We visited Fort William Historical Park while exploring Lake Superior in Thunder Bay Ontario!

We spent Canada Day visiting Fort William Historical Park! This was a neat place with a lot of history to learn right on the shore of the Kaministiquia River. We hope you enjoy our video and check it out if you're ever in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
What is Fort William? From the fort map...
"The year is 1815 and the place is Fort William. This is the inland headquarters of the North West Company, the world's largest fur trading enterprise with trading posts reaching across North America. This is a place where cultures meet, and relationships are forged between Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous newcomers. Fort William stands on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, the Indigenous People who live in harmony with Nimaamaa Aki (Mother Earth). Through their strong relationship with Creator, Ancestors and Mother Earth, the Anishinaabeg ensure their physical, spiritual, and cultural survival. The Anishinaabeg share their invaluable knowledge, technologies, and skills and exchange furs and other natural material goods for European goods to ensure their European partners' survival and the success of the North West Company. Each Summer, French-Canadian voyageurs, Scottish businessmen, Indigenous Peoples, and others from around the world gather at Fort William for the Great Rendezvous to discuss business, share news and renew friendships. Experience this unique place and time in Canadian history through the eyes of peoples past."
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[@chopski7467]

I live in Thunder Bay and havent been to the fort in 20 years so this was a great entertaining video to watch as all your videos of T Bay..thanks for posting

[@adventure.anywhere]

Thanks for watching and commenting! We’re glad you enjoyed it! We really had a great time there and would recommend visiting again.

[@KUEHLKUEST]

Cool fort!! y'all got to shoot some muskets too!! J &C

[@adventure.anywhere]

Yeah, it was a lot of fun! Great way to spend Canada Day 🇨🇦

[@cindykoth2289]

so is this like an all day place? i am doing the circle lake superior tour in sept looking for ideas seen your other video too thanks for posting

[@adventure.anywhere]

You could easily spend half a day here. I think they had extra stuff going on because it was Canada Day, but there is a lot to see either way. They may have a schedule of events posted where you can check the dates you’ll be in the area. Thank you for watching! We have a few more videos coming from the trip as well!

[@cindykoth2289]

@@adventure.anywhere thank you

[@Awol991]

1/2 day if you are going to just stick your head in each building. Full day if you engage and talk to the people, try on the clothing, lift a 90lb pack, carve some wood, churn some butter, and throw some axes.

[@adventure.anywhere]

@Awol991 definitely! I was not sure how much of that stuff is going on daily and what stuff was going on for Canada Day that’s outside the normal activities. It was a great place to check out though with a lot of interesting history to learn and experience hands on.

[@dopeytripod]

Ouimet Canyon Provincial Park, Kakebeka Falls, Terry Fox Lookout, go up Mt McKay, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park...
IF yer camping, goto ARROW LAKE PROVINCAIL PARK on the narrows...this is real camping in the middle of the bush yet its safe & its FREE TO STAY upto 21 days per site! IF you cross the border to the USA be sure to get to Isle Royale National Park! you get to take a boat to the island even!!!! when in the USA also check out Grand Portage & Grand Marias & the lighthouses along the way to Duluth - HAVE A BLAST!