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Fort William
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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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Canada Strong Pass

This summer, explore the culture, history, and experiences that make Canada unique with a visit to Fort William Historical Park.

From June 19 through September 7, 2026, children and youth aged 17 and under receive free admission, while young adults ages 18 to 24, receive 50% off admission fees.

Discounts are automatically applied to regular admission fees when tickets are purchased in person or online; no physical or digital pass required. 

More ways to explore Canada this summer, made possible by the Government of Canada.

July 2 – September 7, 2026

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 8 – 27, 2026

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.
Guided tours last approximately 1.5 hours. Self-guided tours are not available at this time. Last admission is at 4 p.m.

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 27, 2026, 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.

September 28, 2026 – May 14, 2027

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.

May 15 – June 30, 2027

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.
 Guided tours last approximately 1.5 hours. Visitors are able to further explore Fort William after their tour. Last admission is at 4 p.m.
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.

Canada Day Celebration

July 1, 2026 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Free Event

Remember, learn and engage this Canada Day at Fort William Historical Park. Explore the Anishinaabe Encampment and Fort William for a day filled with music, dancing and family-friendly activities to learn about and celebrate our nation’s diverse heritage.

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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. The season pass is valid for one year from the date of purchase.

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Campground

Open for the season: May 15 – October 12, 2026

Open for the season: May 15 – October 12, 2026
Reservations for the 2026 summer season are now open

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

Reserve Campsite

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

Visitor Code of Conduct

Fort William Historical Park is committed to providing a safe and respectful environment for all visitors, employees, volunteers, and contractors.

We value diversity and champion the human rights of all people. As an Attraction of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, we expect respectful dialogue and strive to treat each person with dignity and grace without violence, abuse, harassment, racism, discrimination, or inappropriate behaviour.

Anyone whose conduct we determine is abusive, disruptive, or disrespectful may be asked to leave the property.

Guidelines Regarding Visitor Conduct

Weapons of any kind, including firearms, knives, cutters, blunt instruments, pepper spray aerosol cans, as well as any pyrotechnical material such as fireworks or firecrackers, are not permitted on Fort William Historical Park property.

Any person or group exhibiting aggressive, harassing, or threatening behaviour, using objectionable or vulgar language, displaying hate-related symbols, or evoking hatred in any way towards other persons, groups, or employees, will be asked to leave the property.

The use of illegal drugs or abuse of alcohol or drugs on the premises will not be tolerated. Any individuals suspected of being intoxicated or under the influence of drugs will be asked to leave.

Visitors must be clothed and wear appropriate footwear before entering the property. Individuals actively concealing their identity by way of a costume or mask may be denied access. This does not apply to individuals following established religious customs and dress and Halloween-themed special events.

Loitering, vending, soliciting, petitioning, demonstrating, handing out unsolicited information, or obstructing access or egress in any way is not permitted. Fort William Historical Park reserves the right to search people, packages, and personal belongings when entering or leaving the property if deemed necessary.