This Island Was Off Limits For Generations | Georges Island

This Island Was Off Limits For Generations | Georges Island | Halifax Nova Scotia【4K】

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Georges Island, named after King George II is a glacial drumlin within Halifax harbour Nova Scotia, Canada.
The Island was first armed with a seven-gun smooth bore battery of cannons in 1750.
Its role was to protect the settlement of Halifax from a sea attack.
During these early years there were large numbers of Acadians imprisoned during the Acadian Expulsion (1755-1763).
During the American Revolution, the islands defences were updated and renewed.
Prince Edward built a fort on Georges Island in 1798. He named it Fort Charlotte after his mother Queen Charlotte.
The need to update Halifax's defenses became a priority during the American Civil War with concern of the conflict expanding.
Fort Charlotte was also reconstructed as part of these updates.
Built was a south facing upper battery with Eight 9-inch rifled muzzle loading guns and 4 heavy 10-inch rmls in the underground lower battery.
The centre of the island became a maze of underground magazines and tunnels to service the batteries.
During the 1870s the island became the site of the Submarine Mining Establishment, where they would manufacture and deploy mines to create defensive minefields within Halifax harbour.
In 1902 quick fire guns replaced three of the upper batteries rifled muzzle loading guns for defense against fast torpedo boats.
During WWI the defenses included an anti-submarine net that stretched to shore from both sides of the island.
During WWII an anti-aircraft unit was stationed here and they were the last soldiers to serve on the island.
The first people to live in the area were the The Mi'kmaq and they opposed the establishment of Halifax in 1749. They believe the British had broken their treaty obligations.
Hostilities ended with the Peace and Friendship Treaties of 1760-61.
The island was made a National Historic Site in 1965.
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02:02 Ferry Ride to the Island
04:06 Arriving on the Island
04:19 Exploring Georges Island
09:59 Exploring Fort Charlotte
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@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Here is another great spot we explored in Halifax. Off limits until very recently it is such a great place to learn about some of the history around Halifax. As you can tell by now from some of the places I have shown around Halifax, that it was very important to Britain and North America and was heavily defended through many generations. Halifax is a must for any history buff. Take care everyone!

@CbassPlaysGames Жыл бұрын

Awesome video but be VERY careful flying any drones in the area.... you are in Navy Waters anywhere in the harbour and drone usage without prior permission can result in heavy fines!!!

@scaleyardmarine Жыл бұрын

Where can I see part 2 or link

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

@@CbassPlaysGames Of course that is why I did not fly a drone there. Aerial images are satellite.

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

@@scaleyardmarine Part 2 is the Fort Charlotte video.

@johnrossbowness8245 Жыл бұрын

I grew up hearing stories about my great grandfather looking for pirate treasure on the island

@johnrossbowness8245 Жыл бұрын

My great grandfather used to look for pirate treasure on the island he was the last person living on deadmans island and is the person who told the story to CBC and they made a movie about it

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Very interesting thanks for sharing!

@TomJones-wi4nh Жыл бұрын

Well done! It's always fun to hear someone deep dive into a piece of history that I've passed by a million times, but never visited. There have been tours and concerts in the Before Times which I was always too lazy to check out, but now I have to really check it off my To Do list.

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was a fun day out there with the family. I enjoy learning all of this history. Definitely recommend.

@jenwood2964 Жыл бұрын

I have lived in Nova Scotia for 10years and never had a chance to go since it reopened. Thank you for this.

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

It was a fun day with the family. It was great! Thanks and take care!

@CoastalBird Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your tour on this historical Island! It makes wonder how all of this still so well preserved. Such a great location overlooking Halifax city view.

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! It is great to see places like this preserved. The views were incredible.

@CowboyJojosAdventures Жыл бұрын

A huge historical island with much history. Great to see that some of the buildings are still intact. Some amazing events certainly took place in this area. Love the lighthouse. Great to hear the tour guide in uniform talk about the trenches. Thank you for a great tour Wade. ❤👍🏽🙏🏽

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

It was a great place to learn about an important part of Halifax history. Glad you enjoyed and take care!

@mikestaihr5183 Жыл бұрын

Leave it to the Canadians to trust their citizens enough to use thin rope to protect the off-limit areas. In the US you'd have to have electrified chain link fence and razor wire to keep them out... LOL

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Haha for the most part people listen and respect the off limit areas but even here in Canada some will cross.

@Jeff-fc3tw Жыл бұрын

A beta Cuck Canadian bashing America? (Yawn) So typical 🥱

@mikestaihr5183 Жыл бұрын

@@Jeff-fc3tw Are you referring to me or the other replier to my post? If you are referring to me you are way off base. I'm straight up an American citizen and am free to bash my country all I want......It's in the Constitution and it's called Freedom, buddy...... LOL

@philipdagley9547 Жыл бұрын

Another great piece of Nova Scotia History. Living here I have never been to the Island as it has just been opened to the public. Very interesting place in the middle of Halifax Harbour. Waiting on the second half of this Video.

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! It was a fun day out and learned lots that I didn't know before.

@davidcarmedy9253 Жыл бұрын

I've just stumbled upon this channel. Absolutley superb content! I love the history behind each video. Can't believe your sub count isn't in the millions. Keep it up man and thanks for the content.

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you! I appreciate all subscribers and support and have had a lot recently. Thank you everyone!

@Ed-R Жыл бұрын

Hi Wade. Thank you for the History lesson on all the Military Posts around Halifax. I only knew about the Citadel. Someday I'll make to Nova Scotia. Keep up the Great Work and on to the next Adventure.

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Yes there are so many others besides the Citadel that were very important. I enjoyed taking a look at these lesser known ones. Thanks and take care!

@NBNatureTrailvan Жыл бұрын

Amazing place Wade. Love the views back over Halifax from the boat. Stunning!! And what am interesting place - some great info and learned a lot! Never heard of the Halifax explosion so have read up on that!! An incredible event!! What an interesting place - great to be able to visit there now - we have a couple of Fort George’s over here - one in Scotland. World War 1 was so dreadful - the trench raiding was such a waste of life along with the whole dreadful War. Crazy Thanks for sharing Wade. Very thought provoking film.

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

It was a very cool place to visit! Love these old forts and Halifax is a beautiful city. I plan on doing a little documentary or something on the Halifax Explosion since it was such a tragic event and huge part of the history there. Yes WWI was dreadful with the trench warfare. Thanks and have a wonderful day!

@wtgs7231 Жыл бұрын

Really well done! Thank-you for sharing. My Grandfather was in the Navy in the 1950s. He told us there are tunnels connecting Halifax to Georges & McNab island then the tunnel leads out to the Atlantic. My Grandfather was told that the Tunnels were here before the British came. And that the indigenous told the French the Tunnels were always there. They were said to be about 3 ft to 4 ft high. Went through all of the Citadel hill.

@thermanmendoza8839 Жыл бұрын

I heard the same

@chrissmith3509 Жыл бұрын

It's a common story.

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have heard of the stories of the tunnels under Halifax and joining the Islands. Fascinating to think about if true.

@HikeCamp Жыл бұрын

Excellent Wade! I look forward to the lower battery video.

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much I hope you are well!

@exploringthetributaries643 Жыл бұрын

Cool place with an interesting history, thanks for the tour!

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! It was very interesting to learn about!

@tinkerbell2807 Жыл бұрын

I used to live in Halifax and always wanted to explore the island. I just did with your video! Thanks!

@disinfinity Жыл бұрын

So interesting to learn about the history here. You did a fantastic job of highlighting all the details and showing the sites.

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@maxdexpeditions Жыл бұрын

This was an excellent film, Wade. I love the history and the aerial view of the island. I like how you can get there by your own boat. It looks like a nice area to do a kayak and learn about history ❤️

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! It is a very cool island. Really enjoyed our time. It is very nice that anyone can dock up to explore and Halifax is such a beautiful city with great views.

@EasyHikes4810 Жыл бұрын

A fantastic historic site with so much information and interesting anecdotes 👍. Really enjoyable and considering I never heard of the place, it was great listening to all the info and learning about Georges Island. Thanks Wade for another wonderful video! have a great day!

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Many thanks! A lot of people from the area probably don't know about this history on this tiny island. It is great it is now open and people can learn about it! Thank you!

@LadyStrzygaPenitentialCell Жыл бұрын

This is another lovely tour, my dear friend. Great to see the old building and the history behind. Have a nice day. 🦇 🎥❤👍🏻

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Thanks for visiting! I love this old history and these forts. Have a nice day!

@TheCuriousCelt Жыл бұрын

Great wee tour bud. 👍 See you on the next one. 👍🍀

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy! I hope all is well with you.

@LeRoi715 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a history lesson from Halifax. Good to educate yourself more. Greetings from Toronto!

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was an interesting visit!

@BogartsBlues Жыл бұрын

Cool to get a video recommend of the city of live in! I've been to McNabb's Island in the harbor before but not George's since its re-opening. Thanks for this video! Its nice to see the other island :^)

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

When I get back next for a visit I want to explore McNabb's Island next. Thanks and take care!

@DavesEpicPhoneShots Жыл бұрын

Awesome grand tour and interesting history👍

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@TheBasedCanadian Жыл бұрын

I live beside Citadel Hill and I take all of these cool historical places for granted

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Yes sometimes we overlook the things in our own backyard. Worth checking out!

@MikeOnline001 Жыл бұрын

I was surprised to see my name beside several photos on the signs of the underground works. I'm happy they credited me. :)

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Oh some of those are yours? Very cool.

@CCWhoami 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@newfoundlandscenery3568 Жыл бұрын

A lot of history...and you got good documentation for it!

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Yes I love all this history. Fascinating to me.

@PhuocNguyenCanada Жыл бұрын

I'm really loving your video

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@Barnyz Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. The island looks very interesting and it's good to see so much of it preserved. It's also a nice place to view the city waterfront. Have a great weekend cheers from barnyz 👍👍👍

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Many thanks! I really enjoy these historic places and love these old forts. Have a great day!

@scaleyardmarine Жыл бұрын

Proud to say I’m only 5 minutes away and go to see it from the boardwalk my adventure will start next summer there

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Nice! It was a great visit. Lots of history to learn about.

@jimconnelly816 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for this informative video! Good to see Canadian forces bases and defensive places.

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Love these places.

@lindadagley8650 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful ,its nice they opened this up,and we live right here in ns and have not been there yet,hopefully someday soon

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

It was a very interesting place to visit and learn about!

@painchaud2000 Жыл бұрын

Pretty cool! I saw that from Halifax and would 've never known!

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Yea it is worth the trip over to check it out!

@StanligFilms Жыл бұрын

good shots of the island!

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@abandoned-mines-novascotia Жыл бұрын

Great to see Georges Island featured on here. We got out there about 4 years ago by canoe. While the island was still "wild". We could see the beginnings of the work being done to eventually make the island public. But beyond that, little was touched. Will always feel privileged to have seen it before it became a public site, since today it's all done up with signage and limited/controlled access. We had 'full access' to everything, raw, unrepaired, and unbarricaded. With the help of flashlights, you could go EVERYWHERE in all the tunnels and underground batteries... Not to mention the ability to roam the fields and enter any structure that was there. I'd say today's "public/tourist" access you get in 2022 is only half of what is out there. It's a reasonable compromise I suppose, as they don't want hundreds of people a day tromping everywhere. I think the next mission for public restoration is McNabs Island... Have been out there (3) times in the last 25 years. Hasn't changed much. Still lots of "raw untouched" exploration, for those who want to get out there on their own terms. A cornucopia of old forts, hidden underground bunkers, gun batteries, tunnels, etc.

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Yes, I would have loved to have visited Georges Island before public for sure to explore at my own pace and access more spots. When I lived in NS, I wasn't into exploring places like this, and now that I am, I don't live there now, haha. Mcnabbs is at the top of my list for possibly next time I visit family maybe in 2023. Make a short trip home again. I just need to get ahold of someone to get me out there and drop me off for the day. Looks like there is lots left to check out there.

@abandoned-mines-novascotia Жыл бұрын

@@ExploringwithWade PS: Thank you for your Anyox series. Watched every second of it - in 4K too :) The closest I'll ever come to being there... but now I feel like I actually explored it myself. Good job. I wish the east coast had better abandoned mine prospects. Our sites are tiny compared to BC and Alberta.

@alaingadbois2276 Жыл бұрын

Great place to visit! Glad it is now open to the public.

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed it! Was a fun day out with the family.

@NaomisAdventures Жыл бұрын

Good video

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit!

@monkchips Жыл бұрын

Before we had the kids I used to explore. You act as my 3rd party. Great videos. 🇬🇧

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. I love getting out there and traveling. Lots of fun.

@GaryCameron Жыл бұрын

I've been to the citadel at least two times, but never heard of this. Very interesting!

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Yea it was quite an interesting place! Lots of history around Halifax.

@amandacheverie6554 Жыл бұрын

Have you ever thought of trying to explore one of the tunnels that are under the city? I would love to see a video on those.

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

The tunnels under Halifax stories are fascinating. Some people say there are some for sure that go from the Island to the Citadel Hill and others say it is just myth. There are most likely some sort of tunnels under the city somewhere though. I haven't looked into it but it would be cool to know more about them.

@moniquelevering6558 7 ай бұрын

What a beautiful place

@harbourdogNL Жыл бұрын

Would be worth also checking out Lawlor's Island and Devils Island off the mouth of the harbour.

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

There is so much more around Halifax I would love to check out.

@acadianbb Жыл бұрын

Vive l'acadie

@martkbanjoboy8853 Жыл бұрын

Another point if someone buys a ticket to a special event on George's Island, make darn sure they have enough porta potties or consider bringing your own hassock toilet. I have heard some night mare stories about these special events out there in the Summer.

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Might be something good to bring up and send a message to Parks Canada.

@Less1leg2 Жыл бұрын

why our heritage sites go to waste always confounds me as a Canadian.

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Yes so many do but am glad some like these are preserved for people to visit. It always goes back to not enough funding. So many don't care about these sites until they are gone.

@Khusrav96 3 ай бұрын

McNabs Island next?

@terrancebrown87 Жыл бұрын

Still blows my mind. You don’t see anything except a hill from the shore.

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

It was a very fascinating place to check out!

@kenziecarter9458 Жыл бұрын

Holy shit its my home city in a youtube video

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

It was an interesting place to check out!

@freeaudiojungle4407 Жыл бұрын

incredible how lacking in any depth the two lines given to the Mi'kmaq we're. "They believe the British had broken their treaty obligations" is such a gross simplification, you shouldn't have even mentioned them in the first place. however, great footage again and a very interesting film about Georges Island. Thanks for providing this resource for others outside of Canada to see.

@edgeofinsanity Жыл бұрын

I’ve always wanted to go on a ferry! Every time I’ve tried it’s never worked out. A small dream I have is to see whales! I usually like just wondering off and exploring on my own away from groups but it would very interesting to sit all listen to the history there

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Oh yes I love just wandering off too but I don't mind these types of sites and learning also. Lots of history I didn't know much about. Have a good one!

@rayogrady4349 Жыл бұрын

I am a former haligonian. We take our history a hertage very seriously.

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

I grew up not far and lived in Halifax for 5 years. Love it there and the heritage.

@anasqai Жыл бұрын

How many years is it?

@anasqai Жыл бұрын

Funny if make like submarine scope cool also.

@anasqai Жыл бұрын

Then binocular. Issit rly all guessed?

@anasqai Жыл бұрын

Wary Isle? Whats the real name? Just trying stuff maybe already the name and guess anyway. But not part of the proxy-human flood of voices of guesses.

@chrissmith3509 Жыл бұрын

I'm not so sure there were ever submarine nets off of George's. But certainly between the outer islands.

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

I read a few sources that mention nets between Georges Island and around pier 21 and for sure McNabs.

@chrissmith3509 Жыл бұрын

@@ExploringwithWadeInteresting.Thank you

@stanleyhenry2687 Жыл бұрын

What did more damage Halifax disaster , the Texas City disaster ?

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Both were pretty bad but I don't know much on the Texas one. For the Halifax Explosion, almost 2000 deaths and 9000 injured and a large portion of the city destroyed.

@stanleyhenry2687 Жыл бұрын

@@ExploringwithWade Here a KZfaq video #thehistoryguy #history #Texas 1947 Texas City Disaster . Halifax had the bigger Explosion

@MarkDrisch Жыл бұрын

one of the few provinces I might never see. The sense of lonely/nothingness is strong with Nova Scotia. I feel like I'd go out there and lose my sanity. This video certainly does a great job of reinforcing that sentiment. Good watch!

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

That is unfortunate and you are missing out on one of the most beautiful places in Canada. It is anything but lonely. Have never heard that before. Halifax is amazing.

@ebayerr Жыл бұрын

Why were Acadians detained and deported? Did any of the guns on the island fire on any enemy ships during it's history?

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Acadian expulsion during 7 years war between Britain and France. Acadians are descendents of the French. I don't believe Halifax was ever attacked. Halifax was so heavily defended.

@ebayerr Жыл бұрын

@@ExploringwithWade :Thanks

@dsxa918 Жыл бұрын

Basically, unrealistic disdain for where they came from. That said, they stood for something very different, or at least distinct, from what the British/English were doing. Without referencing the politics and relation to natives, the Acadians came to North America with the intention of not being part of what had been going on in Europe and that was not what the 'early globalists' were thinking.

@martkbanjoboy8853 Жыл бұрын

Sandwich Point Battery is verboten. It is used ocassionally as a weapons range, I don't think you can even get special permission to be there.

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Yes I am pretty sure that one is off limits for sure.

@julietteivano7384 Жыл бұрын

You are a good reader 📖,,""but what happened to the children 🧑‍🤝‍🧑were their what was the purpose of being there. from Melbourne Australia 🌏

@robertwfetech8691 Жыл бұрын

I been told there are a lot of snakes out there

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

Yes it is also referred to by some as snake island. There is a population of garter snakes I believe.

@martkbanjoboy8853 Жыл бұрын

I never pay much attention to Georges Island because it is some Parks Canada mossback's personal kingdom. The excuse to keep the unwashed out is that it is a fragile nature preserve - which is true enough. They lease it out for private concerts and the like. It reminds me of Kejimkujik Park. Not a place to enjoy yourself, a place to go to be 'educated.'

@ExploringwithWade Жыл бұрын

It was a fun day that the family and I enjoyed and to learn a bit about Halifax's history. Visited Keji many times when a kid. Great memories. Thanks for stopping by.

@martkbanjoboy8853 Жыл бұрын

@@ExploringwithWade re: Kedge - they have toned down the 'education of the unwashed' narrative. I guess whoever was running that retired some time ago. Every now and then I see one of these moldy fiberglass plaques from that era at various places in the park and smile to myself. They did a huge rethink of all that and realized they had to compete or perish in the aftermath of covide even with a huge government budget. This year even the legacy canteen with the 1967 styling was shut down. This is how hard Kedge was hit during the Plandemic.