Two centuries ago, on the shores of Lake Erie, British troops and First Nations tribes joined forces

against the American military in an aggressive battle to fight the Americans desire to expand into Upper and Lower Canada. South West Ontario was home to some of the most important stories during the War of 1812 and we will host some of the most exciting commemorations in the coming years. Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada 100 Laird Ave., Amherstburg, ON 519-736-5416 www.pc.gc.ca/malden Fort Malden stood guard during the War of 1812, a time when the threat of American invasion was very real. The Americans took over this fort for almost two years after the British abandoned it following their defeat at the Battle of Lake Erie. Windsors Community Museum 254 Pitt St. West, Windsor, ON 519-253-1812 www.windsormuseum.ca Located in the historic Francois Baby house, c. 1812, the museum features exhibitions on the history of the Windsor area. Children can enjoy a Hands-On-History room with activities, crafts and oldfashioned games.

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Ambassador Bicycles 1932 Ambassador Dr (519) 250-6998 www.abikes.com Belle River Source for Sports 481 Notre Dame St (519) 728-3717 Bicycle World 1267 Grand Marais Rd W (519) 966-7985 www.bicycleworld.ca Courtesy Bicycles 3154 Sandwich St W (519) 252-0080 www.courtesybicycles.ca

War of 1812 Bicentennial Events Take a guided bus tour with Mackenzie Hall experts through various War of 1812 sites with a special focus on Olde Sandwich Towne. Living history re-enactments happen at the Maidstone Museum Encampment. Learn about the War of 1812 from the waters, where many stories made a splash in our history, by enjoying the Macassa Bay Cruise through the Detroit River and the mouth of Lake Erie. Windsors signature event, The Capture of Detroit, on August 25, 2012 features a march from Sandwich Towne to downtown Windsor followed by an exciting riverfront Windsor Symphony Orchestra performance that will debut new music commemorating the War of 1812.

Sport Chek 3100 Howard Ave (519) 972-8379 www.sportchek.ca

For more information: www.visitwindsoressex.com 1-800-265-3633

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