Fort William Historical Park

Historical site Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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What to expect

Fort William Historical Park is a living history site that showcases what life was like in 1816. The park features a reconstruction of the Fort William fur trade post, with 42 buildings, a reconstructed Ojibwa village, and a small farm. Visitors can explore the site and learn about the history of the fur trade, the North West Company, and the cultures of the Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous newcomers. The park offers guided tours, hands-on activities, and special events, including the Great Rendezvous, a recreation of the annual summer gathering held at Fort William over 200 years ago. Families can also enjoy camping at the park's campground, which has plenty of room for RVs, trailers, and tents. Additionally, the park offers educational programs and activities for children, making it a great place to visit with family

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Canada from August 22 to 27, 2022

Canada from August 22 to 27, 2022
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Fort William Historical Park. It's an ancient trading post dating back to the fur trade. It was known for hosting one of the country's largest Rendez-Vous

Highlights: The kids enjoyed learning about the fur trade era. We saw where up to 2000 people used to gather. We could imagine the bustling activity of the Rendez-Vous, with traders, voyageurs, and indigenous peoples all interacting ✨