Fort William Historical Park

　　Fort William Historical Park is located in Thunder Bay, Ontario, and is a historic site in Canada. It was once the world’s largest fur trading post and is now one of the largest reconstructed historic sites in the world, covering 250 acres. It was designated as a National Historic Site of Canada in 1923 and opened as a historical park in 1973.

　　Fort William Historical Park is hailed as “Canada’s best living history site” and is also one of Canada’s top ten must-visit attractions. A total of 42 historic buildings have been reconstructed, along with an Ojibwa village and a small farm. Costumed interpreters recreate the fur trade activities of the North West Company in 1815, offering a comprehensive insight into the history and culture of the time—from arts and culture to medicine and trade, from family life to traditional farming.

　　The historical park features a dedicated artisans’ community, including blacksmiths, tinsmiths, carpenters, coopers, and shipbuilders, who craft traditional handmade items using 19th-century tools and methods. Many of these crafts cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

　　Fort William Historical Park Reason to visit: One of the world’s largest reconstructed historic sites Continent: North America Country/Region: Canada Province/State: Ontario City: Thunder Bay