Title: Fort Shirley in Cabrits - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca

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# Fort Shirley Tours and Activities

![The 1774 Officer's Quarters at Fort Shirley, restored based on the original plans still housed at the National Archives at Kew, England!  The fort is now a public park open for all, and the Officer's Quarters can be rented for weddings, receptions, concerts and other events.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6099886/84f1dcb4-2090-4ef5-9ec8-222043919741.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![The 1774 Officer's Quarters at Fort Shirley, restored based on the original plans still housed at the National Archives at Kew, England!  The fort is now a public park open for all, and the Officer's Quarters can be rented for weddings, receptions, concerts and other events.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6099886/84f1dcb4-2090-4ef5-9ec8-222043919741.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![A recently restored battery demonstrates how Fort Shirley protected Prince Rupert Bay, the best anchorage on Dominica.  The bay itself has a long history.  In 1493 one of Columbus' ships entered the bay, and by 1535 the Spanish made it station along their official treasure ship route.

Check out the map to see how the fort sits on a volcanic headland, strategically overlooking the bay.  Construction of the fort began in 1765 after France ceded Dominica to the British at the Treaty of Paris.  The French won it back in 1778, only to cede it again five years later at the Treaty of Versailles.  At it's height the fort housed over 600 men, but in 1854 it was finally abandoned as the British and French made up.

Today the fort is a public park open for all to visit.  Pack and lunch and enjoy the view.
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## Visit Fort Shirley

Activities

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## Plan a trip to see Fort Shirley

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### Fort Young Hotel

CA $1,490

per person

Apr 24 - Apr 27

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Toronto (YTO) to Marigot (DOM)

8.8/10 Excellent! (785 reviews)

Fantastic hotel, hands down. The only reason I didnt give 5 stars, is they dont have a microwave for guests. If you have leftovers from dinner, you have to go back to the restaurant for them to reheat your food. My only recommendation is to have a microwave either at the bar or every other floor near the ice machines.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

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### The Champs

Picard

CA $2,416

per person

Mar 13 - Mar 20

found 10 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Toronto (YYZ) to Marigot (DOM)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (132 reviews)

Excellent staff that is very helpful!

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

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### Secret Bay

CA $4,942

per person

Apr 13 - Apr 18

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Toronto (YTO) to Marigot (DOM)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)

Given the ratings/reviews & my experience with similar caliber properties around the world, I was disappointed in certain things. The security guard at the front gate of the property was extremely rude. Didn't welcome us but asked what we were doing there. Our driver was very taken back by his behavior & said he's never seen anyone so rude at this establishment. Two days prior to arrival, I was sent an email form w/ one of the questions asking when we'd be arriving. I selected the noon-2pm option & we arrived at 12:30pm. We were told that we were going to have to wait until 3pm to be taken to our villa. Check in had been advertised as 3pm, so I'm not exactly sure why they even provided a noon-2pm option on the form - it was misleading & set wrong expectations. They took our luggage to the villa & told us we could utilize the pool or beach while we waited. Well, our bathing suits were in our luggage so they had to fetch our luggage so we could change into our bathing suits. 3pm rolls around and no word. We ask at the pool bar & someone comes to us at 3:15pm to let us know we would be picked up in about 15min. Having to wait until AFTER the advertised check in time when we had been waiting 3hrs was extremely irritating. Another disappointment was the lack of bathroom toiletries that would be default at other places of this cost. Blackout blinds on 3 walls of windows but not the 4th in the bedroom. The view, privacy, activities, & hostess were great.

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2023

### Popular places to visit

![The 1774 Officer's Quarters at Fort Shirley, restored based on the original plans still housed at the National Archives at Kew, England!  The fort is now a public park open for all, and the Officer's Quarters can be rented for weddings, receptions, concerts and other events.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6099886/84f1dcb4-2090-4ef5-9ec8-222043919741.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Cabrits National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Cabrits National Park, a lovely green space in Cabrits. 

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#### Mero Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Mero Beach during your travels in Mero? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. 

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#### Indian River

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Indian River during your travels in Portsmouth. Wander the beaches in this relaxing area. 

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#### Toucari Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Toucari Bay during your travels in Tanetane. 

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#### Coconut Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Coconut Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Portsmouth. 

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#### Morne Aux Diables

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Morne Aux Diables during your travels in Tanetane. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. 

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