• Carleton Martello Tower in Saint John, New Brunswick, is one of the nine surviving Martello Towers in Canada.
  • Although no bus route services Carleton Martello Tower directly, the Harbour Bridge route (#15A, #15B) stops within a short walking distance of the site.
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  • Construction on Carleton Martello Tower started in 1813, but the tower’s completion didn’t occur until spring 1815, after the war’s conclusion.
  • Constructed between 1813 and 1815 amidst the tensions of the War of 1812, Carleton Martello Tower was designed to deter naval attacks from the United States.
  • Today, the Carleton Martello Tower site offers visitors a glimpse into the past with its restored powder magazine and barracks room.
  • Perched high on a rocky cliff overlooking Saint John, the British-built Carleton Martello Tower dates from the War of 1812 and played a pivotal role in conflicts...
  • Carleton Martello Tower is one of the oldest buildings in the city and has been designated as a National Historic Site of Canada since 1930.
  • Carleton Martello Tower is a national historic site of Canada built by the British during the war of 1812-1814 for the defence of Saint John.
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