BATTLE OF GEORGIAN BAY – Grand Tactical War of 1812

When:
August 10, 2019 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
2019-08-10T10:00:00-04:00
2019-08-10T22:00:00-04:00
Where:
Discovery Harbour
93 Jury Dr
Penetanguishene
ON
Cost:
$8
Contact:
Candice Moreau
(705) 528-7692

 

August 9th – 7 pm ATTACK on the Port of Midland

August 10th – August 11th 10am to 5pm (Ships open 10am-5 pm ONLY)

Saturday August 10th – 10am to 10pm

Over 600 British, American and Indigenous re-enactors from across North America will converge on the historic site staging battles and skirmishes. The historical encampment will be open to the general public for viewing. Visitors will be able to interact with the period merchants and artisan. Live musical entertainment and Jack’s Nasty Face Tavern (licensed) for your enjoyment.

Tall Ships that will be on-location (included in your price of admission) H.M.S. Tecumseth, H.M.S. Bee, and the Huron Jewel.

Scheduled Battle Events: Saturday August 10th at 3pm – Sortie and Barrage Saturday August 10th at 7pm – Siege of Magazine Island Sunday August 11th at 2pm – Americans Last Stand.

Tickets for this event at Discovery Harbour available at the door:
$8.00 per person Children 5 under are FREE OR purchase single ticket for this event on SNAPD at https://midlandpenetang.snapd.com/events/view/1219758

The Town of Midland is hosting the TALL SHIPS Challenge Ontario on August 10th & 11th. You can purchase advance tickets for the weekend to board the vessels or to attend both attractions August 10 & 11 please go to https://www.midland.ca/Pages/TallShips2019.aspx

This is a Pan Provincial event that will travel throughout Ontario during the summer of 2019. The Town of Midland and Discovery Harbour will
be participating in this event which is produced in partnership with Tall Ships Challenge, Great Lake series. SHIPS at Midland’s Town Dock, The Pride of Baltimore II, The Madeline, The HMCS Oriole, The St. Lawrence II, and The Playfair.