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Hours & Admission

Fort William

Travel back in time to 1815 and discover Fort William. This is the inland headquarters of the North West Company, the world’s largest fur trading enterprise with posts stretching across North America. This is a place where cultures meet, and relationships are forged between Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous newcomers. Come experience this unique place and time in history through the eyes of peoples past who lived and worked around Fort William!

September 23, 2024 – January 3, 2025

Open Monday through Friday

Take a guided tour of Fort William led by one of its inhabitants. 
Guided tours last approximately 1.5 hours. Self-guided tours are not available at this time.
 
English Tours: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
French Tours: By reservation
To book a French tour, contact us a minimum of 24-hours in advance by email or by calling (807) 473-2344. Tours will be confirmed based on guide availability.
 
Closed: November 11, December 24-26 and January 1
  • General Admission $13
  • Children 5 & Under Free
  • Indigenous Persons Free
  • Military Personnel & Veterans (with CFOne card or VSC ) Free
  • Support Person (with PAL Card) Free

The Personal Attendant for Leisure (PAL) Card is an identification card, which is issued to a person who has a disability. It allows the support person to enter a Thunder Bay recreation facility for free. A support person can be a friend, family member or a paid worker.

March 1 – May 16, 2025

Open Monday through Friday

Take a guided tour of Fort William led by one of its inhabitants.
Guided tours last approximately 1.5 hours. Self-guided tours are not available at this time.
 
English Tours: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
French Tours: By reservation
To book a French tour, contact us a minimum of 24-hours in advance by email or by calling (807) 473-2344. Tours will be confirmed based on guide availability.
  • General Admission $13
  • Children 5 & Under Free
  • Indigenous Persons Free
  • Military Personnel & Veterans (with CFOne card or VSC ) Free
  • Support Person (with PAL Card) Free

The Personal Attendant for Leisure (PAL) Card is an identification card, which is issued to a person who has a disability. It allows the support person to enter a Thunder Bay recreation facility for free. A support person can be a friend, family member or a paid worker.

Season Pass

Adult

$ 50 per person
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Family

$ 90 per 4 persons
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The Season Pass provides you with year-round admission to the Fort William historic site. Season passes are valid from January 1 through December 31 each year. The Season Pass includes admission to the following Fort William Historical Park events: Canada Day, The Great Rendezvous, New Year’s Eve Family Frolic, and Voyageur Winter Carnival. Admission to Anishinaabe Keeshigun and Celtic Day are free for all visitors.  The Season Pass does not include admission to the David Thompson Astronomical Observatory, the campground, or third-party events.

Campground

The campground is open Victoria Day Weekend through Thanksgiving Weekend each year. We offer serviced and non-serviced sites.

Non-Serviced Site

$ 25 per night*
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Serviced Site

$ 40 per night*
  • 20/30/50-amp outlets
  • Fresh water connection
*Plus HST