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Fort George National Historic Site
Take part in a wide range of memorable experiences in this unique place in Canada! Fort George National Historic Site is located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. See our hours of operation, fees, and plan your visit today!
For more information, please call (905) 468-6614 or email niagaraont@pc.gc.ca.
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Speaker Series - Wacky, Weird and Wonderful: When Artifacts go Wild! Part 3
Culture and entertainment History
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMLocation(s): Fort George National Historic SiteCost: $15.75 (taxes included). This rate has been set by the Friends of Fort George.
Wheelchair Accessible
Dan Laroche – Manager, Fort George National Historic Site
Friday, February 6, 2026. 11:00 a.m. at Navy HallDan Laroche has been at Fort George since 1988 and has been Manager/Supervisor of Fort George for the past 20+ years. He has done years of research on Fort George and was one of the authors of the new publication “Fort George: A History”. Dan will once again highlight rare and unique artifacts from the collection at Parks Canada that all have something in common, in that they are not common at all. Mostly from the War of 1812, these artifacts will test your knowledge and imagination. Channel your inner “Antiques Roadshow” enthusiast to help answer that age old question: “What the heck is that?!?”
Tickets can be purchased on the Friends of Fort George online store.
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Speaker Series - From Ball Clubs to Blunderbusses: Weapons of the War of 1812
Culture and entertainment History
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMLocation(s): Fort George National Historic SiteCost: $15.75 (taxes included). This rate has been set by the Friends of Fort George.Wheelchair Accessible
Friday, February 13, 2026. 11:00 a.m. at Navy Hall
Peter Martin – Visitor Experience Product Development Officer and Special Events Coordinator, Parks Canada
Peter Martin brings over 30 years of experience working at historic War of 1812 sites and has presented on various topics throughout North America. Peter will showcase and discuss weapons of all shapes and sizes from the War of 1812. From the standard weapons that soldiers carried into battle to the more distinctive weapons carried by cavalry, navy, and First Nations, all will be on display. On the day before Valentine’s Day, nothing says I love you like a tickle from a feather spring.Tickets can be purchased on the Friends of Fort George online store.
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Speaker Series - Myths and Legends of The Battle of Queenston Heights
Culture and entertainment History
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMLocation(s): Fort George National Historic SiteCost: $15.75 (taxes included). This rate has been set by the Friends of Fort George.Wheelchair Accessible
Amanda Gamble – Executive Director, Friends of Fort George
Friday, February 20, 2026. 11:00 a.m. at Navy Hall
Amanda Gamble has worked for the Friends of Fort George since 2010, and has been the Executive Director sine 2015, overseeing the staff and interpretive programming at Brock’s Monument for 11 years. Amanda’s talk will take an in-depth look into the Battle of Queenston Heights and delve into some of the common myths and misconceptions that surround the infamous battle that are discussed regularly at Brock’s Monument.
Tickets can be purchased on the Friends of Fort George online store.
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Speaker Series - Queenston Heights: The Musical
Culture and entertainment History
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMLocation(s): Fort George National Historic SiteCost: $15.75 (taxes included). This rate has been set by the Friends of Fort George.Wheelchair Accessible
Peter Alexander – Historic Music Co-ordinator, Parks Canada
Gavin Watt – Military Animation Supervisor, Parks Canada
Friday February 27, 2026. 11:00 am at Navy Hall
Experience the Battle of Queenston Heights like never before, through music. Peter Alexander and Gavin Watt have been entertaining Niagara residents at Fort George since the 1980's. Together they have done over 70 years of research and performances of military music from the War of 1812. Peter and Gavin will take you through the battle of Queenston Heights by the music that was played throughout day. From the music that called the troops into action to the lament played at Brock’s funeral this unique and one-of-a-kind experience will both educate and entertain.
Tickets can be purchased on the Friends of Fort George online store.
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