24 Jul

Explore More This Summer with the Canada Strong Pass at Fort Henry and Upper Canada Village

Morrisburg/Kingston, ON – July 24, 2025 – Beginning Friday July 25, the St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC) is proud to participate in the Canada Strong Pass, a federal initiative and funded by the Government of Canada designed to make summer travel across Canada more accessible, affordable, and memorable.  As part of this program, Fort Henry in Kingston and Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg will offer enhanced access to two of Eastern Ontario’s most iconic historic sites:  Free admission for children and youth aged 17 and under  50% off admission for…

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22 Jul
Fort Henry guard playing the flute.

A Summer Tradition Marches On at the Fort Henry Tattoo

An Unforgettable Evening of Military Tradition and Spectacle Inside the Historic Fort Walls Kingston, ON, July 22, 2025 – The Fort Henry Tattoo made a thunderous return on Saturday, July 19, thrilling a near-capacity crowd with a breathtaking evening of military music, pageantry, and tradition. With 1,573 tickets sold, just 27 shy of a full house, guests were treated to a powerful display of precision, pride, and performance inside the iconic walls of Fort Henry National Historic Site. This year’s Tattoo delivered a stunning celebration of military music and pageantry,…

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07 Jul

St. Lawrence Parks Commission Lays Strong Foundation for the Future with $82.2M Investment in Infrastructure

Investment supports SLPC’s long-term vision to modernize infrastructure, enhance visitor experiences, and protect natural assets across Eastern Ontario.  MORRISBURG, ON – On Friday, July 4, 2025, the Honourable Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, announced a historic $82.2 million investment from the Government of Ontario to modernize water and wastewater infrastructure across the Parks of the St. Lawrence and other key St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC) sites. The announcement took place at Mille Roches Beach and Day Use Area, one of the sites set to benefit directly from…

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