Fort Kaministiquia, French colonial fort in Thunder Bay, Canada.
The fort stands at the mouth of the Kaministiquia River, serving as a strategic point for navigation between Lake Superior and western territories.
French officer Zacharie Robutel de la Nouë established Fort Kaministiquia in 1717 as part of a network of bases leading toward the Pacific Ocean.
The fort facilitated trade relationships between French merchants and Indigenous peoples, supporting the development of early Canadian commerce networks.
The original fort location now lies beneath Thunder Bay's urban development, with the current City Hall at 500 Donald Street East marking the historical site.
Between 1727 and 1743, explorer Pierre Gaultier de la Vérendrye used Fort Kaministiquia as his base for expeditions into western Canadian territories.
Location: Ontario
Inception: 1717
GPS coordinates: 48.39330,-89.23970
Latest update: March 10, 2025 10:28
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