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Fort Malden National Historic Site

Take part in a wide range of events, special activities, and memorable experiences in this unique place in Canada! Fort Malden National Historic Site is located in Amherstburg, Ontario. See our hours of operation, fees, and plan your visit today! For more information, please call 519-736-5416 or email fortmalden@pc.gc.ca.

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  • Canada Day at Fort Malden

    Culture and entertainment History Sports and recreation
    Time: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
    Location(s): Fort Malden National Historic Site
    Cost: Free

    Celebrate Canada’s 158th anniversary of Confederation with free admission to the Fort! Explore the open-air heritage demonstrations and enjoy family friendly activities! 

    All day activities
    Air brush tattoos and yard games on the parade square
    Parka Appearances

    All Buildings open 10:00am to 5:00pm.
    Barracks, Cookhouse and Museum remain open until 6:00pm

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  • Fort Malden Living History Festival

    Culture and entertainment History
    Location(s): Fort Malden National Historic Site
    Cost: Adults $10.75, Seniors $9.75, Youth 17 and under $5.75.

    Watch as history comes alive with the sights, smells and sounds of history.

    Visit period encampments as re-enactors and volunteers recreate the lifestyles of several different time periods. Experience live cooking demonstrations, musical performances, featured talks and historic weapons demonstrations that will blow you away!

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  • Murder Mystery

    Culture and entertainment History
    Time: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
    Location(s): Fort Malden National Historic Site
    Cost: $20.25

    Channel your inner detective as you help uncover a murderer in a classic “whodunnit?” with an historical twist! Explore the Fort to uncover clues and interview suspects with hopes of finding the guilty party. Prizes to be awarded for some, and fun to be had by all! 

    Event is weather dependent – cancellations will be posted on Facebook.

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  • Art by the River

    Culture and entertainment
    Location(s): Fort Malden National Historic Site

    Fort Malden closed for third-party event Art by the River August 22 to 24, 2025. 

    For more information, visit the Gibson Art Gallery website. 

    Presented by the Fort Malden Guild of Arts and Crafts.

    Gibson Art Gallery

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