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Town in Ontario, Canada
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Fort Erie is a town of about 33,000 people (2021) in the Niagara Region. It is directly across the river from Buffalo, New York, and is the site of Old Fort Erie which played a prominent role in the War of 1812.
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Fort Erie was the first British fort to be constructed as part of a network developed after the Seven Years' War was concluded by the Treaty of Paris (1763). The fort was restored to the 1812-1814 period and reopened in 1939. Each year, during the second weekend of August, hundreds of historical re-enactment enthusiasts come together to reenact the siege of Fort Erie.
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Watch live horse racing for free.
Coinciding with Canada Day (July 1st) and Independence Day in the United States (July 4th), the Friendship Festival is a four-day celebration of almost 200 years of friendship and mutual cooperation between the United States and Canada. Mather Arch Park is the venue for events such as classic car shows, War of 1812 reenactments (at Old Fort Erie), live music, and fireworks.
Take a leisurely drive along the Niagara River to Niagara Falls and continue on to Niagara-on-the-Lake.
140 km trail that goes through Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, Port Colborne, Welland, Thorold, St. Catharines and Niagara on the Lake.
Family style restaurant in the Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre.
Traditional Canadian cuisine. Well known for their fish & chips, some people speak highly of their turkey dinner. Often very busy. Take-out and eat-in.
Cuisine from many provinces of China.
A fast food restaurant specializing in grilled cheese sandwiches.
Local brewers crafting traditional style ales using all natural ingredients.
Smoke-free hotel. Indoor heated pool, whirlpool, and sauna.
Featuring free WiFi, air conditioned, TV with cable channels. Each room has a private bathroom with a bath and shower.
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