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Fort Malden National Historic Site, Amherstburg

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For 200 years, fortifications at Fort Malden have witnessed and participated in the struggles which helped forge a new nation out of the North American wilderness. An army garrison, British Indian Department post, dockyard for the Upper Great Lakes and the meeting place for Chief Tecumseh and British General Brock - the fort has been all these.

Real and inspiring possibilities await you as you enter Fort Malden National Historic Site. Whether you are looking to take in the beautiful scenery along the Detroit River or venturing into the fort for an authentic 19th century experience, we have something for everyone. Use our Amherstburg road trip planning site to arrange your visit to Fort Malden National Historic Site and other attractions in Amherstburg.
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  • By Suzanne L
    We were so glad that we were able to visit the fort the day it re-opened after COVID quarantines. They were following all sorts of social distancing protocol so that was great. It was a self-guided...  more »
  • By Doreen G
    The Fort was closed the day we went; however, the grounds & surrounding area made for a beautiful walk & got a bit of history as well.  more »
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