Where it all began....
Stand on the banks of the River Canard where the first
shot was fired in the War of 1812. Explore the trenches
and barracks at Amherstburg's Fort Malden National
Historic Site of Canada and other authentic sites and
stories from 1812 ... stroll the streets of Olde Sandwich
Towne, one of the oldest continuously inhabited
European settlements west of Montreal ... and visit
Windsor's oldest building, the Duff-Baby House. These
heritage sites of the southwestern peninsula of Ontario
commemorate a time when a new nation was forged.
For an up-to-the-minute calendar with specific dates and package information on all 1812 commemorative activities,
visit
or call
1-800-265-3633.
Experience our commemorative events:
Roots to Boots, August 3-5, 2012 – Amherstburg, ON
Catch a glimpse of Chief Tecumseh, General Brock or one of the gallant
women who cooked up a storm for the soldiers on an open hearth.
Living in 1812: Life on the Sandwich Frontier, February - December, 2012
– Windsor Community Museum – Windsor, ON
This exhibit will help to paint a picture of what it was actually like to live
here during the early 19th century.
Phantoms of River Canard, Friday-Sunday, April 21-October 28, 2012
– LaSalle, ON
Entertaining historical interactive play that includes walkabouts and
historical cemeteries and a canoe trip on River Canard.
