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Fort Malden National Historic Site

Plan to spend a few hours enjoying Fort Malden National Historic Site, located in the Town of Amherstburg, 30 minutes south of Windsor, Ontario. Learn about a fortification which helped forge a new nation out of the North American wilderness during the War of 1812 and the Upper Canada Rebellion of 1837-38. Watch a musket demonstration and walk the picturesque waterfront grounds before exploring the many restaurants, wineries, cafes, and waterfront views that Amherstburg has to offer.

Gift shop

Visit the gift shop to shop our great selection of products to remember your visits to Fort Malden National Historic Site.

Hours of operation

Daily hours of operation, and seasonal opening & closing dates at Fort Malden National Historic Site in Amherstburg.

Weddings

Fort Malden’s beautiful grounds, historic buildings, and serene river front offer a memorable venue to host your wedding in Amherstburg, Ontario.

Fees

Prices of admissions to Fort Malden National Historic Site in Amherstburg including: daily admissions, seasonal passes, and more.

Facilities and Services

Information on accessibility, parking, washrooms and services at Fort Malden.

Visitor guide

Download the Fort Malden visitor guide brochure in English, French, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Italian, Persian, and Arabic.

Local attractions and tourism

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How to get here

Type	Location text	Location name	Address
2	Fort Malden National Historic Site	Fort Malden National Historic Site	<p>Fort Malden National Historic Site<br /> 100 Laird Avenue S<br /> Amherstburg ON N9V 1X5</p>

Location

Fort Malden National Historic Site
100 Laird Avenue S
Amherstburg ON N9V 1X5

Phone
519-736-5416

Email
fortmalden@pc.gc.ca

Directions

Access from Toronto via the 401

Take the 401 West towards London.
Enter next roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto County Rd-9.
County Rd-9 becomes County Rd-9/Howard Ave.
Turn right onto N Townline Rd/County Rd-8. Continue to follow N Townline Rd.
Turn left onto Malden Rd.
Turn left onto Front Rd N/ON-18/County Rd-20. Continue to follow ON-18/County Rd-20.
Turn right onto Elm Ave.
Turn left onto Laird Ave S.
100 LAIRD AVE S is on the right.

Access from Detroit via the Ambassador Bridge

Ambassador Bridge St becomes ON-3.
Turn right onto Malden Rd. Pass through 1 roundabout.
Turn left onto Front Rd N/ON-18/County Rd-20. Continue to follow ON-18/County Rd-20.
Turn right onto Maple Ave.
Turn right onto Laird Ave S.
100 LAIRD AVE S is on the left.

No Public Transit in Amherstburg.

Via Rail has regular train service to Windsor via London, Toronto and Niagara Falls. Some stations will require transfer.

Windsor International Airport, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport