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Fort Henry

County Road 2, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
(613) 542-7388
Ranked #1 of 27 attractions in Kingston
4.5 of 5 stars 80 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, History Museums
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Melbourne
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

An enjoyable morning at the fort. All the students were enthusiastic, knowledgable and friendly. It was interesting to see how the soldiers lived and protected this great country. More

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toronto
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

As a new immigrant i always try to visit place that have relation with the history of this country, I have to said that this place blow my mind, is great, its old, have stunning views of Kingston, its the perfect place to spend a day and enjoy a trip to the history, from the parade to the rooms with... More

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Aleppo
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

One of the truly great historical sites of Canada or North America - comparable to Gettysburg, Louisburg, etc. The live performance of Tchaikovsky's War of 1812 overture complete with real cannon fire is either tacky or spectacular, depending on your taste. More

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Kingston, Canada
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012
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We live just outside Kingston and go to Fort Henry withe our grandchildren and other visitors almsot every year. Worth visiting for its historical and architectural value. We usually buy season's passes which gives free entry plus tickets for the Sunset Ceremony which is every Wednesday during the summer season. The sunset ceremony, by the way, ends with a spectacular... More

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Hamilton, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012
1
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very interesting visit, the scenery is beautiful and the fort very well kept. The dining rooms are very rustic, a magnificent spot for a wedding. More

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Carrying Place
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Great place to take in on a nice day!! Good to find out about the history of the Fort!! More

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belleville ontario
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012
1
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the view and the food was awesome we enjoyed the military show ,was wheelchair friendly. gift shop had good deals and we loved the beautiful scenery of the lake and kingston More

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Belleville, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012
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Loved the tradition and the uniforms. We took relatives from Germany and they loved it as well. More

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Kingston, Ontario
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

The fort is very interesting to see and has a fabulous view of Kingston. The information offered adds to the experience and the shows make this a must-see attraction More

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Montreal
Top Contributor
52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

No visit to Kingston can be complete without a visit to historic Fort Henry. The tours are affordable and informative. We have enjoyed the sunset ceremonies several times. The children in our family (4 - 13) have all enjoyed the site. A great family location. More

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