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Living-history museum featuring a reconstructed circa-19th-century fur trading post with actors.
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Stayed an entire week just recently, and had a great time! Off season, so was super quiet. Peaceful, clean park with excellent washroom facilities. The WiFi was not reachable from our site, but who cares? That's not what matters when you're camping :) We didn't do much "on site" things as we were in the area for hiking, but it was a wonderful spot to set up a home base at. We will be returning for sure when we venture this way again.
I had a wonderful time here. The site is not only gorgeous with its lovely trails and natural setting, but the buildings are in great condition, and the historical interpreters (all dressed in period costumes) offered a lot of information. Though I live in Ottawa, I hope I get the chance to come back here some day.
This is a great spot in Thunder Bay for families with kids or anyone interested in learning about Indigenous culture. You can reach the fort from the main entrance either by a 10-minute walk on a paved path or by shuttle. I recommend taking the walk to enjoy the natural surroundings. Make sure you plan to spend at least 1.5 hours here as there’s plenty to see. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and the site offers an engaging experience into the lives of Native people.
Amazing immersive history of the fur trade! Our guide was great fun and we had a blast. We drove all the way from Missouri to have our vacation in Canada and I would recommend this stop to everyone who comes here!
$12 entry for almost everything, no parking fee. A very informative site with immersive experience. Staff are very knowledgeable about the history and culture, everyone is very friendly. Join the tour, you can learn about the history, ask questions and this will make your day special. I suggest you spend 3 hours to 5 hours in here, and FYI, this is close to the airport if you need to catch a flight after this.
The year is 1815 and as you walk through the park you feel transported back in time. Young actors in period costumes engage you and explain what life is like for them. It's the middle of the Great Rendezvous, when the fur trappers and the European traders bring their wares to Fort William, the inland headquarters of the North West Company, the world's largest fur trading enterprise. You see the quarters where the French Canadian Voyageurs were housed, and the quarters and banquet hall where the management of the company were treated to 12 course meals on fine China. Quite impressive! We all enjoyed our visit.
Wonderful experience. Had a blast at Fort William Historical Park. It felt like stepping back into the 1800s! The staff in period costumes were super friendly and the reenactments were fun. We did the guided tour at 2PM. Just in time for the 'arrival' enactment at 2:30PM everyone was immersed in their roles. We even got to try firing the muskets.
Lots of parking and clean washrooms. If you have the Attractions ON Passport Magazine and Coupon Book (we found at Terry Fox Monument) they have a 2 for 1 coupon for this place. Well worth it. Definitely check it out.
Lots of parking and clean washrooms. If you have the Attractions ON Passport Magazine and Coupon Book (we found at Terry Fox Monument) they have a 2 for 1 coupon for this place. Well worth it. Definitely check it out.
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