mar 17th, 2007 posted by tribeachpunk 23 pictures 01/02/2008 Wed, May 21st, 2008 posted by Plague 8 pictures 2008 Trip(Oldies) Sat, Aug 2nd, 2008 posted by Uber_Soldat 14 pictures HRMits trip 09 Sun, Aug 2nd, 2009 posted by Jonnie B 23 pictures Historical Photos Sun, Dec 6th, 2009 posted by tribeachpunk 2 pictures   Add your own photos Mark all galleries as Seen  Web Links An Online Virtual & Historical Tour of Halifax Point Pleasant Park map Halifax UrbEx: Point Pleasant Park  Contribute Edit this Location  Moderator Rating The moderator rating is a neutral rating of the content quality, photography, and coolness of this location. This location has not yet been rated by a moderator.  Validation This location's validation is current. It was last validated by tribeachpunk on 1/27/2011 9:19 PM.  Latest Changes on Jan 27 11 at 21:19, tribeachpunk validated this location on Jan 27 11 at 21:19, tribeachpunk changed the following: Web Links on Aug 2 10 at 21:00, tribeachpunk validated this location on Aug 2 10 at 21:00, tribeachpunk updated gallery HRMits trip 09 on Aug 2 10 at 20:59, tribeachpunk updated gallery 2008 Trip(Oldies) on Aug 2 10 at 20:24, Uber_Soldat updated gallery picture n514948264_59453_5617.jpg on Aug 2 10 at 20:24, Uber_Soldat updated gallery picture n514948264_59449_4574.jpg on Aug 2 10 at 20:24, Uber_Soldat updated gallery picture n514948264_59448_4329.jpg on Aug 2 10 at 20:24, Uber_Soldat updated gallery picture n514948264_59447_4074.jpg on Aug 2 10 at 20:23, Uber_Soldat updated gallery picture n514948264_59446_3829.jpg  Forum Threads about this Location  Who's been looking? 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