Niagara 1814 Campaign

The Battle of Chippawa - July 5 & 6

At Canada's most pristine battlefield, the American victory of the Battle of Chippawa will be re-enacted at 2:00pm on Saturday, July 5th.

SATURDAY, JULY 5
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Historic Merchants and encampment open to the public. Battlefield talks / tours
1:00 pm Opening Ceremonies
2:00 pm The Battle of Chippawa Re-enactment
5:00 pm Commemorative Service

SUNDAY, JULY 6
10:00 am Non-denominational Church Service at Holy Trinity Church 7820 Portage Rd., Niagara Falls
2:00 pm The re-enactment of the Battle of Lundy’s Lane ?on Chippawa battlefield
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Historic Merchants and encampment open to the public. Battlefield talks / tours

Free Parking available at Legends on the Niagara Golf Course ?at the Parkway entrance
Free WEGO shuttle service to the Battlefield with pickups at ?Legends on the Niagara (Niagara Parkway entrance), Cummington Square and Nordic Gate.
Shuttle running Saturday 10am-7pm and Sunday 12pm – 4pm
NO PARKING available along the Niagara Parkway

***Lawnchairs are welcome. Please be advised there is limited to no shade at this event. This is a free event but donations are gratefully accepted.

The Battle of Lundy's Lane Comemmorative Event - July 25

Be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime event. Echoing the footsteps of soldiers from 200 years ago, participants will walk through the streets of Niagara Falls. Follow the path that these soldiers took along the Portage Road on that fateful day, 25 July 1814.  

STARTING AT 7:30PM
With starting points approximately 2.5 km (1.5 miles) from the battlefield, participants will walk through the streets and converge on the Battlefield at dusk, following the old portage road like the combatants on that horrendous night 200 years ago. Once there, a unique experience will overtake you, where you will be involved in the remembrance of the bloodiest battle of the War of 1812. Next Company Theatre will provide us with an immersive performance that puts you at the center of the action.  Participants who register will get a red or a blue commemorative shirt which will determine their starting point in this walk.  You will be part of the commemoration and represent the over 5000 soldiers who met in the battlefield.

The Lundy's Lane Historical Society will be holding a commemorative service on the battlefield commencing at 7:30 p.m. Following this service, there will be a candle light vigil up to the Lundy's Lane Memorial. Attendees of this event are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair. Following this, the participants in the walk will invade the battlefield.
For more information and to register, visit www.battleoflundyslane.ca

The Siege of Fort Erie - August 9 & 10

Witness the fierce fighting of 1814 that turned Old Fort Erie into Canada's bloodiest battlefield. Ongoing events and activities throughout the weekend at the 28th annual Siege reenactment. Watch the Fort come alive during the ever-popular lantern tours after the electrifying Saturday evening battle. Grand battle at 8:00 p.m. followed by candlelit tours. Battles, camps, and suttlers free to explore for the whole family! For info call 905-871-0540. www.oldforterie.comThe

The Battle of Cook's Mills (Welland) - October 18 & 19

Re-enacted for the first time, Niagara's final battle in the quaint town of Cook's Mills on the outskirts of Welland will be commemorated. Historic merchants will be present, along with live demonstrations and the battle re-enactment. Enjoy the new 1812 Peace Garden on site, that was unveiled on last year's 199th anniversary of the battle. More details to come!