Summer Activity Schedule
July 2 – September 2, 2024
Open 7 days a week
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Guided Tours
Take a guided tour of Fort William led by one of its inhabitants. Available in English and French.
English Guided Tours
- 11 a.m., 2 p.m.
- Starts at the Tour Shelter
French Guided Tours
- 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m.
- Starts at the Tour Shelter
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
Paddle a Canoe
Explore the historic Kaministiquia River by canoe while voyageurs entertain you with songs and stories.
- Available Wednesdays through Sundays
- 10:45 to 11:20 a.m., 2:45 to 4:20 p.m.
- Voyageur Encampment
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
Arrival
Celebrate the arrival of travellers and traders to Fort William with a traditional salute from the Fort’s inhabitants.
- 2:30 p.m.
- Wharf
Skills of the Anishinaabe
Come experience how the Anishinaabe live in harmony with Nimaamaa Aki (Mother Earth). Learn about the transition and melding of different tools and technologies through trade.
- 2:30 to 4 p.m.
- Anishinaabe Encampment
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
Songs of the Fur Trade
Join Fort William’s inhabitants as they celebrate with singing and dancing in the Main Square.
- 4 to 4:30 p.m.
- Main Square
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.
- Activities are offered Monday through Sunday, unless otherwise noted.
- Activity schedules may change or be cancelled without notice.
The Cantine Restaurant
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.
QR Code Tour
You’ll find QR Codes posted outside many locations across the Historic Site. Scan them with your smartphone camera to access informative videos about the buildings. Available in English, French and Oji-Cree.