Press Releases
Fort William Historical Park is always making headlines for its exciting festivals, programs, and initiatives. Find out more about the Fort's recent achievements and other newsworthy happenings by browsing through our press release section. Articles and stories covering the highlights of the past year are arranged in chronological order for easy navigation.
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Fort William Historical Park
1350 King Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7K 1L7
2016
- FWHP GM Wins Tourism Champion of the Year Award
- Canada Day Celebrations at FWHP
- First Nations Culture at Anishnawbe Keeshigun
- Fort Fest Summer Concert
- The Cannons Roar! - Battle of Fort William
2014
- Canada Day Celebrations at FWHP
- Family Fun at FWHP's Spring on the Farm
- FWHP Hosts National Aboriginal Day
- FWHP Hosts Fan-Con!
- First Nations Culture Takes Centre Stage during Anishnawbe Keeshigun
2013
- Family Fun during FWHP's Voyageur Winter Carnival
- Anishnawbe Keeshigun at FWHP Highlights Native Culture
- Highlights from the Celtic Fair Festival at FWHP
- Over 200 Students Commemeorate the War of 1812 at FWHP
- FWHP's Farm Assists Local Food Bank
- Ringing in the New Year at FWHP
2012
- Family Fun at the Voyageur Winter Carnival
- FWHP Open for Business Starting with Spring Round-up and Zero Gravity Circus
- Canada Day Celebrations at FWHP
- Anishnawbe Keeshigun Native Festival Highlights Native Culture
- Plenty of Action during the Bicentennial Salute at FWHP
- Plenty of Fun during Celtic Fair at FWHP
2011
- FWHP's Voyageur Winter Carnival Features Plently of Seasonal Fun!eatures Plently of Seasonal Fun!
- Italian performers and Family Fun Hightlight Rendezvous with Italy
- FWHP Celebrates Canada Day
- FWHP Celebrates the Great Renvezvous
- Native Culture Takes Centre Stage during Anishnawbe Keeshigun at FWHP
- Family Fun at New Year's Eve Family Frolic at FWHP
2010
- Visitors Enjoyed Family Day Weekend at FWHP's Voyageur Winter Carnival
- Families Can Get Close-Up with New-Borns during Spring on the Farm
- FWHP Wins Innovator of the Year Award
- Great Canadian Rendezvous: Concerts, Camping & Family Fun
- FWHP Celebrates Canada Day
- FWHP Hosts a Celtic Knot Celebration
- FWHP Celebrates "Earth Day"
- Celebrate New Years at FWHP
2009
- Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Visits FWHP
- Mansbridge Headlines Writers Festival
- Chubby Checker a Hit at Retrofest
- FWHP Attendance Up
- ADM Helps FWHP Celebrate Canada Day
- Countryfest Features Ricky Skaggs, Overnight Camping
- FWHP Opens Canada Gateway Centre, Grand Marais MN
- FWHP Wins Westjet Award
- FWHP Hosts Regional Showcase
- FWHP Wins Aboriginal Youth Diversity Award
- Earth Day Celebrated
- FWHP Hosts Leadership Dialogue
- Tourism Minister Smith Visits FWHP
- FWHP Joins LU Thunderwolves for Sponsor Nite
2008
- Voyageurs and Métis Nation Join Forces for Christmas Parade
- FWHP’s Innovative New Website Goes Live
- Wall-to-wall Turn-Out for OPS United Way Pasta Lunch at Fort William Historical Park
- Car Rally Fundraiser for Cancer Research
- Search and Rescue Team "Drops" by the Fort's Amphitheatre
- Plenty of Smoke and Fire During "Battle" of Fort William
- Fort William Historical Park Wins Westjet Award
- Fort William Historical Park Bounces Back from Flooding by Hosting Back-to-Back Community Events
- Fort William Historical Park Hosts First Ever Regional Showcase Ontario
- Thunder Bay Public Servants Surpass United Way Goal
- The New Secretary of Cabinet Visits FWHP
- The New Deputy Minister Visits FWHP
2007
- Pasta Party at FWHP was Huge Success
- Canadian Antiques Roadshow
- OTMP Karoke Contest Inspires Fort William's Singing Fur Traders
- NAN and FWHP Kick Off First Nation Culture and Music Festival
- Rock the Fort Wins Discovery Award
- The McGuinty Government to Provide Flood Rehabilitation Support to FWHP
- NAN & FWHP Launch Summer Festival Anishnawbe Keeshigun
- Antiques Roadshow Pulls in at Fort William Historical Park
- FWHP Wins Ambassador Award
- Voyageur Winter Carnival
2003