Located in the Bay of Fundy, Campobello Island was targeted by the Fenians in April 1866. Led by John O'Mahony, around 700 Fenians met in Maine to plan their attack.

What did the Fenians do in Canada?

They launched a series of armed raids into Canadian territory between 1866 and 1871. The movement was primarily based in the United States, but it had a significant presence in Canada. Fenians were members of a mid-19th century movement to secure Ireland's independence from Britain.

Why did the Fenians raid Canada?

Fenian raids, series of abortive armed incursions conducted by the Fenians, an Irish-nationalist secret society, from the United States into British Canada in the late 19th century. The unrealized aim of the quixotic raids was to conquer Canada and exchange it with Great Britain for Irish independence.