Winter Solstice Celebration

Great Hall a glow with candles

December 21, 2025

5 p.m. Symposium

6 p.m. Dinner

Experience the warmth of Fort William and glow of the Great Hall as we come together to celebrate the season by sharing good company, music and a seasonally inspired dinner, thoughtfully curated by The Chanterelle.

Reservations required. No refunds. Dinner is a set menu; dietary requests cannot be accommodated.

Dinner Menu

Canapés

Lamb Croquette

Chicken Jus, Garlic Aioli and Mint Oil

Pumpkin and Farmer's Cheese Phyllo

Brown Butter and Bacon

Mushroom Crostini

Brown Butter Hollandaise and Fresh Goat Cheese

Mulled Wine and Cider

Cider is non-alcoholic

Main Entrées

Corn and Ham Hock Soup

Puffed Wild Rice, Roasted Corn, Potato and Warm Stone Bread

Beets and Candied Salmon

Clotted Cream, Brussels Sprouts and Apple Cider Vinegar Gastrique

Braised Beef Short Ribs

with Red Wine Jus

Roasted Pearl Onions, Goat Cheese and Roasted Squash Polenta, Roasted Carrots and Roasted King Oyster Mushrooms

Dessert

Spiced Apple Galette with Warm Custard

Tea and Coffee

Beverages

Cash Bar

Cash and Credit Card accepted

Information

Guests will arrive at the Visitor Centre and enjoy mulled wine or cider, and a canapé, before being shuttled to the Fort William historic site. Guests will walk to the Cantine to enjoy live music and canapés. During the Symposium, guests are welcome to walk around the beautifully lit historic site. Guests will then head to the Great Hall to enjoy the main dinner event.

Tickets

$125 per ticket +HST

Reservations required. No refunds.

Tickets sales close December 14, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Dinner

Dinner is a set menu; dietary requests cannot be accommodated.

What to Bring

Weather-appropriate clothing: Guests will be walking outdoors for short periods of time and can explore the historic site during the Symposium.

Cash: There are no ATMs available.

Getting Here

Car: Fort William Historical Park is located at 1350 King Road, Thunder Bay. Parking is free.

Thunder Bay Transit: Fort William Historical Park is accessible by the 4 Neebing bus route. Please visit the City of Thunder Bay Transit website for specific bus route information.