Fort William Historical Park in Thunder Bay, Canada – Museum Information

General Information

Museum nameFort William Historical Park
CategoryHistorical place museum
LocationThunder 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.

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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
    Website