Upcoming Events

Anishinaabe Keeshigun

August 16, 2025 – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
August 17, 2025 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Free event

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. A community feast will be held on Saturday and is open to all visitors.

Dancer registration now open

Dancer registrations will be accepted in advance and during the event. All dancers who register and attend the pow wow will receive an honorarium. If you require a different application format, please contact us.

All Pipe Bands Performance 34

Celtic Day

August 24, 2025 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Free event

Join us for a Celtic celebration of culture, music, dance, hands-on activities, and great food! Featuring local pipe and drum bands. 

Two Historic Interpreters doing historic crafts of weaving and sewing leather

Artisan Workshop Weekend

October 4-5, 2025 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Workshop pre-registration is required.

Learn a unique skill and craft lifelong memories. Work alongside one of Fort William Historical Park’s heritage artisans in a small group setting to create your very own 19th century inspired items. Registration and more details coming soon.

Participants must be 16 years of age or older. No previous experience in the artisan skills is necessary to participate in these workshops. All workshops include instruction, tools, and materials.

Hoot Owl

Halloween Hoot

October 18-19 and 25-26, 2025 – 12 to 4 p.m.

Join us for Halloween Hoot, a family-friendly event that transforms the historic site into a Halloween haven. Enjoy haunted houses, trick-or-treating, a costume parade, creepy crafts, and a spooky scavenger hunt. More details coming soon.