Fort Wellington National Historic Site - Historic Places Days

Fort Wellington National Historic Site

Prescott, Ontario
Type
Parks Canada Site
Address
370 Vankoughnet St, Prescott, ON K0E 1T0
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Hours
May 16 to June 30, 2026, Thursday to Monday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. July 1 to September 7, 2026, Daily, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone
1-888-773-8888

One of the best preserved nineteenth-century fortifications in Canada, Fort Wellington presents the strategic importance of the St. Lawrence River prior, during, and after the War of 1812. Immerse yourself into historic accounts of war, peace, rebellion, and cooperation.

Amenities

  • Family-Friendly
  • Guided Tour
  • National Historic Site
  • Parking
  • Parkland
  • Pet-Friendly
  • Washrooms
  • Wheelchair Access

Events At This Place

Fort Wellington guided tour

Fort Wellington National Historic Site

10 - 12 July, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Noon time cannon firing

Fort Wellington National Historic Site

11 July, 2026 | Noon

Fort Wellington guided tour

Fort Wellington National Historic Site

17 - 19 July, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Noon time cannon firing

Fort Wellington National Historic Site

18 July, 2026 | Noon

Fort Wellington guided tour

Fort Wellington National Historic Site

24 - 26 July, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Noon time cannon firing

Fort Wellington National Historic Site

25 July, 2026 | Noon

Location

370 Vankoughnet St, Prescott, ON K0E 1T0
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