Old Fort Erie
in Ontario, Canada

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
42.912 and -78.926 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 42° 54' 44" and W -78° 55' 32"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - CAD
Spoken languages:
English, French, Inuktitut
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:21 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Toronto
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:02 am and 7:38 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Canada in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Canada.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Canada. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Old Fort Erie

Old Fort Erie in Ontario is a town located in Canada about 235 mi (or 379 km) south-west of Ottawa, the country's capital town.

Time in Old Fort Erie is now 08:21 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Toronto with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 10 airports closer to Old Fort Erie, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is Buffalo Niagara International Airport in United states in a distance of 10 mi (or 16 km). The closest airport in Canada is Niagara District Airport in a distance of 23 mi (or 16 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 7 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Buffalo, Lockport, Little Valley, Batavia and Albion. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 5°C / 42 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Evening Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Night Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 49%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 60% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Thursday, 28th of March 2024

5°C (42 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Friday, 29th of March 2024

8°C (46 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

6°C (43 °F)
4°C (38 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Westin Buffalo

Address
2,9 mi
250 DELEWARE AVENUE
14202 Buffalo
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Embassy Suites by Hilton Buffalo

Address
2,9 mi
200 Delaware Avenue
14202 Buffalo
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown

Address
3,2 mi
125 High Street
14203 Buffalo
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Buffalo Marriott HARBORCENTER

Address
3,5 mi
95 Main Street
14203 Buffalo
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Oscar's Bed & Breakfast

Address
2,9 mi
288 Linwood Avenue
14209 Buffalo
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


A Trademark Collection Hotel Lofts on Pearl

Address
3,3 mi
92 Pearl Street
14202 Buffalo
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn - Suites Buffalo-Downtown

Address
2,9 mi
220 Delaware Avenue
14202 Buffalo
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Courtyard Buffalo Downtown/Canalside

Address
3,4 mi
One Canalside, 125 Main Street
14203 Buffalo
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BEST WESTERN ON THE AVENUE

Address
2,8 mi
510 DELAWARE AVENUE
14202 Buffalo
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


ADAMS MARK BUFFALO-NIAGARA

Address
3,1 mi
120 CHURCH STREET
142022 Buffalo
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Fire on Torrance St in Fort Erie

Published: December 07, 2014
Length: 53:44 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Dave Johnson

Fire on Torrance St in Fort Erie Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014. Tenth fire since (Canadian) Thanksgiving weekend in the town. No cause or damage figure as yet. See the story here: http://eriemedia.ca/ano...


War of 1812 - Drummond's Night Assault at Old Fort Erie

Published: August 12, 2012
Length: 53:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Naturally in Niagara

http://www.naturallyinniagara.ca After an unsuccessful attempt to take over the Niagara Peninsula and rendezvous with the American naval squadron on Lake Ontario, the battered American forces...


Opening Day at Fort Erie Race Track

Published: May 28, 2013
Length: 52:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: FortErieRacing

As you can see opening day at Fort Erie Race Track was a huge success! Twilight Tuesdays return Tuesday June 4th and continue every Tuesday in June, July and August. Mark your calender for...


(1) CP 247 @ Fort Erie Jan. 16 2014

Published: January 18, 2014
Length: 58:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: iusetano

CP 247 crosses the International Bridge as it comes back into Canada at Fort Erie. I shot this about a mile up river from the bridge. January 16 2014.


Fort Erie Santa Claus Parade (2014)

Published: January 19, 2015
Length: 39:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: RUMIMUME

Views of the Fort Erie Santa Claus Parade for 2014. My Blog http://rumimume.blogspot.ca My Vimeo account http://vimeo.com/rumimume Follow me on Google+ https://plus.google.com/1063134880756.


(2) NS 369 With BNSF @ Fort Erie Jan. 16 2014

Published: January 19, 2014
Length: 14:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: iusetano

NS 369 (formally known as H3R) with a GP38-2 high short hood leading and a BNSF ES44C4 cross the International Bridge over the Niagara River and come into Fort Erie. January 16 2014.


Bombardment of Fort Erie

Published: July 19, 2013
Length: 57:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Buffalo Maritime Center

Buffalo Maritime members and volunteers reenact an 1812 gunboat attack on Fort Erie using one of the Center's replica War of 1812 bateaux. Video by Alec MacLeod.


2013 Family Day at Fort Erie Race Track

Published: July 07, 2013
Length: 00:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: FortErieRacing

Watch all the fun & excitement of Twilight Tuesday racing with activities for the whole Family. We are already preparing for the $500 000 Prince of Wales Sta...


Fort Erie Race track - Back Stretch Opens (2013)

Published: January 04, 2014
Length: 08:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: RUMIMUME

Horses and Staff arrive in Fort Erie to prepare for the 2013 racing season.


Niagara River at Peace Bridge, Fort Erie

Published: August 13, 2011
Length: 20:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mark Visosky

Video showing the strong current in the Niagara River at the Peace Bridge in Fort Erie, Ontario. This is the entry point into the Niagara River from Lake Erie between Buffalo, New York and Fort Erie.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Olde Fort Erie

Fort Erie was the first British fort to be constructed as part of a network developed after the Seven Years' War (often referred to as the French and Indian War in the United States) was concluded by the Treaty of Paris (1763) at which time all of New France had been ceded to Great Britain. It is located on the southern edge of the Town of Fort Erie, Ontario, directly across the Niagara River from Buffalo, New York.

Located at 42.8932, -78.9238 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
History museums in Ontario, Forts in Ontario, War of 1812 forts, Underground Railroad locations, Fort Erie, Ontario, National Historic Sites in Ontario, Military and war museums in Canada, Museums of the War of 1812, Living museums in Canada, Museums in Niagara Region, War of 1812 National Historic Sites of Canada

Capture of Fort Erie

The Capture of Fort Erie by American forces in 1814 was an incident in the War of 1812 between the United Kingdom and the United States. The British garrison was outnumbered but surrendered prematurely, in the view of British commanders.

Located at 42.8934, -78.924 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1814 in Canada, Battles of the War of 1812, Battles and conflicts without fatalities

Siege of Fort Erie

The Siege of Fort Erie was one of the last and most protracted engagements between British and American forces during the Niagara campaign of the American War of 1812. The Americans successfully defended Fort Erie against the British Army but subsequently abandoned it because of shortage of supplies.

Located at 42.8934, -78.924 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1814 in Canada, Battles of the War of 1812, Sieges involving the United Kingdom, Sieges of the War of 1812

Anchor Bar

The Anchor Bar, possibly the birthplace of spicy chicken wings known outside the Buffalo area as Buffalo wings, is a restaurant located in Buffalo, New York. The restaurant was initially established in 1935. Teressa Bellissimo is credited with the creation of the dish when she deep-fried some wings and covered them in Frank's RedHot hot sauce and butter. Chicken wings were previously used for soup or simply thrown away. She served them with blue cheese dip as hors d'oeuvres at the bar.

Located at 42.9023, -78.9352 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Restaurants in Buffalo, New York, Restaurants established in 1935

Battle of Fort Erie (1866)

The Battle of Fort Erie was a bloody skirmish in the afternoon immediately following the Battle of Ridgeway on June 2, 1866 in Canada West. The Fenian force, withdrawing from Ridgeway towards the United States, met and defeated a small force of Canadian militia at Fort Erie, then known as the village of Waterloo.

Located at 42.8967, -78.9251 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Conflicts in 1866, Battles involving Canada, Fenian Raids

International Railway Bridge

The International Railway Bridge carries a railway line across the Niagara River between Fort Erie, Ontario and Buffalo, New York. It was built in 1873 for the International Bridge Company by Casimir Stanislaus Gzowski and D.L. MacPherson. The bridge consists of two sections, the first extending from the Canadian shore to Squaw Island, NY, and the second extending from Squaw Island to the American mainland shore.

Located at 42.9289, -78.91 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Canadian National Railway bridges and tunnels, Railway bridges in Ontario, Railroad bridges in New York, International railway lines, Transport in Niagara Region, Ontario, Swing bridges in the United States, Bridges completed in 1873, Bridges over the Niagara River

Peace Bridge Arena

Peace Bridge Arena was the main sports arena located in Fort Erie, Ontario. Built in 1928, it held 5,000 people. It was located near the Peace Bridge connecting Fort Erie with Buffalo, New York. Both the Chicago Black Hawks and Pittsburgh Pirates made the arena a temporary home for the first few games during the 1928–29 NHL season. The arena was also the home of the Buffalo Bisons. On March 17, 1936, the roof collapsed after thirteen inches of heavy snowfall.

Located at 42.9078, -78.9196 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Indoor arenas in Canada, Indoor ice hockey venues in Canada, Sports venues in Ontario, Defunct indoor arenas

Broderick Park

Broderick Park is a park situated within the boundaries of Buffalo, New York.

Located at 42.9149, -78.9031 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods in Buffalo, New York, Underground Railroad locations, Visitor attractions in Buffalo, New York, State parks of New York, History of the United States (1849–1865), 1850 in law, 1850 in American politics, Slavery in the United States, Parks in Erie County, New York

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