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Fort William
Campground

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!

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September 22 – May 15, 2026

Open Monday through Friday

Guided tours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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.
  • 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 tour times: 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.
Note: We will be closed to the public April 18, April 21, April 24 (morning only), April 29 (afternoon), April 30, and May 2, 2025.
  • 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.

May 17 – June 30, 2025

Open 7 days a week
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Take a guided tour of Fort William led by one of its inhabitants.
Last admission is at 4 p.m. Guided tours last approximately 1.5 hours. Visitors are able to further explore Fort William after their tour.
English tour times: 10:15 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 4 p.m.
French tour times: 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
  • Adults $16
  • Seniors (60+) $14
  • Students (13+ with student ID) $14
  • Youth (6 to 12) $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.

July 2 – September 1, 2025

Open 7 days a week
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Discover Fort William on your own and enjoy a variety of scheduled activities taking place throughout the day. Last admission is at 4 p.m.
Daily Summer Activities Schedule
  • Adults $18
  • Seniors (60+) $16
  • Students (13+ with student ID) $16
  • Youth (6 to 12) $14
  • 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.

September 2 – 21, 2025

Open 7 days a week
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Take a guided tour of Fort William led by one of its inhabitants.
Last admission is at 4 p.m. Guided tours last approximately 1.5 hours. Self-guided tours are not available at this time.

English tour times: 10:15 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 4 p.m.
French tour times: 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Free admission: Fort William Historical Park will be offering free admission on September 21, 2025, for Culture Days.

  • Adults $16
  • Seniors (60+) $14
  • Students (13+ with student ID) $14
  • Youth (6 to 12) $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

Per person

$ 20 plus HST
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The season pass provides you with year-round admission to the Fort William historic site and admission to the following Fort William Historical Park events: The Great Rendezvous, Halloween Hoot, New Year’s Eve Family Frolic, and Voyageur Winter Carnival. Admission to Canada Day, Anishinaabe Keeshigun and Celtic Day is free for all visitors. Season pass holders also receive at 10% discount at the Trading Post Gift Shop, located in the Visitor Centre. The season pass does not include admission to the David Thompson Astronomical Observatory, the Heritage Dinner Series, campground, and third-party events.

Campground

Open for the season: May 16 – October 13, 2025

Open for the season: May 16 – October 13, 2025
Reservations for the 2025 summer season open February 2025​

The campground is open Victoria Day Weekend through Thanksgiving Weekend each year. We offer both 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