Fort Wellington National Historic Site of Canada

Designated in 1920, Fort Wellington was first built during the War of 1812 to defend the St. Lawrence River shipping route from attack by the United States. It also helped thwart another American invasion during the 1837-38 Upper and Lower Canada rebellions. Explore the wreck of an 1812-era gunboat, try on a costume and take part in military drill, witness a cannon firing, savour period treats cooked over an open fire, or play games from long ago.