War of 1812 Celebrations

The Bicentennial of the War of 1812 will be here in 2012! To help celebrate this milestone, we have added this section to the Ontario Festivals Visited website. In this new section we will explain, promote and honour the Ontario War of 1812 Celebrations and the re-enactor who participate in them. The Celebrations begin in 2012 and carry on until 2014. This timeframe parallels the events that occurred 200 years ago.

Recent War of 1812 Visited

Note: War of 1812 Celebrations is being updated on a regular basis. Please check the site often to read future reviews. We have recently completed working on a number of articles. The list starts with the most recent article.To view older events, please visit our War of 1812 Celebrations List.

Backus War of 1812 Re-enactment held near London
Siege of Fort Erie held in Fort Erie
Invasion (1812) of Upper Canada - Fanshawe Pioneer Village held in London
Nine Mile Portage Heritage Festival held in Barrie
Battle of Fort George held in Niagara-in-the-Lake
Flight of the Royal George from Bath to Kingston
Attack on Gananoque
200 Years of Peace - Scouts Canada held at Fort George in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Battle of Queenston Heights held in Queenston (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
War of 1812 - Canadian War Museum located in Ottawa
Spencerville 1812 Heritage Fair held in Spencerville
St. Lawrence War of 1812 Bicentennial Dedications held in Gananoque and Brockville

What's New?

Ontario Event Calendar - This NEW website allows festival/event visitors to view events taking place on specific dates. Each event, where possible, is linked back the event's website.

Ontario Event Finder - This event search engine allows visitors to search for event via name, location, type of event and dates. Each listed event has an information page which gives visitors addional event details.

Banner Advertising Programs - 2012 Banner Advertising Programs are now posted and avaible immediately. 2012 Ads purchased prior to December 31st, 2011 are eligible for a 10% discount.