Upcoming Events
Be a witness to history! Join the Friends of Fort George and Parks Canada for special events that celebrate the history of Niagara. New events are listed frequently throughout the year, so be sure to check back often. You can also stay up to date about events by joining us on Facebook and Twitter.
For more information about any of these events, please contact us.
War of 1812 Officers' Day
May 18, 2024
Fort George is filled with pomp and circumstance as War of 1812 re-enactors show what life was like in Upper Canada for the "upper class". Beautiful uniforms and décor will adorn the Officers' Quarters with demonstrations happening throughout the day.
For more information, please email Parks Canada at niagaraont@pc.gc.ca.
Special Event at Fort Mississauga
May 24, 2024
Join us May 24, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, for a special evening of history and merriment at Fort Mississauga. We are excited to welcome you to visit inside the tower to get a first-hand look at the restoration work that Parks Canada has undertaken over recent years. Additionally, special stations will be set up to highlight the history of the site. We hope you will join us for a glass of wine, and history at this very special historic site.
Cost: tickets $50 per person, which includes a tour of the tower, as well as a commemorative wine glass, and a free glass of wine. A tax receipt will be available for the donation portion of the ticket.
Purchase tickets online at friendsoffortgeorge.square.site.
Fort George in the Great War
June 22-23, 2024
To commemorate the First World War, Parks Canada and re-enactors from all 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 the day.
For more information, please email Parks Canada at niagaraont@pc.gc.ca.
Celebrate Canada Day
July 1, 2024
Join the Friends of Fort George and Parks Canada as we celebrate Canada Day with lots of exciting programming!
In Simcoe Park, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club will be hosting family activities throughout the day. Starting at 11:00 am will be their annual BBQ lunch, with children's entertainment, antique cars, and live music featuring the Jack van Ginger Band, and the 30-piece Metropolitan Silver Band from Toronto. At 3:00 pm, the annual Cake Parade will be led by the 41st Regiment Fife and Drum Corps and will head down Queen Street into Simcoe Park, where the cake will be distributed to the public, free of charge. Willow Cakes and Pastries has generously donated the Canada Day cake for 2024, with the design a secret until the day of the event.
Fort George National Historic Site is open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm on July 1st, and it's free all day! Throughout the day, visitors to Fort George can tour the buildings, visit with costumed interpreters, enjoy a musket demonstration, and more.
There will be cold drinks and treats available from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm inside Fort George. Food services will be starting at 4:00 pm. Evening entertainment starts at 6:30 pm, with the kiddie militia and drill, followed by a presentation by the Fort George infantry, and Fife and Drum Corps. Funds raised by the sale of food by the Friends of Fort George will help to support student summer employment opportunities at Fort George and Brock's Monument.
On stage will be "The Howling Horns", an eight-piece horn band featuring music from blues to dance to classic rock.
The day's and evening's events are all free for the public with generous donations and support from the Department of Canadian Heritage, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara Falls Bridge Commission, Parks Canada, local businesses and individual supporters.
Jane Austen Tea Party: Mansfield Park
August 1, 2024
Join the Friends of Fort George for a social evening celebrating the 210th anniversary of Jane Austen's novel Mansfield Park! This Regency evening will take place at Navy Hall at 7:00 pm, and will include tea and treats, games and more!
Tickets available at friendsoffortgeorge.square.site.
Fife & Drum Muster & Soldiers' Field Day
August 17-18, 2024
Join us for the 25th anniversary of our annual Fife & Drum Muster and Soldiers & Field Day! Fife and drum corps and infantry units converge on Fort George National Historic Site, showcasing the military music and drills of the early 19th century. This weekend-long event has become an annual tradition at Fort George, and is packed with firing demonstrations, music, and entertainment.
For more information email Parks Canada at niagaraont@pc.gc.ca.
Napoleonic Weekend and Re-enactment
September 14-15, 2024
Europe comes to Canada as Napoleon's army descends on Fort George for a weekend of muskets and majesty. Napoleonic style French uniforms will adorn Fort George with demonstrations and battle re-enactments happening both days. Please join us for this unique event!
For more information email Parks Canada at niagaraont@pc.gc.ca.
Brock's Birthday Bash
October 6, 2024
Join us at Brock's Monument on October 6, as we celebrate the life of the hero of Upper Canada, Major General Sir Isaac Brock. This event will include special presentations highlighting the life of Brock, and birthday treats, which are being generously donated by one of our members.
Cost is $10 per person. Tickets available at friendsoffortgeorge.square.site.
Beefsteak Society Dinner
November 7, 2024
Join the Friends of Fort George and Parks Canada for our annual Beefsteak Society Dinner fundraiser, which will be fashioned after the popular Sublime Beefsteak Society of England. The dinner will take place at Navy Hall on November 7, and will include a steak dinner, live music, an auction, and great entertainment.
Tickets will be available early in the summer. Stay tuned for more details.
Top photo courtesy of Tony Chisholm.
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