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Things to Do - History
Niagara's fascinating history and rich, cultural heritage is the foundation for many interesting discoveries today. Niagara's historical past will keep a history buff captivated. The War of 1812 was a turning point in Niagara's history, when the fledgling United States army fought British Loyalists for the new lands that would become Canada. Niagara's historic sites, battlefields, museums and military re-creations are a memorable journey into the past.
From Fort Erie, south of Niagara Falls, to Niagara-on-the-Lake, north of Niagara Falls, you can visit the past, carefully restored and recreated. At Fort Erie, authentically dressed guides in 1812 period costume re-create life in this former British garrison. Fort Erie was also an entry point for freedom-seeking black slaves escaping persecution in the U.S. The point of entry into Canada from Buffalo, across the Niagara River, was known as "The Crossing" and the start of the Freedom Trail, part of the Underground Railroad. |
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This categorized alphabetical member listing begins with a random start point.
- Old Fort Niagara
- P.O. Box 169 Youngstown NY 14174-0169
- Phone: 716 745-7611
- Amenities: Old Fort NIagara features a new Visitor Center with museum exhibits, an orientation video, a Museum Shop, and large public washrooms. During the warmer months, the fortress itself also has a Trading Post and snack bar.
Parking in the Old Fort Niagara lot is free. Ample motorcoach parking is available.
Old Fort Niagara is partially wheelchair accessible: the ground floors of the 18th century buildings are accessible but the upper floors can be reached only by stairs. The Visitor Center is fully accessible.
- Willoughby Historical Museum
- 9935 Niagara Parkway Niagara Falls ON L2E 6S6
- Phone: 905 295-4036
- Chippawa Battlefield
- Niagara River Parkway Niagara Falls ON
- Phone: 905 371-0254
- Fort George
- P.O. Box 787, 26 Queen Street Niagara on the Lake ON L0S 1J0
- Phone: 905 468-4257
- Laura Secord Homestead
- 29 Queenston Street Queenston ON
- Toll-Free: 1-877-642-7275
- Lundy's Lane Historical Museum
- 5810 Ferry Street Niagara Falls ON L2G 1S9
- Phone: 905 358-5082
- Mackenzie Heritage Printery & Newspaper Museum
- Niagara Parkway Niagara on the Lake ON L0S 1J0
- Toll-Free: 1-877-642-7275
- McFarland House
- Niagara Parkway Niagara on the Lake ON L0S 1J0
- Toll-Free: 1-877-642-7275
- Old Fort Erie
- Fort Erie ON
- Phone: 905 871-0540
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