HIstoric Fort Willow Traditional Cache
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*~*~*~*~Fort Willow*~*~*~*~*~ Hidden behind a stand of trees on a quiet Springwater Township road, lay remnants of a small village that was once significant in British North America’s efforts to fight off an American invasion. Fort Willow played an important role as a supply depot during the War of 1812. Notably in 1814, a relief expedition of about 200 men marched from Kingston in the chill of early February, set up camp at Fort Willow and built 29 bateaux (long boats, wider and sturdier than canoes). The men continued on to bring supplies to Fort Michilimackinac near present-day Michigan. This aid allowed the Fort to withstand the American attack and helped to assure the borders of Canada today. What survives of Fort Willow todayis subtle. Palisade walls line the perimeter. Weathered logs lain on the grass outline where buildings such as a blacksmith’s shop,barracks, a cookhouse and a stable. Some of the province’s best trails also connect to Fort Willow, including the Ganaraska, North Simcoe Rail and Trans Canada trails, which make it a hiker’s paradise. The abundance of trails on the site appropriately pays homage to the original use of the land, predating the War of 1812. The trade route called the Nine Mile Portage. Make a day of it with the family and enjoy this beautiful piece of history. So pack a picnic and spend the day exploring Fort Willows History and all the beautiful trails. Cache is only big enough for the log book so bring your own writing instrument.
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