Featuring Canada’s Largest Fireworks Show!
July 20th-23rd •  12pm to 12am daily
This July, Fort William Historical Park introduces Karnival on the Kam, a thrilling four-day carnival to celebrate the sesquicentennial! 
Karnival on the Kam will feature thrilling spectacles such as skydiving stunts and aerial coordination, a big top circus, jet ski, flyboard and water ski stunt shows, human cannonball stunts, timber sports and lumberjack shows, trapeze and high wire acts, acrobats, and chainsaw jugglers! Visitors will enjoy musical entertainment and video games in the Game RV, and be able to go for an exciting flyboard ride on the Kaministiquia River.
Karnival on the Kam will also feature Canada’s largest fireworks show! This breathtaking, multi-component show will combine fireworks and narration to tell the story of Fort William and its contributions to the development of our community.
Admission

Daily Admission*

Adult 
$15
 

Student
$10
 

Senior
$10
60+ years of age

Youth
$10
Ages 6-12

Children 5 & under
Free!
 

Four-Day Event Pass

Adult 
$50
 

Student
$30
 

Senior
$30
60+ years of age

Youth
$30
Ages 6-12

Children 5 & under
Free!
 

*HST included
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Tickets can be purchased by calling 807-473-2344 or in person at the Fort William Historical Park Visitor Centre.
Entertainment
Enjoy multiple entertainment stages and areas throughout the Fort.
• Canada’s Largest Fireworks Show, narrated to the story of Fort William. (July 21)• Skydiving performances with stunts and aerial coordination – watch precision divers land with a giant flag at the Fort’s wharf (July 22 and 23)• Flyboard stunt shows AND Flyboard rides• Jet ski stunt show• Water ski shows• Human Cannon Ball• Timber sport shows: log rolling, pole climbing, and chain saw challenges• Big Top Circus featuring acrobatic feats, equestrian showmanship, canine capers, clowning, and audience participation• Aerial acrobatics, cirque shows and trapeze artists• Magicians and Illusionists• Stilt walker performances, fire breathers and jugglers• Musical tributes and performances• NASCAR Fast Lap Simulator ride• Family Stage from 12pm to 9pm• Carnival Games• Paintball shooting gallery• Video Game RV with multiple gaming stations and games• Giant Colouring murals and children’s activities• Visit historical buildings and characters with dramas• Science stations and activities• Bouncy castles
Getting Here
Car
Fort William Historical Park is located at 1350 King Road, Thunder Bay. Click here to get directions to the Park. Parking is free.
Thunder Bay Transit
Fort William Historical Park can be reached by taking Thunder Bay Transit Route #4, Neebing.View the Neebing route schedule here. The Neebing bus route is not available on Sundays or Statutory Holidays.
Bike
Cyclists are welcome. Bike racks will be available.
Water Access (boats, canoes, kayaks, etc.)
Docking or tie ups for boats and canoes from the Kaministiqua River will not be available for this event. There is no admissions entrance via the Kaministiquia River.
What to Bring

Bug Spray
Sunscreen

Weather
Karnival on the Kam is an all-weather event. Please dress appropriately. Entertainment and/or activity schedules may change or be cancelled in the case of extreme weather conditions.
Pets
Pets are not allowed on the historic site during any event. Click here Fort William Historical Park’s full Pet Policy.
Food and Beverage

The Cantine Restaurant will be offering a full menu (debit, Visa, MasterCard and cash are accepted).
Licensed Areas: Mad Mac’s Tavern (19+).All visitors will be asked for appropriate identification by staff to enter the liquor licensed areas.
Outside food and beverages are not allowed
If a patron has dietary restrictions (i.e., allergies, etc.) contact the Visitor Experiences Coordinator at 473-2357 prior to the event to make alternate arrangements.

Camping

There is NO camping at this event.
RV’s are only permitted in the parking lot for the duration of the event; overnight stays are not permitted.

Event Rules and Regulations

Any patron found to be in contravention with the rules and regulations will be dealt with accordingly.
Fort William Historical Park has a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for violence.
Smoking is only allowed outside of the palisade walls.
Pets are not allowed on the historic site during any FWHP event.