Fort BeausejourOutdoor Escape Game & Treasure Hunt

Unusual things to do in Fort Beausejour

For an unusual activity in Fort Beauséjour, dive into its tumultuous history with our outdoor escape game. This isn't just a visit; it's a total immersion where you become the heroes of a captivating story. Imagine deciphering hidden codes within the ancient stones of Fort Beauséjour – Fort Cumberland, or following clues along paths once trodden by French and British soldiers. It's an original outing that combines heritage discovery, puzzle-solving, and the joy of team exploration. A unique way to grasp the strategic importance of the Isthmus of Chignecto and feel the soul of this border fortress, off the beaten path.

Things to do in Fort Beausejour with kids

What to do with family in Fort Beauséjour? Our outdoor escape game is the ideal activity for families with children and teens. Designed to stimulate everyone's curiosity, it transforms a visit to Fort Beauséjour – Fort Cumberland into a real adventure. Younger children, from 8 years old when accompanied, will love searching for clues scattered around the site, while teens and adults will fully engage in solving historical puzzles. It's a fun way to learn about New Brunswick's history, develop teamwork, and share laughs. A memorable outing where every family member, from the youngest to the oldest, will find their role and enjoyment.

Fort Beausejour for couples

Discovering Fort Beauséjour as a couple means treating yourselves to a romantic and intriguing break. Away from the hustle and bustle, the winding paths of Fort Beauséjour – Fort Cumberland invite hand-in-hand strolls, offering breathtaking views of the Acadian landscapes and the Bay of Fundy. Our outdoor escape game offers an original way to share a special moment: solve puzzles together, decode the secrets of this fortress, and create your own memories at the heart of history. It's an experience that strengthens bonds, where every clue found and every mystery solved becomes a small shared victory. An intimate immersion in heritage, for a couple's outing that's out of the ordinary.

What to do in Fort Beausejour when it rains

Even in rainy weather, what to do in Fort Beauséjour? No worries, our outdoor escape game is designed to minimize weather inconveniences. Although the site is outdoors, the path of our game cleverly leads you through the few covered passages and more sheltered areas of Fort Beauséjour – Fort Cumberland. Honestly, about 80% of the game experience can be enjoyed under arcades or structures offering some shelter. This allows you to continue your treasure hunt and solve puzzles without the weather spoiling your historical adventure. Still, bring an umbrella for short transitions!

The history of Fort Beausejour

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Fort Beauséjour's original palisade walls

What happened to the original wooden palisade walls of Fort Beauséjour when the British took over? When the British improved the fortifications after capturing the fort in 1755, they buried the original wooden palisade walls in massive earthworks. This preserved the bottom meter or so of the posts, which were later uncovered during archaeological excavations.

Commander Louis Du Pont Duchambon de Vergor's leadership

The French commander of Fort Beauséjour in 1754, Louis Du Pont Duchambon de Vergor, received some rather unusual advice from a superior. Louis Du Pont Duchambon de Vergor was known to be 'avaricious in the extreme.' François Bigot, a colonial administrator, reportedly advised him: 'Profit, my dear Vergor, by your opportunity [at Beauséjour]; trim, – cut – you have the power – in order that you may soon join me in France and purchase an estate near me.'

The Visitor Centre/Museum building

The distinctive architecture of the Fort Beauséjour museum building has a surprising inspiration for a Canadian historic site. The Visitor Centre/Museum, constructed in 1936, is designed in a simplified Chateauesque style, influenced by French vernacular architecture. It features a steeply pitched copper roof, gables, dormers, and flared eaves, making it a prominent structure on the hilltop.

Fort Lawrence Hill

Before Fort Beauséjour was even built, another fort stood nearby, marking a clear line in the sand between two colonial powers. Fort Lawrence was constructed by the British in 1750, a year before the French began building Fort Beauséjour. It was strategically positioned on the opposite side of the Missaguash River, which served as a frontier between English and French imperial forces.

Shell crater in the parade ground

During the 1755 siege, a direct hit on a supposedly bomb-proof shelter played a crucial role in the fort's surrender. The French commander, Louis Du Pont Duchambon de Vergor, capitulated after a two-week siege in June 1755, partly due to a direct hit on a "bombproof" shelter within the fort. This event likely contributed to the decision to surrender.

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