Friends of Fort George
Gift Shop
Open weekends in April, daily from May to November,
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 visit the Contact Us page.

Inventory:
Here, you can view Gift Shop Books, Giftware, and Souvenirs.

2012 Book List [PDF]
2012 Gift Items [PDF]

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, pottery, and music.

Not only do we carry 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 is available including the site's own production "Now We Are Met" which showcases 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, Jacob's ladder, bilboquet, whirling tops, finger puppets, dolls and much more.

TOP 10 BOOKS of 2011

1. The War of 1812: The War that Both Sides Won (W.Turner)

2. Astonishing General (W.Turner)

3. The Battle of Fort George (E.Cruikshank)

4. Pease Porridge (Old Fort Niagara)

5. A Very Brilliant Affair (R. Malcomson)

6. The Civil War of 1812 (A. Taylor)

7. War of 1812 (C.Benn)

8. The Invasion of Canada (Ron Dale)

9. The Incredible War of 1812 (Hitsman)

10. Niagara on the Lake (R.Dale)