Old Fort Erie
Old Fort Erie, also known as Fort Erie, or the Fort Erie National Historic Site of Canada, was the first British fort to be constructed as part of a network developed after the Seven Years' War (known as "the French and Indian War" in the colonies) was concluded by the Treaty of Paris (1763), at which time France ceded its territories east of the Mississippi River (all of New France) to Great Britain. The installation is located on the southern edge of what is now the Town of Fort Erie, Ontario, directly across the Niagara River from Buffalo, New York, United States.
| Fort Erie National Historic Site of Canada | |
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| Location | 350 Lakeshore Road Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada L2A 1B1 |
| Coordinates | 42°53′35.70″N 78°55′25.74″W |
| Built | 1764 (original fort) 1805–1808 (present fort) |
| Original use | Military fort |
| Current use | Living museum |
| Governing body | Niagara Parks Commission |
Location of Fort Erie National Historic Site of Canada in Southern Ontario | |
| Designated | May 28, 1933 |
The fort and surrounding battlefield are owned and operated by the Niagara Parks Commission, a self-funded agency of the Ontario provincial government.
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