Fort Petrie Military Museum
Glace Bay & Area
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About
On site of World War II fortification. 2-storey underground bunker with ammunition storage rooms and machine shops; Battery Observation Post with 3-level tower; breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour and Cape Breton Highlands. WWI & WWII artifacts; restored gun emplacements, with gun watch and artillery stores offering WWII displays. WWI gun emplacements still visible. Guided tours available.
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Guided Tours Parking Available Walk-ins Welcome Washrooms Available Wheelchair Accessible
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