War of 1812 Re-enactment - Barrie
- 11 years ago
War 1812 Re-enactment Barrie Ontario
Take a journey back in time.
The Nine Mile Portage, an ancient native trail, once formed a land bridge between Kempenfelt Bay and the Nottawasaga River enabling a continuous trade and transportation route from Lake Ontario through to Georgian Bay for many centuries.
During the War of 1812, the British military improved the route for the transport of supplies and personnel as the lower lakes were occupied by the Americans following the Battle of Put-in-Bay.
This land route became strategically important in keeping the captured American Fort of Mackinaw supplied and in British hands.
Following the War, the route remained active and, what was known as "the portage landing", grew into the community we know today as Barrie, Ontario.
Recorded in June 2012
Take a journey back in time.
The Nine Mile Portage, an ancient native trail, once formed a land bridge between Kempenfelt Bay and the Nottawasaga River enabling a continuous trade and transportation route from Lake Ontario through to Georgian Bay for many centuries.
During the War of 1812, the British military improved the route for the transport of supplies and personnel as the lower lakes were occupied by the Americans following the Battle of Put-in-Bay.
This land route became strategically important in keeping the captured American Fort of Mackinaw supplied and in British hands.
Following the War, the route remained active and, what was known as "the portage landing", grew into the community we know today as Barrie, Ontario.
Recorded in June 2012