General Information
Museum name | Fort William Historical Park |
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Category | Historical place museum |
Location | Thunder Bay, Ontario, |
Address | 1350 King Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7K 1L7, Canada (View on Google Maps) |
Fort William Historical Park is a living-history museum located in Thunder Bay, Ontario. It features a meticulously reconstructed 19th-century fur trading post, offering an immersive experience of life in that era. The museum provides access to various buildings, with guided tours available that typically last between 3 to 5 hours. Visitors can expect a mix of informative storytelling and interactive experiences, including demonstrations by staff dressed in period costumes. The park also offers amenities like parking and clean facilities.
At Fort William Historical Park, visitors can explore exhibitions related to the fur trade, including displays of period artifacts and reenactments of historical events. Guests may have the opportunity to see the quarters where French Canadian Voyageurs lived, as well as the management’s banquet hall, where festive meals took place. The staff’s knowledge and engaging presentations enhance the historical experience, making it an educational destination.
Gallery
Open Hours
Service options
- Onsite services: Yes
Highlights
- Live performances: Yes
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance: Yes
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Yes
- Wheelchair accessible restroom: Yes
Amenities
- Restaurant: Yes
- Restroom: Yes
Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly: Yes
- Transgender safespace: Yes
Children
- Discounts for kids: Yes
- Good for kids: Yes
Contact Information
Phone | +1 807-473-2344 |
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Website | https://fwhp.ca/ |