Fort William Historical Park features Fort William, one of North America’s largest living history sites, and the David Thompson Astronomical Observatory, home to one of the largest publicly accessible telescopes in Central Canada.

Fort William Historical Park is located in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, nestled at the head of Lake Superior. Our destination address is 1350 King Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7K 1L6, Canada. We are situated in the Eastern Time Zone (ET).

Nestled on the banks of the Kaministiquia River, stands Fort William, the inland headquarters of the North West Company. One of the largest living history sites in North America, Fort William brings to life the excitement and drama of the 19th century fur trade. Come experience this unique place and time in history through the eyes of peoples past.

Located in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Fort William Historical Park (FWHP) is Northern Ontario’s leading destination attraction. The Park is a multifaceted tourism attraction, living history museum, educational hub and entertainment facility that attracts visitors from across North America and around the world year-round.

Fort William Historical Park. 1350 King Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada P7K 1L6. Telephone: +1(807) 473-2344. General: [email protected] Reservation & Bookings: [email protected]

The period from 1821 to 1881 at Fort William was a link between the Nor’Westers of old and the new industrial age when the rendezvous site of the North West Company once more became a major transshipment point between East and West.

Fort William Historical Park is located in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, nestled at the head of Lake Superior. Our destination address is 1350 King Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7K 1L7, Canada. We are situated in the Eastern Time Zone (ET).

Celebrate First Nations culture at Fort William Historical Park! Join us for a free weekend filled with entertainment, hands-on activities and demonstrations that highlight Anishinaabe culture, traditions, language, and technology.

Fort William Historical Park offers employment opportunities in a wide variety of fields and disciplines. Fort William Historical Park is operated by the Government of Ontario’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, and is part of the Ontario Public Service (OPS).

Nestled on the banks of the scenic Kaministiquia River, Fort William Historical Park’s campground has plenty of room for RVs, trailers and tents of all sizes. We offer serviced and non-serviced sites. The campground is open from Victoria Day Weekend through Thanksgiving Weekend.