Fort George National Historic Site of Canada
Fort George National Historic Site of Canada
Fort George National Historic Site of Canada
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Shane B
Brisbane Region, Australia59 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Family
If you are visiting NotL make sure you spend some time visiting Fort George. This is a great faithful reconstruction of the original site complete with some original artefacts. There are heaps of staff on site, in period costume, who are very knowledgeable and eager to answer your questions. Having no knowledge of the history of the area, I walked away with a good understanding of the history around the 1812 war. Make sure you time your visit for the musket demonstration - this is well worth seeing. The person demonstrating one of the weapons had some difficulty with the firing mechanism highlighting the issues with this type of weapon - the commentary was hilarious and had us all laughing.
Written October 8, 2023
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RobRoy47
Paw Paw, WV215 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Friends
I’m from the States, and visited Fort George with a Canadian friend, thus both sides of the battle were represented. It is of course all reconstructed, as the original was leveled by American Naval Artillery. The reconstruction and exhibits represent both sides of the conflict. The docents are very knowledgeable, and one gave a demonstration of loading a brown bess. I was fascinated with how similar the barracks were to when I was first in the Navy. Some things don’t change. While 75, my inner 9-year-old came out. This would be a great place to take a family.
Written October 4, 2023
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Fiona M
Huntly, UK210 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Couples
Interesting piece of Canadian history. Nice to wander around and read the boards. There is a small giftshop, but it lacks a cafe. It would be nice to be able to sit down with a coffee.
Written September 10, 2023
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Selena S
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Aug. 2023 • Family
We learned so much. And being from the USA, it was an interesting learning experience. We watched the musket rifle firing and listened to the history of the war. My husband is a history guy so this place was perfect!
We spent longer than I thought we would!
We spent longer than I thought we would!
Written August 30, 2023
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AmarilisVos
Jabbeke, Belgium2,318 contributions
Jul. 2023
We visited the fort on Canada Day. The visit was free on Canada Day and so was parking. We were given an explanation and demonstration of the difference between a musket and a rifle. It was very well done and afterwards you could ask questions. The information boards in the rooms that were open were in English and French.
Written August 18, 2023
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AngelaMB12
Hanover, PA230 contributions
Jun. 2023
My family enjoys history and National Parks, so we decided to visit and we are happy we did. As American's, it was neat to visit a Canadian national park. All the staff was nice and knowledgeable and the park is very well maintained. The space is self guided, with various demonstrations and info sessions at various times and locations within the fort. We enjoyed the musket demonstration.
Written June 28, 2023
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Mike S
Gettysburg, PA164 contributions
Jun. 2023
Must see to understand the War of 1812. Staff is incredable in working with the visitors. Make sure you visit all of the buildings.
Written June 24, 2023
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L Hul
Dampier Peninsula, Australia10 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
You have to be in this history thing going into this place after paying parking expensive. You pay too much for views you can get for free in youtube as I say if you are into this history thing visit sur but others no
Written June 11, 2023
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Clark
Wake, VA18 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Family
A gem everyone should see. This is the Canadian Williamsburg complete with reenactors and a kids program.
As an American, we don’t spend much time on the War of 1812, nor have I ever been viewed in history as the opponent.
They do an amazing job making everyone feel welcome and could have stayed much longer,
As an American, we don’t spend much time on the War of 1812, nor have I ever been viewed in history as the opponent.
They do an amazing job making everyone feel welcome and could have stayed much longer,
Written June 7, 2023
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TFabgirl
San Diego, CA118 contributions
Jun. 2022
We wanted to check this out but there is a fee. So just took some pictures up front and then decided to head to the falls.
Written February 15, 2023
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MarshKeepers
Saint Williams, Canada12 contributions
How much time do I need to see the fort?
Robert W
Park Ridge, IL3,121 contributions
Your entrance fee helps pay for all the costumed performers (the "living history"). The ones I saw were all well-prepared and entertaining. If you spend just two hours - you will only briefly hear some of them. The fort is pretty big too and has good displays. It takes a while just to walk around. You are right by Lake Ontario and the mouth of the Niagara river which provide excellent scenery. I think I would plan on four hours - although it obviously can be done in much less.
dmul010647
Bayonne, NJ
What is admission cost?
NetBri
Ontario, Canada51 contributions
For 2018 I believe the rate is
$11.70 for adults and free for children to age 17
edie19
Red Deer, Canada
Is it worth the drive from Niagra Falls if it's going to be dark soon and we don't have much time?
Julie G
Cave Creek, AZ21 contributions
My answer may be too late, but this year (2017) is Canada's 150th birthday so many of their parks are free entrance. We didn't pay an entrance fee, just $6 Canadian to park. It's not that far to drive from Niagara Falls. I think you could enjoy it a bit. I'm just not sure how late the people at the site are there doing re-enactments.
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