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 Runchey's corps of freed slaves.
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Major General Sir Isaac Brock, "the saviour of Upper Canada" served here until his death at the Battle of Queenston Heights in October, 1813. Brock and his aide-de-camp John Macdonell were initially buried within the fort.
The fort 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 1820's 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 Butler's Barracks.
Hours:
Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, weekends in April
Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, seven days a week, May 1 to October 31
Group visitation available year round by reservation
Tours of the site are offered every hour on the hour and include a
visit to all of the buildings and a musket firing demonstration.
The last daily tour begins
at 4 p.m.
Cost:
Daily Adult $11.70 Senior $10.05 Youth $5.80 Family/Group $29.40 Commercial Group, per person $10.05
Parking:
Daily Per Vehicle $5.90
Seasonal rates, rental of Navy Hall, and details of heritage presentations and other visitor information
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