Fort George — War of 1812 poltergeists at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

Fort George in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, was a vital British military installation during the War of 1812. The fort was captured by American forces in 1813 during the Battle of Fort George, recaptured by the British later that year, and served as a military post until the 1820s. Hundreds of soldiers died in and around the fort during the war, and the reconstructed fortification, now a National Historic Site, has been the scene of extensive poltergeist activity. Staff and visitors report objects being thrown from shelves in the officers' quarters, doors slamming throughout the fort with enough force to shake the buildings, and the sound of musket fire and shouted commands echoing across the parade ground. The fort's barracks have produced reports of shadowy soldiers moving through the rooms and sleeping quarters where bunks are arranged as they were in 1812. Fort George was featured on Creepy Canada, The Girly Ghosthunters, and other paranormal programs, all of which documented significant activity. The fort's location in Niagara-on-the-Lake — a beautifully preserved 19th-century town at the mouth of the Niagara River — places it in a landscape where the War of 1812 left an indelible mark on the physical and supernatural environment.