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Fort George in the Great War

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Location(s): Fort George National Historic Site
Cost: A special event rate applies: Adults: $19, Seniors: $17, 17 and under: $5.75
Wheelchair Accessible

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

To commemorate the First World War, Parks Canada and re-enactors from across North America will bring Fort George National Historic Site back to its Camp Niagara roots with displays and demonstrations honouring those who fought in the “war to end all wars”. Demonstrations happening throughout day!

For more information please email niagaraont@pc.gc.ca.

Schedule of events

Saturday

  • 10 a.m. First World War Infantry Drill.
  • 10:30 a.m. War of 1812 Musket Demonstration.
  • 11 a.m. Military Medical Fashion Show.
  • 11:30 a.m. War of 1812 Musket Demonstration.
  • 12 p.m. Featured Talk.
  • 12:30 p.m. War of 1812 Musket Demonstration.
  • 1 p.m. First World War Tactical and Medical Demonstration. 
  • 1:30 p.m. War of 1812 Musket Demonstration.
  • 2 p.m. Featured Talk. 
  • 2:30 p.m. War of 1812 Musket Demonstration.
  • 3 p.m. First World War Tactical and Medical Demonstration. 
  • 3:30 p.m. War of 1812 Musket Demonstration.
  • 4 p.m. Featured Talk. 
  • 4:30 p.m. War of 1812 Musket Demonstration. 

Sunday

  • 10:30 a.m. War of 1812 Musket Demonstration.
  • 11 a.m. Memorial Service. 
  • 11:30 a.m. War of 1812 Musket Demonstration.
  • 12 p.m. Featured Talk.
  • 12:30 p.m. War of 1812 Musket Demonstration.
  • 1 p.m. First World War Tactical and Medical Demonstration. 
  • 1:30 p.m. War of 1812 Musket Demonstration.
  • 2 p.m. Featured Talk. 
  • 2:30 p.m. War of 1812 Musket Demonstration.
  • 3 p.m. First World War Tactical and Medical Demonstration. 
  • 3:30 p.m. War of 1812 Musket Demonstration.
  • 4 p.m. Final Parade. 
  • 4:30 p.m. War of 1812 Musket Demonstration. 

Please note, some demonstrations are weather permitting and the schedule is subject to change.

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