Resources Relating to the War of 1812

War of 1812 Research Guide

The Archives of Ontario War of 1812 Research Guide (#213) provides a comprehensive overview of the records in our collection relating to the war. [Word, PDF]

War of 1812 Online Exhibit

The War of 1812 had long term effects on Ontario. This extensive exhibit and history resource showcases some of the personalities and locations that played a role in the war and explores the events of that conflict as told through the correspondence and diaries of those who lived it. These words are illustrated with artwork, maps and photographs from the holdings of the Archives. [More]

War of 1812 Travelling Exhibit

Like our other travelling exhibits, the War of 1812 is available free of charge to an institution that wishes to borrow it. Click on the image to the right so see a pdf version of the exhibit panels.

The exhibit has been produced on 4 easy to erect panels that are approximately 2' by 7' in size and comes equipped with lights.

The exhibit can be borrowed for up to three months. To see a PDF of the exhibit, click here.

For more information:
Tel: 416-212-2037
Toll free: 1-800-668-9933 (Ontario residents)
Email: reference@ontario.ca

Links to Other War of 1812 Resources:

• Canadian War Museum - Four Wars of 1812
• Discover 1812 - Niagara Legacy Council
• Fort Erie - Niagara Parks Site
• Fort George - Parks Canada Site
• Fort Henry - Parks of the St. Lawrence Site
• Fort Malden - Parks Canada Site
• Fort Meigs - Ohio Historical Society Site
• Fort Wellington - Parks Canada Site
• Fort York - City of Toronto Site
• Fort York National Historic Site
• The National War Museum of Canada
• Niagara Historical Society & Museum
• Ontario Historical Society
• Pathways to Peace: Western Corridor War of 1812-1814
• Penetanguishene - Discovery Harbour Site
• Queenston Heights - Parks Canada Site
• Rideau Canal - Parks Canada Site
• St. Lawrence War of 1812: Bicentennial Alliance
• Southern Georgian Bay: War of 1812 Bicentennial
• War of 1812 - Algoma
• The War of 1812 - South Western Ontario
• Welcome to 1812 History - A database of archival and artefact collections of the Museums of Niagara Association members
• The War of 1812 in the Western District, provided by the Windsor Public Library.