Friends of Fort George
Gift Shop
Open weekends in April, daily from May to October,
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Friends of Fort George is a not-for-profit cooperating association, working in partnership with Parks Canada for the protection, preservation, development and interpretation of the past military significance and the historical resources of Fort George. Friends' programmes include the sponsorship of a summer employment programme for students, funded through the sales in our on-site book/gift shop.

For more information contact The Friends of Fort George:
tel: 905-468-6621
fax: 905-468-7681
or use Contact Us
to send an e-mail

Inventory:

List of available
Gift Shop Books, Giftware, and Souvenirs

Located at the Visitors' Reception Centre is a unique shop that focuses on the military and social history of the early 19th century. Over 500 book titles are carried on subjects including The War of 1812, native history, children's interests, clothing and costume, cooking, gardening and music.

  Not only do we carry film, postcards and souvenirs but also available are silverware, tinware, brassware and ironware along with a fine selection of pottery and chinaware, reflecting the life styles of the early 1800's. An excellent selection of classical, military and tavern music including the site's own productions of "Now We Are Met" and "The 41st Regiment Fifes and Drums at Fort George"w that offer music selections, popular in 1812. Make your own music with a fife, tin whistle or jaw harp – with fingering charts and selected songs to help you master the instrument.
  For the children or grandchildren, an excellent selection of books and hand toys including ball and cup, bilboquet, whirling tops, clay marbles, costumed teddy bears, dolls and much more.