Fort Henry, Military fortress at Point Henry, Kingston, Canada.
Description
Fort Henry is a limestone fortification on a cliff overlooking Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, built with thick defensive walls and stone ramparts. The site includes barracks, underground tunnels, and gun platforms that demonstrate its role as a major military stronghold.
History
British forces built the fortress between 1832 and 1836 to protect Kingston's Royal Naval Dockyard and monitor strategic waterways. During World War I, it served as a detention center for enemy civilians held within its stone walls.
Culture
The Fort Henry Guard performs daily military demonstrations in period uniforms, showing how British soldiers lived and worked in the 1800s. Visitors can watch soldiers drill, cook, and go about their garrison duties much as they did centuries ago.
Practical
The fortress is open daily from May through September with shorter hours in spring and fall, and offers guided tours in several languages. Wear comfortable shoes since exploring the barracks and tunnels involves stairs and uneven ground.
Did you know?
The fortress contains a working historical bakery where bakers produce bread daily using recipes from nearly 200 years ago. Visitors can watch the baking process and smell fresh bread coming from wood-fired ovens.
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