The Cornwallis Campus
The Cornwallis Campus of the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre is located
in south western Nova Scotia, Canada’s east coast province.
Overlooking the ever-changing Annapolis Basin, the Cornwallis Campus
has a retreat-like environment that allows participants to relax
and focus on course activities.
Local Area
The area surrounding the Cornwallis Campus is part of the Annapolis
Valley of Nova Scotia, 2.5 hours drive south of the Halifax International
Airport. The nearest communities are Digby, Annapolis Royal and
Bear River.
This is one of the most historic regions of North America. Native
Mi’kmaq people have inhabited the area for many thousands
of years. The French explored the region at the beginning of the
seventeenth century and in 1605 established a fort, the Port-Royal
Habitation, near the present village of Annapolis Royal. This is
the earliest European settlement on the North American continent.
Today, the area is an internationally known tourist destination.
It is known for lush greenery and farmland, historic landmarks,
wonderful seafood, unique arts and crafts and friendly, welcoming
people.
For further information on the local area, please visit the following
websites:
http://www.annapolisroyal.com/
http://www.valleyweb.com/digby/
http://www.bearriver.netfirms.com/bearriver.html
http://www.whitepinepictures.com/seeds/parkscanada/
acadianspirit.html
http://www.halifaxinfo.com/
Directions
Directions from Halifax to the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre
Cornwallis Park, Clementsport Nova Scotia
From the Halifax International Airport:
- Take Highway 102 toward Halifax.
- Travel approximately 6.7 kms from the airport until you come
to a "Y" in the road.
- Stay to your right (Annapolis / Windsor). Continue for approximately
12 km.
- Take Exit 4B (Annapolis Royal / Windsor) Highway 101.
From Halifax:
- From Halifax, follow the signs that take you to Highway 101
West (Annapolis Royal / Windsor)
Then, on Highway 101:
- Drive approximately 2 (two) hours on Highway 101 West.
- Take EXIT 23 (Deep Brook / Cornwallis / Clementsport).
- Do NOT take Exit 23A.
- Turn right at the stop sign. The PPC is approximately 5 (five)
kilometres, in Cornwallis Park, on the left.
- Turn left at the main gate of Park. Follow the arrows to PPC.
- Turn right on Broadway (follow the arrows to PPC).
The Pearson Peacekeeping Centre is at the 4th road, indicated by
a large sign with a map of the campus.
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