Fort St. Joseph

Once the most westerly outpost of British North America, Fort St. Joseph was once a thriving community of soldiers, fur traders, Indian Department officials and Aboriginal people. The British garrison provided a vital military presence on the upper Great Lakes that strengthened relations with the Aboriginals and supported the fur trade. Discover what life was like at this strategic location from 1796 until the War of 1812.

Distance From SSM: 1.5 hours