The Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek

Battlefield House Museum and Park, National Historic Site presents the annual Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek. Discover Canadian heritage and re-live firsthand the thrill and pageantry of the battle that was the turning point of the War of 1812.

Visit the encampment and mingle with early 19th century settlers and soldiers as they go about their daily life. Shop among one-of-a-kind merchants. Witness historical demonstrations of cooking, dancing, blacksmithing and more. Food, games, musical entertainment. Wander through the original 200 year old Gage homestead. Step back in time and take the opportunity to listen to the Indian war hero Tecumseh as he recounts his life.

View the Video: Stoney Creek, inspired by the Battle of Stoney Creek by Mark McNeil, Geoff Somers, Allison Lupton and Barry Gray.

Weekend Highlights:

History in Action Day
Thursday, May 30, 2013

100th Anniversary of the Battlefield Monument
Friday, May 31, 2013 – 1 pm

Parade, Memorial Service and Battlefield Cemetery Re-dedication
Friday, May 31, 2013 – 7 pm

Re-enactment Weekend
Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 10 am to 10 pm
Sunday, June 2, 2013 - 10 am to 4:30 pm

Battle Re-enactments
Saturday, June 1 at 3:30 pm & 8:30 pm
Sunday, June 2 at 2 pm

Fireworks
Friday night at dusk &
After the Saturday evening battle!

Admission Rates
Admission fee includes a wristband which allows unlimited re-entry to the event on Saturday and Sunday.
Adults: $10.00
Youth: $5.00
Children under 5 are free.

Parking, Event Schedule and More:

• Maps, Parking and Directions
• The Re-enactment Schedule of Events
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Photo Gallery of previous re-enactment events
• Watch a video of the 29th Re-enactment of The Battle of Stoney Creek
  (produced by Tourism Hamilton - presented on YouTube)
• Watch a music video titled Stoney Creek inspired by the Battle of Stoney Creek.

Maps, Parking and Directions

Parking and Shuttle Service:
There is absolutely NO parking on-site. FREE parking and a FREE shuttle have been arranged at St. David's School - enter off Centennial Parkway, just south of Queenston Road. FREE parking with FREE shuttle is also available at Confederation Park, located at the north end of Centennial Parkway at Lake Ontario. There will be plenty of signs to follow.

There is NO handicap parking on-site. The shuttle is NOT accessible, however the event's outdoor activities are fully accessible. We recommend visitors with disabilities be dropped off at the pedestrian entrance while the driver takes advantage of the free shuttle service.

The shuttle runs on the Saturday from 10:00 am. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 am until 5:00 p.m.

Parking Directions:

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Re-enactment Site Map

Download a larger version of the map (pdf) for printing.

Re-enactors and Merchants

Our re-enactors and merchants bring this amazing Canadian heritage event to life. Find out how you can participate as a re-enactor or merchant.

• Register online as a Re-enactor
• Information for Re-enactors
• Download the registration form to become a Merchant

Contact Information

Phone:	905-662-8458
Web:	www.battlefieldhouse.ca
Email:	battlefield@hamilton.ca