Niagara-on-the-Lake - Fort George National Historic Site

 
Fort George dates from the end of the 18th C and was erected here to protect the area against attack by the Americans in their revolt against the British. The Commander at that time was Major General Isaac Brock. During the skirmishing of the War of 1812/1813 the fort fell into the hands of the Americans who took it under fire from the lake. Abandoned in 1820, the fort was declared a National Historic Park in 1969 and has since been lovingly restored, with visitors flocking here every year to learn more about the history of the area.

Must-see attractions nearby:
At the height of the tourist season there are enactments of the military drills, firing practice and cookhouse activities of the early 19th C.

Fort George National Historic Site is located just outside the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Address: Fort George National Historic Site, 26 Queen Street, Box 787, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S1J0, Canada
Phone: 1 (905) 468-4257, Fax: 1 (905) 468-4638
Hours:
April 1 to April 30: 10am-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
May 1 to October 31: 10am-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
November 1 to November 30: 10am-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Guides: Guided tour available as optional extra.

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An old wooden structure at the Fort George National Historic Site in Niagara-on-the-Lake.An old wooden structure at the Fort George National Historic Site in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
An old cart and barrels at the Fort George National Historic Site in Niagara-on-the-Lake.An old cart and barrels at the Fort George National Historic Site in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
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