Fort Point, also known as Admiral's Point, is a point of land situated on the western shore to the entrance of Trinity Harbour ,Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, Canada. The area was the site a fort which was located on the tip of the peninsula.

Trinity with its excellent harbour and close proximity to the fishing grounds was often the target of French raids which required protection. The peninsula that jutted out into the natural harbour provided an ideal location for such a fort. It was the site of three military installations with the first in 1744 that housed fourteen twenty four pounder cannons facing the inner harbour with another four six pounders towards Salvage Head

On July 17, 1762 the fort was surrendered to French commander Captain Chevailer de Boisgelin who destroyed the buildings and most of the ordnance.

The second installation was in 1812 as protection against raids by American privateers. The third and final installation was in 1820 when it was commanded by Captain J.T. Nicolas of HMS Egeria.

The fortification was eventually abandoned and a lighthouse was erected on the site in 1871.

Hours Open: Open air site

Time Period Represented: 18th and 19th Century

Seasons Open: Year Round

Visitor Fees: no fee

Part of the trip to the lighthouse is over a dirt road, so take your style of vehicle into consideration.

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