Ontario Military History
Ontario is full of military history, from the sites of famous battles to fortifications and museums there is something for everyone. There are sites ranging from historic forts dating back to the War of 1812, retired naval vessels, and museums covering all of Canada’s military history together. These sites are spread throughout the southern part of Ontario.
Places
The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum
London, Ontario
Birthplace of the Canadian Infantry located at Wolseley Barracks.
The Hamilton Military Museum
Hamilton, Ontario
Burlington Heights, where Dundurn Castle and the Hamilton Military Museum now stand, was o...
HMCS Haida National Historic Site
Hamilton, Ontario
A starboard side view, HMCS Haida National Historic Site
Fort York National Historic Site of Canada
Toronto, Ontario
Preserved as a 43-acre archeological park, Fort York is where British soldiers, First Nati...
Fort Malden National Historic Site
Amherstburg, Ontario
A soldier standing guard with the parade square and Hough House in the background
Fort George National Historic Site
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Drill, musket and artillery demonstration; 41st Regiment of Foot.
Historic Fort Willow
Minesing, Ontario
National and provincial historic site commemorating Willow Depot and the Nine Mile Portage
Murney Tower National Historic Site
Kingston, Ontario
The fortifications consist of five separate 19th-century military installations
Fort Wellington National Historic Site
Prescott, Ontario
Fort used as defense against the U.S. during the conflicts of 1812 and 1837-38.
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
Hamilton, Ontario
Museum featuring dozens of Canadian military planes and aviation exhibits.
Road Map
London, Ontario to Hamilton, Ontario
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Civic Museums of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, Manitoba 5 places
Take a tour across the City of Winnipeg to explore the Civic Museums of Winnipeg!
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Discover Transcona
Winnipeg, Manitoba 2 places
Explore the history of our community by visiting these two sites in Transcona.
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Historic Places of Scenic Route 7
Agassiz, British Columbia to Mission, British Columbia 8 places
Get off the main drag, avoid the traffic, take in the sites, discover the heritage.
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Gallery 78 in the Crocket House
Fredericton, New Brunswick 1 place
Explore the architecture of the late 19th century along the water in downtown Fredericton.
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