Old Fort Niagara | National Historic Landmark | USA
Standing on a bluff above Lake Ontario not far from Niagara Falls, Old Fort Niagara has dominated the entrance to the Niagara River since 1726. The colorful history of the site began even earlier, and continues to the present day.
The fort played an important role in the struggles of France, Great Britain, and the United States to control the Great Lakes region of North America, and also helped shape the destinies of the Iroquois (Six Nations) peoples and the nation of Canada.
Today Old Fort Niagara is a National Historic Landmark and New York State Historic Site that welcomes more than 100,000 visitors every year. It offers a unique collection of original military architecture and fortifications from the 18th Century and the 19th Century, as well as living history events and programs, historical exhibits and collections, archaeology, and education.
The fort has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Niagara area, featuring the oldest buildings in the Great Lakes, spectacular scenery, and exciting special events.
The Niagara Falls Power Pass includes admission to Old Fort Niagara.
The Niagara Falls Power Pass is an attraction pass that includes admission to the top Niagara Falls attractions in both Canada and the United States. Niagara Falls Power Passes allow visits to each participating location once during the 3 consecutive days the Niagara Falls Power Passes are valid.
PLEASE NOTE: The Niagara Falls Power Pass includes participants on both the United States and Canadian sides of the Niagara Falls and that Power Pass holders will need to provide the documentation required by each government to cross the borders. The Niagara Falls Power Pass cannot be used as a form of identification for border crossings.
Location:
Directions to Old Fort Niagara -
From Niagara Falls, USA
- Follow the Robert Moses Parkway North
From Niagara Falls, Canada
- Cross either the Lewiston Queenston or Rainbow Bridge
- Follow the Robert Moses Parkway North
Address:
Old Fort Niagara
Fort Niagara State Park
Youngstown, NY
14174 USA
Phone: 716.745.7611
Hours of Operation:
Old Fort Niagara is Open 9:00am daily, all year around.
Closed January 1; U.S. Thanksgiving; December 25.
The last admission each day is one-half hour prior to closing time.
January 9:00am - 5:00pm
February 9:00am - 5:00pm
March 9:00am - 5:00pm
April 9:00am - 5:00pm
May 9:00am - 5:00pm
June 9:00am - 5:00pm
July 9:00am - 7:00pm
August 9:00am - 7:00pm
September 9:00am - 5:00pm
October 9:00am - 5:00pm
November 9:00am - 5:00pm
December 9:00am - 5:00pm
