Niagara Falls Trip Overview
History buffs and scenery lovers will enjoy our tour of Niagara’s most interesting historical sites. This area is not only beautiful, but is historically significant.
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Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Niagara Falls, Canada
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
History buffs and scenery lovers will enjoy our tour of Niagara’s most interesting historical sites. This area is not only beautiful, but is historically significant.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Old Fort Erie, 350 Lakeshore Road, Fort Erie, Ontario L2E 6T2 Canada
Old Fort Erie is the place where crucial battles in the War of 1812 took place. First Nations and British troops were allies there fighting the invading American forces. Costumed actors and guides will explain the history of the battles. You will explore the barracks and buildings where the soldiers lived and slept. You will hear the tales about the deceased soldiers and residents who reportedly still walk the hallowed grounds and buildings.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chippawa Battlefield Park, Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6T2 Canada
Chippawa Battlefield. These grounds were used as a vantage point for the British in the eventual repelling of the American invasion in the War of 1812. The Niagara Campaign of soldiers were engaged in the longest and most gruesome military operation here.
The “walking battlefield tour” will lay out the events leading up to, and the battle itself. You will be left with a new found appreciation of the 2,000 British, Canadian, and Native men who faced 3,500 American troops on July 5, 1814.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Brock’s Monument National Historic Site, 14184 Niagara River Parkway, Queenston, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario L0S 1L0 Canada
Brock’s Monument at Queenston Heights where the Battle of Queenston Heights took place. This is where Major-General Sir Isaac Brock fought bravely alongside his men and made the ultimate sacrifice. The famous monument commemorates the final resting place of Major-General Sir Isaac Brock and his Aide-de-Camp John MacDonnell.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Laura Secord Homestead, 29 Queenston St, Queenston, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario L0S 1J0 Canada
The Laura Secord Homestead. This is where the young girl Laura, whose bravery and quick thinking, played a pivotal role in the battle of Queenston Heights during the war of 1812. Laura resided here from the year 1803 to 1835. In October of 1812, Laura witnessed a surprise attack by invading American soldiers in Queenston. Summoning great courage, she ran from her home and walked for 32 kilometres to where British Generals were encamped to warn them of the unforeseen attack. In Laura’s honour, her home has been restored to its former glory and you will see some of the original furniture that has been used to furnish the home. Chocolate named in honour of heroine Laura Secord is in the gift shop that is now part of this historic home.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Fort George National Historic Site of Canada, 26 Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario L0S 1J0 Canada
Fort George which was the scene of several battles in the War of 1812. It is situated on the Niagara River across from Fort Niagara which is in New York State on the US side of the river.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Niagara on the Lake Heritage District, Queen St, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario L0S 1J0 Canada
The Old Town of Niagara-on-the Lake is a historical restoration village where the main street and most of the homes in the village have been restore to as they were in 1812. It is also known at the prettiest town in Canada. Visitors year round enjoy what this charming historic town has to offer.
Duration: 1 hour
