Fort William Historical Park features Fort William, one of North America’s largest living history sites, and the David Thompson Astronomical Observatory, home to one of the largest publicly accessible telescopes in Central Canada. Fort William Historical Park also offers year-round festivals and events, an RV and tent campground, in-person, virtual and overnight education programs and wedding and conference facilities.
Open 7 days a week
Discover Fort William by guided tours led by one of its inhabitants. 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.
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!
Nestled on the banks of the scenic Kaministiquia River, the Fort William Historical Park Campground has plenty of room for RVs, trailers and tents of all sizes. Northern Ontario’s beautiful summer nights make for an amazing camping experience the whole family will enjoy!
Fort William Historical Park offers extraordinary educational opportunities for learners of all ages. Our cross-curricular education programs offer immersive experiential and sensory activities to engage your students in a memorable learning experience.
Fort William Historical Park’s March Break and Summer Day Camps offer your child the opportunity to experience a variety of fun and exciting activities.
We respectfully acknowledge that Fort William Historical Park is located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg of Anemki Wajiw (Thunder Mountain), Fort William First Nation, signatory to the Robinson-Superior Treaty of 1850. We also recognize the historic and ongoing contributions of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Mikinaak Minis (Turtle Island, North America). We appreciate the privilege to share a part of their storied past on the lands that First Peoples have kept since time immemorial.
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.
July 10, 11 and 12, 2026
Registration is now open to re-enactors looking to participate in Fort William Historical Park’s annual Great Rendezvous historical re-enactment. There is no cost to be a re-enactor. Completed applications are due on Friday, June 19, 2026, by 4 p.m.
July 19, 2026 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free event
Join us for a Celtic celebration of culture, music, dance, hands-on activities, and great food! Featuring local pipe and drum bands and Highland dancers.
August 22, 2026 – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
August 23, 2026 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free event
Celebrate First Nations culture at Fort William Historical Park! Join us for a free weekend filled with entertainment, hands-on activities and demonstrations that highlight Anishinaabe culture, traditions, language, and technology. This year’s event will also include a Pow Wow highlighting regional dancers and drum groups. A community feast will be held on Saturday and is open to all visitors.
Use the corresponding button below to learn more and complete the Application Form. If you require a different application format, please contact us. Registration for drum groups is day of. The first three registered drum groups that day will receive an honorarium.
Applications will be accepted in advance and during the event. All dancers who register and attend the pow wow will receive an honorarium.
Completed applications are due on Monday, August 17, 2026, by 9 a.m. There is no cost to be a craft vendor.
Completed applications are due on Monday, August 17, 2026, by 9 a.m. There is no cost to host an information booth.
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