Fort St. Joseph National Historic Sites of Canada

Learning Experiences

The Role of Fort St. Joseph in the War of 1812

This program supports the Ontario Ministry curriculum for Grade 7 History: British North America. Students will learn about the causes, events, personalities and consequences of the war of 1812 and the significant role played by the Aboriginal allies at Fort St. Joseph. Teachers can make a reservation for a site visit and receive a pre-visit package that includes site brochures, maps, copies of original documents and suggested classroom activities.

A site visit includes a presentation in the theatre including the video The Undefended Border. Students will have the opportunity to try on a military uniform and learn about the daily life of a soldier. Classes will explore the exhibits in the Visitor Centre and the archaeological foundations on the hill.

Dressing up in soldier's uniforms © Parks Canada, Leanne Fioravanti, 2003

Duration: the program takes 2- 22 hours

Offered: May/June and September/ October

Fee: please contact the site for current fees

Reservations: May -October call (705) 245-2664;
January -May (705) 941-6262

Location: Fort St. Joseph is located at the southern tip of St. Joseph Island, 75 km south east of Sault Ste-Marie