A couple of weeks ago on a glorious autumn day, my good friend Bob drove up from the wilds of Ohio to partake of southern Ontario civilization and the glories of our military past. In one day of touring about the Niagara Peninsula, we visited Ridgeway battlefield (of Fenian Raids fame), Fort Niagara, Battle of Chippawa field, Queenston Heights, and Fort George. The next day was a rather lax touring day when we trekked into Toronto and visited only one site, Fort York. I didn't take a lot of photos but I've added a few interesting ones here.
A lovely Napoleonic field forge in the Fort Erie Visitors' centre.
I'd never seen one of these "in the flesh", so to speak.
Western approaches to Fort Erie.
The view south from Fort Erie towards Snake Hill.
Interior Fort Erie blockhouses.
Brock Memorial on Queenston Heights.
Fort George interior blockhouses.
A lovely shot of the officer's quarters in Fort George.
Master & Commander Bob expostulating on how he would have defended Fort George... or maybe just striking a heroic pose for the assembled media.
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