National Historic Sites
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Sault Canal National Historic Site - Parks Canada
The Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Stie of Canada is home to the first electrically operated lock in the world, as well as the only remaining Emergency Swing Dam. Try your hand at operating a model of the lock in the visitor centre, tour the powerhouse where electricity was generated with a Parks Canada interpreter, and watch recreational boats travel between Lake Superior and Lake Huron. The visitor centre is open year-round and the recreational lock operates from May 15th to October 15th. Enjoy beautiful 19th century historic buildings and engineering works, an accessible 2.2 km front country wilderness trail, daily tours, picnic areas and much more. Contact Visitor Activities at (705) 941-6205 for a schedule of events.
Ermatinger Clergue National Historic Site
The Ermatinger•Clergue National Historic Site consists of two of the oldest stone buildings northwest of Toronto surrounded by period gardens. The first building, the Ermatinger Old Stone House, is restored to depict the domestic and professional life of Charles Oakes Ermatinger and other prominent residents and visitors of the House between 1808 and 1870 reflecting the Nationally recognized historic aspects of the House. The second building, the Clergue Blockhouse, was relocated to the Site in 1996, and was the home of Francis Hector Clergue from 1894 - 1908.
Fort St. Joseph National Historic Park
Between 1796 and 1812, Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site of Canada was a thriviing community of soldiers, Aboriginal people, and fur traders. The fort was constructed on the southeast shore of St. Joseph Island in 1796, and became the most westerly British military post in Upper Canada and a key link along the fur trade routes. In 1814, the Americans, in retaliation for the British occupation of Fort Michilimackinac, destroyed Fort St. Joseph burning it to the ground. Today visitors can travel back in time using the magic of modern cinematic technology, dress up as a British soldier, or feel the breeze off the St. Mary's River as they walk among the ruins of the fort. A modern interpretation and reception centre with knowledgeable staff if open daily from June 1st to mid-October.
