Fort Amherstburg, British military fort in Amherstburg, Canada
The fortification stands at the junction of the Detroit River, featuring bastions, barracks, and strategic defence structures built according to British military standards.
Constructed in 1796 after the Jay Treaty required Britain to surrender Fort Detroit, Fort Amherstburg served as a crucial military base during the War of 1812.
The fort grounds display military artifacts, period furnishings, and exhibits that demonstrate the daily routines of British soldiers stationed at this frontier post.
Fort Amherstburg opens Wednesday through Friday from 1 PM to 5 PM and weekends from 10 AM to 5 PM at 100 Laird Avenue in Amherstburg.
The north-west bastion and connected wall remain from the American reconstruction period, following the British destruction of the original fort in 1813.
Location: Amherstburg
Inception: 1796
GPS coordinates: 42.10700,-83.11300
Latest update: March 14, 2025 20:07
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