The Greater Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce

The War of 1812 Bicentennial- Celebrating 200 Years of Peace

Are you ready, willing and able to participate in planning, commemorating and celebrating the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 over the next several years? The legacy of two countries was written in blood and sweat two centuries ago in Fort Erie. The events of the War of 1812 -- continuously fought in Fort Erie for three years -- has resulted in an unbroken succession of nearly 200 years of peace between Canada and the United States and the development of family, social and economic bonds between communities in Fort Erie and Buffalo.

The Planning Committee is a group of community stakeholders representing a cross section of the Town of Fort Erie. They have met to discuss possibilities of creating something of lasting impact to mark the Bicentennial of the War of 1812...not only for ourselves, as proud residents, but for people around the globe who will look to our town when the time comes to remember the War of 1812!

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Contact the Coordinator at: coordinator@forteriecanada.com

Attend the public forums or fill out a questionnaire to suggest your ideas!

PUBLIC FORUMS to be held from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm on the following dates: (Expect theatrics, education, idea sharing, community spirit and pride)

• WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5th at Lions Hall, Ridgeway (Crystal Ridge Community Centre)
• WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12th at Holiday Inn Fort Erie
• TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18th at Stevensville Hall
• TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25th at Centennial Library

Questionnaires are being circulated in town or can be picked up at the Greater Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce  or Economic Development Tourism Corporation office, 660 Garrison Road, Fort Erie.