Come explore the past with British soldiers at Fort Ingall. Admire many artefacts, watch a musket-firing demonstration, listen to the firing of the Noon Gun and then light the powder yourself, if you want!
Exhibitions
Preparing for War presents a human perspective on a border conflict that took place nearly 175 years ago. Meet Dr. Jean-Étienne Landry, the garrison physician, and Lieutenant Frederick Lenox Ingall, a military engineer. Learn about the history of the fort and the many artefacts found during archaeological digs. Dressed in period military and civilian clothing, our guides recreate the life that reigned within this field fortification.
Ready for War is an alternative history exhibition that answers the following question: What would have happened if the Americans had attacked Fort Ingall? Discover the various defensive tactics used at the time and learn more about warfare in the 19th century, all in a fun way!
An audio tour lasting about 1.5 hours will immerse you in the fascinating history of the fort. Available in English and French, this tour is free in the spring and fall and cost $7 (taxes included) in the summer.
Demonstrations
The Noon Gun is a British tradition of firing the fort’s cannon at noon to mark the time. Since there was no daylight savings at that time, the cannon is fired every day at 1 pm.
You also won’t want to miss the musket-firing demonstrations! Before the end of each visit, you will have the opportunity to smell the gunpowder up close!
Free activities
The team at Fort Ingall offers visitors a series of free activities, including how to light an old-fashioned fire, bannock making and tasting, a writing workshop using an old-fashioned quill pen, a cartridge-making workshop and an introduction to archaeology.
Activities with extra charges (18+)
Fire our Brown Bess! Learn how to safely handle a musket and then try firing one yourself!
Fire our cannon! Come and feel the shockwaves straight out of 1839!
Opening dates
Victoria Day (National Patriots' Day) to Canadian Thanksgiving
Schedule
Victoria Day to June 23: Wednesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. June 24 to Labour Day: daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Day after Labour Day to Canadian Thanksgiving: Wednesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.Cost
$12/adult, $10/student or senior, $30/family (2 adults and up to 5 children), free for children under 5, $18/person to fire a musket, $30/person to fire the cannon (taxes included in all rates). Note that our rates include admission to the Musée du Témiscouata. Email us at info@fortingall.ca for group rates.Reservations
Required for groups of 20+ onlyPayment methods
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Interac
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Cash
Activities available
Services
- Childrens playground
- Picnic area
- Pets allowed
- Boutique
- Conference/meeting room
- Free parking
- Guide services
Affiliations and distinctions
Affilliations and partnerships
- Canadian Museums Association
- Québec Museums Association (SMQ)
- Parks Canada partner
- Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata partner
- Québec History Federation (FHQ)
- Archéo-Québec
- Tourisme Témiscouata
- Tourisme Bas-Saint-Laurent
- ASTER science station
- Domaine Acer
- Old Rivière-Bleue train station
- Le Secret des Dieux microbrewery
- Fraser Manor
Fort Ingall is a museum recognized by Québec’s Ministry of Culture and Communications.
Distinctions
- Awarded the “Good Tourism Move of the Year” mention by Tourisme Bas-Saint-Laurent (2023)
- Winner of a “Safeguarding, Restoration and Conservation” prize at the Bas-Saint-Laurent Heritage Awards (2016)
- Winner of a regional Québec Tourism Award in the “Tourist Attraction under 25,000 Visitors” category (2013)
- Winner of a tourism prize at the Témiscouata Business Gala (2012, 1997)
- Winner of a Silver Québec Tourism Award and a regional Québec Tourism Award in the “Tourism Leader of Tomorrow” category awarded to Samuel Moreau (2012)
- Winner of a Léonidas-Bélanger award from the Québec History Federation (FHQ) (2002)
- Winner of a “Dissemination and Interpretation” prize at the Bas-Saint-Laurent Heritage Awards (2002, 1999)
- Winner of a regional Special Jury Prize at the Québec Tourism Awards (1998)
- Winner of a regional Québec Tourism Award in the “Tourism Promotion” category (1992)