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Come experience Fort Henry as it continues its role as a museum and historic site to residents of Kingston and visitors from all around the world.
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Featured stop on The Amazing Race Canada! Tickets on sale now! Once inside the wooden gates, visitors enter the realm of 19th century military life, experience guided tours, scenic views, heart-pounding musical performances and precision military demonstrations by the Fort Henry Guard. You will also see people representing the civilian population of the Fort as schoolteachers and soldiers' wives.

The Fort also plays host to numerous special ceremonies and events that take place all season long. En français:

Une fois à l'intérieur des portes en bois, les visiteurs sont immergés dans la vie militaire du 19ème siècle, font l'expérience de visites guidées, de vues panoramiques, de performances musicales palpitantes et de démonstrations militaires précises par la Garde de Fort Henry. Vous verrez également des gens représentant la population civile du Fort en tant que professeurs d'école et épouses de soldats. Le Fort accueille également de nombreuses cérémonies et événements spéciaux qui ont lieu tout au long de la saison.

05/31/2026

Museum Month has officially wrapped, and what an incredible start to the season it’s been. Thank you to everyone who visited Fort Henry in May and helped make our first month back such a success 🙌🏰

Museums play a vital role in preserving our shared history, and your visits help keep that history alive. Kingston has a ton of great museums to visit!

Bellevue House National Historic Site, Parks Canada

And many more! Visit for full lists of Kingston and area museums. We can’t wait for the summer ahead, see you on the hill ☀️

05/28/2026

🎺 Tattoo Tickets Now On Sale!
The iconic Fort Henry Tattoo returns and tickets for General Admission AND Balcony seating are officially available.

📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026.
⏰ Show runs from 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Pre-show starts at 6:15.
🎟️Balcony seats are always the first to go - if that’s your favourite view, grab yours early.
📍Want to extend your visit? Upgrade your Tattoo ticket to include daily programming on the 25th for only an extra $10

Experience an unforgettable evening of military music, massed bands, precision performance, and a spectacular fireworks finale.

👉 https://www.forthenry.com/event/tattoo/

05/27/2026

Our main season is officially underway, and we’ve already welcomed so many wonderful guests - both new faces and familiar ones 😊

We’re now open daily from 10–5, with demonstrations and guided tours happening throughout the day. You’re also free to explore on your own and check out spaces like our museum rooms, Reverse Fire Chambers, Ramparts, and more 🔎

Tickets are available online or on‑site with our admissions team.

05/24/2026

🎉 Nous sommes ouverts depuis un peu plus d’une semaine, et c’est un vrai plaisir d’avoir déjà accueilli autant de visiteurs. Petit rappel : nous sommes maintenant ouverts tous les jours de 10 h à 17 h.

Tout au long de la journée, profitez de visites guidées, assistez aux prestations de la Garde de Fort Henry, et découvrez une variété d’activités et d’expériences à explorer sur le site. Il y a toujours quelque chose à voir, à apprendre et à apprécier du début à la fin de votre visite.

05/21/2026

🌅 SAVE 👏 THE 👏 DATE 👏!
Fort Henry’s iconic Sunset Ceremonies return this August - an unforgettable evening of pageantry, precision, and 19th‑century military tradition.

Experience the Parade Square come alive as the Fort Henry Guard performs intricate rifle drills, precision marching, stirring military music, and thunderous cannon fire - all set against Kingston’s breathtaking waterfront sunset. As night falls, the ceremony builds to a spectacular fireworks finale that lights up the historic limestone walls.

Launch Dates
🎟️ Ticket Release: June 4, 2026 - Balcony (always popular!) and General Admission
📅 Show Nights: Every Wednesday from July 29 to September 2

This award‑winning tradition is a signature Kingston summer experience — mark your calendars and get ready for an evening you won’t forget.

05/20/2026

🔥 A full day of action at Fort Henry! 🔥
Looking for an unforgettable historic experience? Here’s just a glimpse of what happens throughout the day inside the fort:

♦ Guided tours in French and English throughout opening hours.
♦ Artillery firing - 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m. (Parade Gun), and 4:45 p.m. in the Lower Fort
♦ Musical demonstrations - 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 3:00 p.m.
♦ Live rifle firing - 10:30 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 4:00 p.m.

And that’s just the beginning - there’s so much more to explore, hear, and experience.

05/18/2026

🏛️ Happy National Museum Day! 🎺
Today we’re celebrating the history, heritage, and stories that bring Fort Henry to life.

From immersive interpretation to military demonstrations and breathtaking views over Kingston’s waterfront, Fort Henry offers a powerful window into Canada’s 19th‑century past. Explore the fort at your own pace, meet our knowledgeable interpreters, and experience the traditions that have shaped this iconic site. Now open for the main season!

Museums play a vital role in preserving our shared past - helping us understand where we’ve come from and inspiring curiosity for generations to come.

05/15/2026

🌼 Aujourd’hui marque la dernière journée de notre programmation printanière en avant‑première! Nous sommes ouverts de 10 h à 16 h, et le soleil brille, la journée parfaite pour venir profiter du site.

Visitez librement le Fort à votre rythme, avec l’aide d’interprètes postés dans tout le site pour répondre à vos questions et raconter des anecdotes. Découvrez la garde du Fort Henry à l’exercice aux quatre coins du domaine et jetez un regard sur les coulisses rarement dévoilées des préparatifs de cette emblématique tradition.

💥 Et dès demain, nous ouvrons pour notre saison principale avec la programmation complète, alors encore plus d’activités vous attendent.

05/14/2026

SAVE 👏 THE 👏 DATE 👏!
Tickets for the iconic Fort Henry Tattoo are almost here!

🗓️ When: Saturday, July 25, 2026
🎟️ Tickets: General Admission & Balcony seating go on sale May 28 at 11 a.m. - and a heads‑up: balcony seats sell out fast, so be ready when they drop.
🎺 What: The Tattoo brings together military bands from across Ontario, fife, brass, pipes, and drums, filling Fort Henry’s Parade Square with powerful performances. The night ends with a massed‑bands grand finale and a stunning fireworks display.

Visit our website for more information. More details coming soon.

📢 Don’t miss this unforgettable evening!

05/11/2026

🌼 We’re open this week for Spring Preview Days!
Monday through Friday, enjoy a limited‑time sneak peek of Fort Henry’s main season at a reduced admission rate.

Explore the Fort at your own pace with self‑guided tours, supported by interpreters stationed throughout the site to answer questions and share stories. You may even catch glimpses of the Fort Henry Guard in training, offering a rare behind‑the‑scenes look at the preparation behind this iconic tradition.

⏰ Open 10–4
🎟️ Tickets available online or in person with our admissions team.

Come see the Fort in a whole new way this week!

Address

1 Fort Henry Drive
Kingston, ON
K7L4V8

Telephone

+16135302550

Website

https://www.forthenry.com/events/, https://www.parks.on.ca/about/careers/, https://www.forthenry.com/, https://www.parks

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