185 Fort Road , St. Joseph Island, ON P0R 1G0
Explore the ruins and history of a War of 1812 fur trading post on St. Joseph Island. This National Historic Site preserves the archaeological remains of a strategic British fort that played a crucial role in North American colonial history.
Updated · Mis à jour — Jun 2, 2026
Supported by Ottawa Tourism and the Ottawa Museum Network · Soutenu par Tourisme Ottawa et le Réseau des musées d'Ottawa
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