During the War of 1812, Fort George served as the headquarters for the Centre
Division of the British Army. These forces included British regulars, local militia,
aboriginal warriors, and RuncheyÕs corps of freed slaves. Major
General Sir Isaac Brock, Òthe saviour of Upper CanadaÓ served here until his death
at the Battle of Queenston Heights in October, 1812. Brock and his aide-de-camp
John Macdonell were initially buried within the fort. Fort
George was destroyed by American artillery fire and captured during the Battle
of Fort George in May 1813. The U.S. forces used the fort as a base to invade
the rest of Upper Canada, however, they were repulsed at the Battles of Stoney
Creek and Beaver Dams. After
a seven month occupation, the fort was retaken in December and remained in British
hands for the remainder of the war. After the war, the fort was partially rebuilt,
and by the 1820Õs it was falling into ruins. It was finally abandoned in favour
of a more strategic installation at Fort Mississauga and a more protected one
at ButlerÕs Barracks. Here,
history is alive. A visit to Fort George allows you not only to hear about history,
but to actually experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of a garrison
in the early 19th century. You can watch soldiers perform drill or listen to the
music of the fife and drum corps as both prepare for battle on the Niagara frontier.
Hours:
Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, seven days a week, May 1 to October 31. Admission:
| Adult |
$11.00 | | Senior |
$9.25 | | Youth |
$5.50 | | Family/Group |
$27.50 | | Commercial
Group, per person |
$7.00 | | 
