Meet characters from the fort's past. Watch the firing of the feu de joie at 7:15 and 8:15 p.m..

Tickets will be available at the door. 

Old Fort Niagara assumes a particularly festive air during the holiday season. Special activities kick off on Saturday evenings, December  9 and 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., as the Fort presents The Castle by Candlelight, a tour of the Great Lakes’ oldest building illuminated entirely by candles. Throughout the Castle, visitors will encounter members of the Fort’s 18th century garrison demonstrating everything from quill pens to fur trading to traditional games of skill. Twice each evening (7:15 and 8:15) the garrison turns out to perform a grand feu de joie (firing of joy), a rolling fire of muskets and cannons. Cooks prepare a holiday feast, musicians play popular songs of the era and a Recollet priest reads the Christmas story in Latin in the Fort’s 297-year-old chapel. All proceeds go towards preserving and presenting the history of Old Fort Niagara.

Food will be available for purchase at the event.

Menu includes bread pudding, soup, hot chocolate, coffee and tea. 

Tickets are $30.00 at the door.  

*All sales are final. No Refunds or transfers.

**Event will proceed rain or "shine."

* **Due to the historic nature of the site, none of our buildings are heated. Please dress for the weather and bring a flashlight!

The Fort is a collection point for Toys for Tots. You can bring your donation to the fort at the event or during our regular operating hours.