Fort George is a National Historic site of Canada. The Fort was built in 1796 and reconstructed in 1930's. The site is currently interpreted in the British context of the era, with staff dressing as British soldiers. The Fort site is open year-round, but is only open on the Weekends from November to April. The Fort is located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, a town which features a number of other historic sites, theater, and shopping. Current admission prices can be found at: http://www.friendsoffortgeorge.ca/fort-george/index.html
Fort George served as the regional headquarters for the British army. Isaac Brock was stationed there prior to the Battle of Queenston Heights. Fort George saw a great deal of action in the War of 1812. It was initially captured in May 1813 by American forces, following the Battle of Queenston heights, and recaptured in December 1813 by the British. The fort saw no further action in the war, and was eventually abandoned and left to ruins, until its reconstruction in the 1930s.
Phone: | 905-468-6621 |
Email: | giftshop@friendsoffortgeorge.ca |
Website: | http://www.friendsoffortgeorge.ca |
May - October: Open daily, 10:00 am - 5:00pm
November: Open weekends, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
December - March: Open weekends, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
April: Open weekends, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
"The History of Fort George." Fort Mississauga | The Friends of Fort George, www.friendsoffortgeorge.ca/fort-george/history/index.html.