Description:
The fort played a central role in the War of 1812: It was headquarters for the British Army's Centre Division. The division was comprised of British regulars, local militia, Runchey's corps of former slaves, and aboriginal forces. The fort was destroyed by American artillery fire in May 1813. After the war it was partially rebuilt, but it was abandoned in 1828 and not reconstructed until the 1930s. You can view the guardroom (with its hard plank beds), the officers' quarters, the enlisted men's quarters, and the sentry posts. The self-guided tour includes interpretive films. Those who believe in ghosts take note: The fort is one of Ontario's favorite "haunted" sites (ghost-hunting tours are available throughout the summer and in October).
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Ask a local about Fort George National Historic Site
Ask Niagara On The Lake Locals about Fort George National Historic Site
Awards:
Frommer's
- Recommended 2010
- Details
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 905/468-6614
Address:
- Niagara Pkwy
- Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Hours:
- Apr 1-Oct 31 daily 10am-5pm (open on weekends during the rest of the year)
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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