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Amherstburg | Ontario

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Fort Malden

National Historic Site

The Fort Malden National Historic Site preserves what is remaining of the second British fort built here in Amherstburg.

Fort Amherstburg was established there, near the Detroit River in 1796. This fort was the headquarters for the Right Division of the British Army in Upper Canada during the War of 1812. The British then destroyed this fort when they were forced to return home in September 1813.

The Fort offers Musket demonstrations. Watch the flash and hear to blast of a Brown Bess musket like the ones that were used in the Rebellions of 1837-1838.

 

The site also has two red chairs that Parks Canada has placed at scenic locations across Canada. Red chairs offer a place to slow down, to relax and to truly discover the best that Parks Canada has to offer.

Photos: Colincan, Wikimedia Commons; www.pc.gc.ca,

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King’s Navy Yard

National Historic Site

The Amherstburg Navy Yard was once a dockyard for the British Navy on the Upper Great Lakes. In 1796-1813, here were built the King’s ships Maria, Hope, Earl, Camden, General Hunter, Queen Charlotte, Lady Prevost, Chippewa, Little Belt and Detroit.

This well-kept site is located along the Detroit River. The site is filled with flowers, plant benches and informational plaques and historic statues.

With a waterfront ice cream parlour nearby, walking along the river with a scoop of ice cream is a popular activity in Amherstburg. Watch the boats go by and enjoy the scent of fresh flowers while catching up on some Amherstburg history.

Photo: jbcurio, Wikimedia Commons

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Bois Blanc Island

Commonly called Boblo Island, the island was home to an amusement park in 1898.

The island is 4 kilometres long and 0.8 km wide. The Park had whirling rides, organ music and brightly glowing lights. For almost 100 years, the island was only accessible by classic steam-powered riverboats.

The beach on Bois Blanc Island, Ontario, circa 1903

 

The Island has now been renovated for luxury homes, and many of the structures have been torn down.

The island is home to a square blockhouse of wooden construction and a limestone imperial-style lighthouse dating back to the 1830s.

Photos: Published by Photogelatine Engraving Company; Detroit Publishing Co; Detroit and Windsor Ferry Company, Wikimedia Commons.

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Holiday Beach Conservation Area

Holiday Beach has a long sandy beach on the Lake Erie shorelines. This is a great spot for families to have a beach day, picnic, or getaway.

Holiday Beach Conservational Area has seasonal campsites, cottage rentals, showers and washrooms, large shaded picnic areas, playground, boardwalk and a three-story lookout tower.

Lots of wildlife and birds can be spotted throughout the area and the trails. This is a must-stop place if you’re in Amherstburg!

Photos: visitamherstburg.ca

  • 6952 50 Cr, Amherstburg, ON N0R 1G0
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Amherstburg Freedom Museum

Amherstburg Freedom Museum previously was known as ‘the North American Black Historical Museum’.

tells the story of African-Canadians’ journey and contributions, by preserving stories and presenting artifacts that educate and inspire. The museum was founded by Amherstburg resident Melvin “Mac” Simpson.

Photo: Wayztr, Wikimedia Commons

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Olde Amherstburg Ghost Tour

Featuring 13+ ghostly stories with haunting illustrations by Nick Marinkovich, more than 30 historical reference photos, and 360 degree photography of building interiors.

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GL Heritage Brewing

GL Heritage Brewing

This small-batch brewery and farm grows barley to contribute to the local beer industry as well as their beer recipes.

The 2800 sq ft operation is equipped with state-of-the-art brewing equipment, grain mill, canning line and more. From here, the beer goes to the tasting room where you can enjoy a tasting flight or glass of their craft beer.

Enjoy views of the 169-year-old farm while you drink what was created on those very grounds.

Photo: facebook.com/GLHeritageBrewingCo

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Gorbachev in Amherstburg

In May 1983, future Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev and the Soviet ambassador to Canada Alexander Yakovlev were invited by Canada’s Minister of Agriculture, Eugene Whelan, to visit Essex County and have dinner at Whelan’s home on Front Road in Amherstburg.

The two Russians asked Gene’s wife, Liz if there was some place they could go for a walk — and, as it transpired, a talk.

 

Eugene Whelan with Mikhail Gorbachev during his 1983 visit to Essex-Windsor when both men were agriculture ministers. PHOTO BY FILES /Windsor Star

 

In retrospect, that walk and talk, followed by visits to a Leamington greenhouse and supermarket, appear to have provoked Gorbachev to conclude the Soviet Union had a critical need to turn to ‘Perestroika’ and ‘Glasnost.’

Find a plaque honours Eugene Whelan for his general accomplishments at the King’s Navy Yard Park in Amherstburg.

Photo: Google Maps, Giles Ayml

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