The Hamilton Military Museum

These unique shipwrecks are the only complete 1812 warships in the world. The well-preserved ships sit upright and intact 90 metres below the waves of Lake Ontario, off the coast of Port Dalhousie. Digital video, images and exhibit panels allow visitors to get up close and personal with a time capsule of early 19th century naval life on the Great Lakes.

Visit local landmarks and learn about the British encampment at Burlington Heights, the Battle of Stoney Creek and the Hamilton & Scourge warships.

During the height of the Cold War, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) built two operations centres deep underground. These amazing facilities, located in North Bay, Ontario and Colorado Springs, Colorado, were feats of engineering and a fascinating part of military history.

This exhibit, courtesy of the Canadian Forces Museum of Aerospace Defense, shares the history of the engineering, computer technology, and operational history of both the Canadian and American complexes.

On display through October 1, 2023.