Upcoming Events
Canada Day Celebration
July 1, 2026 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.– Free Event
Remember, learn and engage this Canada Day at Fort William Historical Park. Explore the Anishinaabe Encampment and Fort William for a day filled with music, dancing and family-friendly activities to learn about and celebrate our nation’s diverse heritage.
The Great Rendezvous
July 10, 11 and 12, 2026 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
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 demonstrations, contests, and a grand canoe arrival.
Interested in being a re-enactor during the Great Rendezvous historical re-enactment?
Completed applications are due on Sunday, July 5, 2026, by 4 p.m. There is no cost to be a re-enactor.
Celtic Day
July 19, 2026 – 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 and Highland dancers.
Anishinaabe Keeshigun
August 22, 2026 – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Free event
August 23, 2026 – 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.
Interested in being a dancer, craft vendor, or hosting an information booth?
Use the corresponding button below to learn more and complete the Application Form. If you require a different application format, please contact us. Registration for drum groups is day of. The first three registered drum groups at the event will receive an honorarium.
Dancers
Applications will be accepted in advance and during the event. All dancers who register and attend the pow wow will receive an honorarium.
Craft Vendors
Completed applications are due Monday, August 17, 2026, by 9 a.m. There is no cost to be a craft vendor.
Information Booths
Completed applications are due Monday, August 17, 2026, by 9 a.m. There is no cost to host an information booth.
Taste of Fort William
September 6, 2026 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Explore history through multicultural fur trade era cuisine, cooking methods and tools, alongside iconic contemporary Thunder Bay foods.