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Summer Activity Schedule

Until September 2, 2024

Open 7 days a week
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Art of the Storyteller

Storytelling teaches important lessons and instills cultural values from generation to generation. Come enjoy fun and interesting stories from the Anishinaabe and voyageurs cultures. This program is offered in both English and French.

Storytelling in English

  • 2:45 p.m.
  • Main Square, by the Corn Stores

Storytelling in French

  • 11 a.m.
  • Main Square, by the Corn Stores

Axe Throwing

Try your hand at throwing a trade axe! Voyageurs and tradesmen spend their leisure time trying to best one another in this game of precision and skill.

  • 12 to 12:30 p.m.
  • Armourer’s Shop, Trades Square
  • Must be 13 years of age or older

Fire a Musket

Firearms are an important trade item in 1815. Learn the skills you’ll need to use a fur trade era musket to hunt for your food.

  • 3 to 3:30 p.m.
  • Armourer’s Shop, Trades Square
  • Must be 13 years of age or older

Artisan Bread

Smell the aroma of fresh baked bread, baked in our historic bake ovens. Swing by the Bakery and enjoy a sample today!

  • All day
  • Bakery

Farming Fun

Meet our friendly animals and farmers at the Farm. Consider lending a hand, there’s always chores to be done!

  • All day
  • Farm
  • Programs are offered in English, unless otherwise noted.
  • Activity schedules may change or be cancelled without notice.

The Cantine Restaurant

Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Cantine offers a variety of menu items such as stews, salads and sandwiches.

The Trading Post Gift Shop

Open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Stop by our gift shop, located in the Visitor Centre, to commemorate your visit to Fort William Historical Park.

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Little Fur Traders: Anishinaabe or Voyageur Theme

Put your imagination to work! Follow in the footsteps of French-Canadian voyageurs or Indigenous Peoples as they lived 200 years ago. Explore Fort William, join in the daily activities and leave with a small gift of either glass beads or hat feathers.

Curriculum Links:

  • Social Studies, History & Geography
  • The Arts

 

Grade Suitability: JK–4

Availability: September to October, May to June

Length: 1.5 hours

Cost (+HST): $6 per student

History at Your Fingertips

Examine sewing tools used by Indigenous Peoples before European contact. Barter for craft supplies at Fort William and create traditional crafts to take home. Craft choices include bead work, a dream catcher, a voyageur’s fire bag, a leather ball, and a small medicine bag.

Curriculum Links:

  • Health & Physical Education
  • Social Studies, History & Geography
  • The Arts

 

Grade Suitability: 3+

Availability: September to June

Length: 2 hours

Cost (+HST): $6 per student