Upcoming Events
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.
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, materials, and a historic-themed lunch.
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.
Geminids Meteor Shower
December 13, 2025 – 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Join us at the David Thompson Astronomical Observatory to watch the Geminids meteor shower, considered one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers. Enjoy outdoor night sky viewing and indoor activities, including learning more about space and discovering our meteorite collection. More details coming soon.
Winter Solstice Celebration
December 21, 2025
Reservations required
Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a catered dinner by The Chanterelle hosted in the Great Hall on the Fort William historic site. More details coming soon.
New Year's Eve Family Frolic
December 31, 2025 – 4 to 8 p.m.
Ring in the new year at Fort William Historical Park. Enjoy a candlelit evening of family-friendly activities, winter games and contests, live artisan demonstrations, live music, and fireworks! More details coming soon.
Robbie Burns Night
January 25, 2026
Reservations required
Celebrate the life of Scottish poet Robert Burns with a catered dinner by The Chanterelle hosted in the Great Hall on the Fort William historic site. More details coming soon.
French-Canadian Celebration
February 2026
Reservations required
Celebrate French-Canadian cuisine with a catered dinner by The Chanterelle hosted in the Great Hall on the Fort William historic site. More details coming soon.
Indigenous Night Sky Storytelling
February 5, 19 and 26, 2026 – 7 to 9 p.m.
Join us at the David Thompson Astronomical Observatory during the winter months when snow covers the land to hear stories from time immemorial about the night sky told by Indigenous storytellers. Activities will also include learning about the Anishinaabe star chart, outdoor night sky viewing, and discovering our meteorite collection and space exhibits. More details coming soon.
Voyageur Winter Carnvial
February 14 and 15, 2026 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Celebrate the world of winter sports and games with a magical blend of traditional carnival fun at Fort William Historical Park. Enjoy two days of indoor and outdoor activities, kid’s sliding hill, winter games and contests, live music, artisan demonstrations, farm animals, delicious food, and much more! More details coming soon.