Friends of Fort George to Honour 207th Anniversary of Battle of Queenston Heights

Saturday, 12 October 2019 08:32

By Marcie Culbert

Tomorrow marks the 207th anniversary of the Battle of Queenston Heights.

The Friends of Fort George will commemorate the historic event tomorrow, with guided tours of the battle site at 11:00 a.m, 1:00 p.m, and 3:30 p.m.

Brock Monument will also open to the public at 10:00 a.m. and there will be a featured talk with Ron Dale at 2:00 p.m.

The event will also shine a light on Major-General Sir Isaac Brock's 250th birthday, which was on Sunday October 6th.

Admission will be $4.50 for adults or $3.50 for youth. You don't need to book a reservation in advance.

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