June
Bicentennial of the War of 1812 Grand Opening
Friday to Monday, June 15 - 18
War has been declared! Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. Events happening all weekend at Fort George and throughout the town of Niagara on the lake.
More information to follow.
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July
Canada Day
Sunday, July 1st
Join us for Canada's birthday celebration. Activities at Fort George throughout the day and into the evening. Music, food, fireworks, musket and cannon firings!
FREE ADMISSION to Fort George.
Firework display festivies on Canada Day
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The Navy of 1812: Sailors on the Lakes
Saturday & Sunday July 14 & 15
Naval encampment on the grounds of Navy Hall and Fort George, with 5 tall ships (4 Brigantines and a schooner-1812 Squadron) and 22 longboats with 200 naval re-enactors.
Plans call for a Longboat Processional Row Saturday morning July 14, an Assault landing exercise on Saturday afternoon at Queens Royal Park, an evening tactical inside Fort George plus many other activities happening throughout the day.
For Re-enactor information and Unit/Group registration, contact Peter Martin at 905-468-6618 or email Peter.Martin@pc.gc.ca .
Re-enactment of a major Battle fought during the War of 1812
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August
Fife & Drum Muster and Soldiers' Field Day
Saturday & Sunday August 18 & 19
Come celebrate the bicentennial at Fort George. This weekend-long event is a pageant of military music by Fife and Drum corps from the United States and Canada as well as a competition of 1812 drill teams from Fort George, Fort Malden, Fort York and Fort Erie – a collection of the premier 1812 military sites in Ontario.
During this 14th year of the annual Muster and Field Day event, the 41st Regiment Fife and Drum corps will also be celebrating their 25th anniversary at Fort George. Come and experience the sights and sounds of the military garrison during the bicentennial of the War of 1812.
Fife and Drum Muster
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October
The Battle of Queenston Heights
Saturday & Sunday October 13 & 14
Join us as hundreds of re-enactors from the United States and Canada will be faithfully re-enacting this famous battle that helped form the Nation of Canada.
More information to follow.
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Do you need more information?
For further information on our special events, regular programs, or year-round educational programs:
- Call (905) 468-6614
- Fax (905) 468-6619, or
- Email us
For information on the Friends of Fort George, call (905) 468-6621.