Annual Siege of Fort Erie Re-enactment

Take a journey through time at Old Fort Erie and experience what it was like during the War of 1812 as soldiers clashed and cannons were fired with the Annual Siege of Fort Erie Reenactment. Explore the fort as hundreds of reenactors demonstrate why the site is known as Canada’s bloodiest battlefield. Then, watch the full battle reenactment on Saturday and Sunday!

All camp and battle reenactments at Old Fort Erie are free to the public and begin at 10 a.m. at the Welcome Centre. Admission to Old Fort Erie and the Saturday Night Lantern Tour is separate. Free parking is available in front of the Old Fort Erie Welcome Centre.

Tickets :

Registration is not required to enjoy this free event.
Admission to Old Fort Erie and the Saturday Night Lantern Tour is separate.

Admission

How to get tickets?

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Date & Time:

August 12 & 13, 2023

Saturday, August 12
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Fort Open, hourly guided tours until 4 p.m. (except during battles)
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. – Welcome Centre Open
11 a.m. a skirmish for Major Buck’s Surrender of the fort
2 p.m. Battle reenactment in commemoration of Chippawa and Lundy’s Lane
3 p.m. Mini Militia where kids can learn to be a soldier.
8 p.m. Night Assault Battle
9 p.m. Candlelight Tours (Separate Admission Ticket Required)
Sunday, August 13
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Fort & Welcome Centre Open, hourly guided tours until 4 p.m. (except during battles)
1 p.m. Battle reenactment of the Sortie
2 p.m. Mini Militia where kids can learn to be a soldier
All battles are free to the public and take place in the South Field behind the fort.

Venue & Address :

Old Fort Erie, 350 Lakeshore, Fort Erie

Free parking is available in front of the Old Fort Erie Welcome Centre.