Haunted Fort Night

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Haunted Fort Night

October 2023

  • Thursdays – October 5, 12, 19, 26
  • Fridays – October 6, 13, 20, 27
  • Saturdays – October 7, 14, 21, 28

Tours start at 7:30 p.m. nightly

Tickets go on sale Friday, September 8, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. via online ticketing only

Haunted Fort Night 2023: Mother of all Madness
It seems that not all legends are lost to time. Sometimes legends are biding their time lurking in the shadows. To survive the encroaching darkness, you must evade the people of Williams Town who have been driven insane by the dark whispers coming from the shadows, all while confronting your own inner most demons. Only time will tell if you have the strength to stop a legend from becoming a reality once again.

Admission

  • Individual Tickets: $20 per person (HST included)
    • Tours will include up to 15 people
    • Individual ticket tour times:
      • 7:30 p.m.
      • 8 p.m.
      • 8:30 p.m.
      • 9 p.m.
      • 9:30 p.m.
      • 10 p.m.
  • Private Tour: $300 per tour (HST included)
    • Includes all 15 tickets for a single time slot.
    • Private tour times:
      • 7:45 p.m.
      • 8:15 p.m.
      • 8:45 p.m.
      • 9:15 p.m.
      • 9:45 p.m.

Haunted Fort Night is recommended for people ages 12+

Haunted Fort Night uses strobe lights, loud noises, fog machines, tight spaces, uneven flooring, and in some situations, visitors may experience total darkness. Please be advised that these special effects may not be suitable for people who suffer from heart conditions, high blood pressure, asthma, seizures, light sensitivity, claustrophobia, women who are pregnant, and/or people with any other health conditions. If you have concerns, please check with your healthcare provider prior to purchasing tickets.

Tickets

  • All ticket sales will be made via online ticketing.
  • Tickets are contactless and physical tickets will not be issued. There will be no ticket pick-up at the Visitor Centre.

Tours

Tours can accommodate up to 15 people. Tours last approximately one (1) hour with no intermission or restroom breaks. Washrooms are available prior to and after you tour in the Visitor Centre. Please prepare accordingly.

  • Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour time
  • Late arrivals cannot be accommodated or rescheduled
  • Late arrivals will not be allowed to join a tour already in progress
  • Tours will leave at their scheduled times to accommodate all tour groups
  • This event is a go in all weather conditions; there are no rain dates
  • There will be no refunds or exchanges

Getting Here

  • Car – Fort William Historical Park is located at 1350 King Road, Thunder Bay. Click here to get directions to the Park. Parking is free.
  • Bikes – Cyclists are welcome; bike racks are available.

What to Bring

  • Weather appropriate clothing. This is an all-weather event and takes place indoors and outdoors.

Food & Beverage

  • Food and beverage services will not be offered
  • Outside food and beverages are not allowed

Dare to scare? Volunteer at Haunted Fort Night!

Help make Fort William Historical Park the most terrifying place in Thunder Bay this October by volunteering at Haunted Fort Night! All costumes, makeup and training will be provided. For more information about volunteering at Haunted Fort Night email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or call (807) 473-2319.

Frightful Rules

• All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable
• No late arrivals will be accepted or rescheduled
• Use of cellphones or flashlights are not permitted during the tour; remember it’s supposed to be dark and scary
• Drugs, alcohol and smoking are not allowed; you’ll want to have your wits about you
• Pets are not allowed at this program; Haunted Fort Night is not pet friendly, it is dark, scary, has loud noises and flashing lights

 

Festivals and Events

 

Canada Day

July 1, 2024
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Remember, learn and engage this Canada Day at Fort William Historical Park. Explore the Anishinaabe Encampment and Fort William for a day filled with family-friendly activities to learn about and celebrate our nation’s diverse heritage. More details coming soon.

The Great Rendezvous

July 12-14, 2024
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hundreds of re-enactors from across North America converge to re-create the annual summer gathering held at Fort William over 200 years ago when it was the inland headquarters of the North West Company! The historic re-enactment will include artisan workshops and demonstrations, contests, a grand canoe arrival, and more! More details coming soon.

Registration is now open for people wishing to participate in the historic re-enactment. Registration is free and includes a period campsite on the historic site. The deadline to register is June 28, 2024. Download the Registration Package and Participant Waiver Form.

Perseids Meteor Shower

August 13, 2024
10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
$15 per person, Children 5 and under are free

Join us at the David Thompson Astronomical Observatory to watch the Perseids Meteor Shower. More details coming soon.

Anishinaabe Keeshigun

August 17-18, 2024
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Celebrate First Nations culture at Fort William Historical Park! Join us for a free weekend filled with entertainment, hands-on activities and demonstrations that highlight Anishinaabe culture, traditions, language, and technology. This year’s event will also include a Pow Wow highlighting regional dancers and drum groups and a community feast on Saturday open to all visitors. More details coming soon.

Celtic Day

August 25, 2024
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fort William Historical Park invites everyone to join us for a Celtic celebration of culture, music, dance, hands-on activities, and great food! Featuring local pipe and drum bands, Highland dancers, and more. More details coming soon.

FWHP 50th Anniversary

 50th AnniversaryCelebrate Fort William Historical Park's 50th Anniversary in 2023!

Throughout 2023 we'll be hosting a variety of programs and activities for this landmark event. Stay tuned for more details.

Subscribe to our e-newsletter for information about all our programs and services, including our 50th Anniversary.

Great Rendezvous Celebration • July 8-16, 2023

Enjoy a variety of exciting programs and activities that celebrate the people who helped build Fort William Historical Park and its fur trade history, culminating in a weekend re-enactment.

  • July 8-9: Celtic Days - Celebrate Fort William’s Scottish history and the broader Celtic culture.
  • July 10: Northern Nature - Explore Pointe de Meuron, fur trade natural history and up into the cosmos!
  • July 11: Farm & Food - Discover heritage farming and foodways and their ongoing significance.
  • July 12: Art & Music - A celebration of historic Fort William's art scene alongside Thunder Bay's contemporary art scene.
  • July 13-16: Great Rendezvous Historic Re-enactment - Rendezvous is a re-creation of the annual summer gathering held at Fort William over 200 years ago when it was the inland headquarters of the North West Company, which, at the time was the world's largest fur trading enterprise with posts stretching across North America. During Rendezvous, French-Canadian voyageurs, Scottish businessmen, Indigenous Peoples, and other from various places around the world would gather at Fort William to discuss business, share news and renew friendships.

    The historic re-enactment will include daily workshops, contests, arrival, and more! Stay tuned for our daily event schedule. Historic re-enactor camping will be available July 13-17, 2023. Registration package now available! The deadline to register is June 23, 2023. Registration is free this year.

 

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