Fort Wellington 2012 Season
A new Visitor Centre for Fort Wellington National Historic Site will be under construction over the course of the 2011 operating season. The fort, however, will be open as usual with casual and guided interpretation available in the historic site, period demonstrations and activities.
Hours of Operation: May 21 – September 30, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, seven days a week.
For more information on cost, please consult our fees page or contact Fort Wellington National Historic Site of Canada at (613) 925-2896.
Special Events 2012
Grand Opening of Visitor’s Centre & 1812 Garrison Weekend
May 19-21 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fort Wellington will be garrisoned by 1812 re-enactment units for the weekend! Stop in for a first-hand glimpse of a soldier’s life during the War of 1812. You never know, you may get recruited! Join in the unveiling of a new Visitor’s Centre, complete with an 1812-era gunboat!
Regular Admission
Re-enactors and Units or Groups can register online on the Canadian Fencibles' website.
Doors Open Ontario
May 26 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Spend your day in historic Prescott! Share the stories of Fort Wellington through interactions with presenters in period costume. Discover exhibits in the historic Blockhouse!
Free Admission
Prescott Harbour Days
June 18 – Noon to 4:00 pm
A time to celebrate community and Prescott’s location on the St. Lawrence River! The cannon will be fired at noon and Guided Tours of the fort will be offered every half hour throughout the day.
Regular Admission
Canada Day Celebration
July 1 – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Discover and celebrate why you are Canadian at Fort Wellington with a traditional cannon firing and loads of family fun. Join in children’s activities, historic demonstrations and refreshments.
Free admission
Heritage Day Camp
July 2- 6 or August 20-24 Children aged 7-12 can explore history through these week-long camps. Participants are required to provide and wear a period costume.
Call to register: (613) 925-2896
Program Fee
Fort Kids
July 10 to August 14 – Tuesdays 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
Enlist as a British soldier! In this one-day program children experience life as it was at Fort Wellington in the 1840s. Special children’s activities: period crafts, games and cooking.
Call to register: (613) 925-2896
Program Fee
Guided Tours of Fort Wellington
July and August – Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 pm
Be escorted on a journey back in time with a soldier or his wife who will share exciting tales and tastes of the fort’s past. Explore the fort’s history and features during an engaging 1½ hour tour with a guide in historic costume. The tour concludes with period summer refreshments served within the walls of the fort.
Regular Admission
Prescott Loyalist Days Military Pageant
August (TBD)
Take a trip through Prescott's military past! A family event featuring activities, re-enactments, and events.
Regular Admission