Fort Carleton Commemorative Site

The Fort Carleton Commemorative Site is designated a Local Historic Place in recognition of the military history of Grand Falls.

The first Governor of New Brunswick, Thomas Carleton, established a military post in 1791 in what is now Grand Falls. That post, which bore his name, served to protect the mail route between Halifax and Quebec City. The existence of the fort also affirmed the province’s ownership of the area against American claims. The fort was integral in the early development of Grand Falls and was the first step in creating a local militia. The location of the monument reflects the original location of the fort and some vestiges of the original military post exist in adjacent historic buildings. The plaque was installed by the Town of Grand-Falls in 1991.