Historic Fort Willow                
An historic conservation area operated by The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority

Location 


HOW TO GET THERE:

 

From the City of Barrie:

  • go west on County Road 90 to George Johnston Road - follow the Fort Willow signs
  • turn right (north) and travel for 8 km
  • turn left (west) onto Portage Road and travel for 3 km to the front gates.

From Toronto:

  • take Hwy 400 North to County Rd 90 West (Exit 96B) and follow the directions above 

The Fort is located at

2714 Grenfel Road,  Springwater Township , Simcoe County, ON

Regular visiting hours are from dawn to dusk and an admission charge of $2.00 per person can be paid in the cash boxes next to each entrance to the Fort.

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LINKS

Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Area: http://www.nvca.on.ca

Friends of the Minesing Wetlands: http://minesingwetlands.ca/

Nine Mile Portage Heritage Trail:  http://www.barrie.ca/Content.cfm?C=4465&SC=1&SCM=1&MI=1484&L1M=4

Ganaraska Trail Hiking Association: http://www.ganaraska-hiking-trail.ca/

Friends of Nancy Island Historic Site: http://www.wasagabeachpark.com

Bulger`s Company, Royal Newfoundland Regiment:  http://www.battleofgeorgianbay.huronia.com/rnrsite/

 

The Bicentennial of the War of 1812

The Official War of 1812 Bicentennial Site

Site created by Parks Canada and the Bi-National Committee; includes a time line of major events of the war, a list of events from across Canada and the United States and a link to the United States Navy's Virtual Museum: http://www.visit1812.com/

Southern Georgian Bay Bicentennial Committee

Includes notices of events and a list of places to visit in the Georgian Bay region, some basic background information on the War and other information:

http://www.1812bicentennial.com/index.html

Niagara Region War of 1812 Bicentennial Committee

The War on the Niagara Peninsula: http://www.discover1812.com/

St. Lawrence War of 1812 Bicentennial Committee

The War on the Upper St. Lawrence: Montreal to Kingston: http://celebrate1812.ca/

War of 1812 Bicentennial and Museum News

A private site which includes recent news, conference listings, a Museum Corner, travel tips and an editorial on the fate of private soldiers in the War and the lack of recognition accorded them by the governments of Canada. Also some interesting video clips, including one featuring Rick Mercer as an 1812 reenactor: http://www.warof1812.ca/1812news.htm