The War of 1812 in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Six War of 1812 sites, from the Old Town forts to the battlefield at Queenston Heights.

6 stops· 4 hr 46 min· 17.0 km· Drive
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  1. 1

    Fort Mississauga

    Reached by a marked walking path from Front St and Simcoe St. The trail crosses the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Course, where golfers have the right of way.

    about 45 min hereCollect here
  2. 2

    Navy Hall

    Site of Upper Canada's first legislature, convened by Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe in 1792.

    about 20 min hereCollect here
  3. 3

    Fort George National Historic Site

    The British fort at the heart of the War of 1812 in Upper Canada. Scene of the Battle of Fort George in 1813.

    about 60 min hereCollect here
  4. 4

    Butler's Barracks

    Home of Butler's Rangers, the irregular soldiers who defended this ground before NOTL existed as a named settlement.

    about 40 min hereCollect here
  5. 5

    Laura Secord's Homestead

    Home of Laura Secord, whose 20-mile journey through American-occupied territory warned the British of an impending attack in 1813.

    about 45 min hereCollect here
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    Brock's Monument

    A 56-metre column on the Queenston escarpment, raised over the battlefield where the War of 1812 turned, and where General Isaac Brock was killed leading the counter-charge.

    about 45 min hereCollect here