Fort Malden National Historic Site, Parks Canada

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For 200 years, fortifications at Fort Malden have witnessed and participated in the struggles which helped forge a new nation out of the North American wilderness. An army garrison, British Indian Department post, dockyard for the Upper Great Lakes and the meeting place for Chief Tecumseh and British General Brock

- the fort has been all these. Real and inspiring possibilities await you as you enter Fort Malden National Historic Site. Whether you are looking to take in the beautiful scenery along the Detroit River or venturing into the fort for an authentic 19th century experience, we have something for everyone.

Back by popular demand! ’s Fort Malden by Candlelight event returns on October 23 and 24. Candlelight Tours at are id...
09/02/2026

Back by popular demand!

’s Fort Malden by Candlelight event returns on October 23 and 24.

Candlelight Tours at are ideal for any Fall lover. The atmosphere at sundown is enticing (and dare we say, a bit spooky), with the sharp shadows, orange trees, historic buildings, and costumed interpreters with stories to tell.

Bookings must be requested via email at [email protected]

Learn more: https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/malden/activ/calendrier-calendar/f7d6f4a3-f86c-4ca4-b4de-b5cbf9d0d213

Remember!Sunday, September 6 is the last day of free admission at thanks to the Pass.Head to the fort this weekend!P...
09/01/2026

Remember!

Sunday, September 6 is the last day of free admission at thanks to the Pass.

Head to the fort this weekend!

Please note that Fort Malden will be closed on Monday, September 7 (Labour Day).

ART by the RIVER starts tomorrow, August 29! The annual Arts and Crafts show is the major fundraiser for the Gibson Gal...
08/28/2026

ART by the RIVER starts tomorrow, August 29!

The annual Arts and Crafts show is the major fundraiser for the Gibson Gallery. Come support local art down by the river here at Saturday and Sunday!

Friendly reminder that the fort is closed for this special event from today, August 28 to Sunday August 30, inclusive.

Huzzah for another great Living History Festival! Check out some of our favourite pictures. What was your favourite part...
08/26/2026

Huzzah for another great Living History Festival!

Check out some of our favourite pictures.

What was your favourite part?

August 24, 1814: The British Burn Public Buildings in Washington. A British force of 5400 under Major-General Rober...
08/24/2026

August 24, 1814: The British Burn Public Buildings in Washington.

A British force of 5400 under Major-General Robert Ross and Rear-Admiral George Cockburn set fire to the public buildings of Washington D.C., including the Capitol Building, the Presidential Mansion (today known as the White House), the Washington Navy Yard and other public structures. These attacks were carried out in retaliation for the burning of York in 1813.

With the temporary end of the war against Napoleonic France in April 1814 (fighting would finally end in June 1815, at Waterloo), the British were able to dispatch more forces to the “American War.” In addition to the defence of Canada, British forces were sent to attack the coastal areas of the United States, in order to distract them from Canada and to retaliate for the destruction of Upper Canadian settlements such as Port Dover. British forces pushed aside an American army outside of Washington at Bladensburg, Maryland, and occupied the city for 26 hours until a sudden and intense storm forced the British to return to their ships. This was enough time to burn key public buildings, although civilian property was largely respected.

ART by the RIVER hosted by the Gibson Gallery is a week away! Friendly reminder that the fort is closed for this special...
08/22/2026

ART by the RIVER hosted by the Gibson Gallery is a week away!

Friendly reminder that the fort is closed for this special event from August 28 to Sunday August 30, inclusive.

08/20/2026

Have you made use of the Pass yet this summer at ?

Well if not, time is running out!

The Canada Strong Pass makes admission to the fort FREE, but only until Sunday, September 6.

So, if you haven’t visited yet this summer, be sure to get here soon!

It’s ! Have you taken any great photos of ? We’d love to see them!
08/19/2026

It’s !

Have you taken any great photos of ?

We’d love to see them!

: August 15-16 – The Capture of Detroit. British and Indigenous forces under the command of Major-General Isaac Brock a...
08/15/2026

: August 15-16 – The Capture of Detroit.

British and Indigenous forces under the command of Major-General Isaac Brock and Shawnee ally Tecumseh bombarded and captured Detroit. In addition to the Shawnee, Tecumseh’s Confederacy included First Nations such as the Potawatomi, Ojibwe, Odawa, Delaware, Winnebago, Wyandot, and Kickapoo. Indigenous allies already been proven invaluable by helping to take Fort Michilimackinac in July. At Detroit, by a skillful show of strength, deception, and playing on the American fear of Indigenous warfare, British and First Nations forces were able to take the town without a pitched battle. With the capture of Detroit, the defense of Canada and the First Nations territories of the Old Northwest were strengthened, and the British were able to bring the war into the territory of the United States. Tecumseh hoped that such victories could unify Indigenous peoples against aggressive American encroachment on their traditional lands.

Pictured: "Meeting of Brock and Tecumseh, 1812," CW Jefferys

Address

100 Laird Avenue
Amherstburg, ON
N9V1X5

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+15197365416

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