Fort William Historical Park

Fort William Historical Park is one of Canada's largest living history museums, located in Thunder Bay, Ontario. It offers visitors a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience life as it was in the early 19th century. The park is a reconstruction of the original Fort William, a key fur trade post established by the North West Company in 1803. Spread over 225 acres, the park features over 40 historical buildings, interactive exhibits, and costumed interpreters who bring the past to life.

The park highlights the importance of Indigenous peoples in the fur trade, with a dedicated area showcasing their culture, traditions, and contributions. Costumed interpreters demonstrate daily activities such as blacksmithing, carpentry, cooking, and fur trading, providing an immersive experience of life in the early 1800s.

Visitotsl learn about the lives of the voyageurs - the French-Canadian fur traders who paddled canoes across vast distances to transport goods. Also explore the heritage farm and gardens, which feature crops and livestock typical of the era.

The park is wheelchair accessible, with accessible pathways and facilities.

• Hours: Open seasonally (typically May to October), with varying hours. Check the official website for current schedules.
• Admission: Fees vary for adults, seniors, students, and families. Group rates and annual passes are also available.