Improvements and infrastructure at Fort Mississauga

Info-Work Bulletin May 2024

Construction Work Concludes for the Season on Niagara Shoreline and Fort Mississauga

Parks Canada would like to advise that infrastructure investment work on the final phase of construction to protect Fort Mississauga National Historic Site has reached a significant milestone.

The break wall construction has concluded. Parks Canada is committed to conserving the natural and cultural heritage of its special places, while ensuring safe, high-quality experiences for its visitors. These 500 meters of break wall on the eastern shoreline of Fort Mississauga National Historic Site will combat erosion and stabilize the shoreline. The service road created during construction will remain for on-going maintenance and monitoring of the break wall. The service road is not connected to further paths, nor does it provide access to other properties, and will not be maintained as a pedestrian trail.

Remaining work in this two-year project includes implementation of the vegetation plan to support the natural and cultural heritage of the site. Every tree that was removed will be replaced with at least two new native-species trees or shrubs in appropriate areas. Preserving the cultural heritage of the site is a priority for Parks Canada, and therefore, trees may not be planted in the same location. While revegetation of the area has already begun, the implementation of the vegetation plan will continue this fall.

Parks Canada is committed to the protection of wildlife and aquatic species and all necessary measures were taken to protect fish and fish habitat throughout the infrastructure work. To offset any potential impact, coastal wetland habitat will be restored and/or enhanced at locations along the Niagara River.

Visitor safety is of the utmost importance to Parks Canada. Visitors are asked to respect all onsite signage, to remain vigilant as the property abuts an active golf course, and to stay off all slopes and earthworks to support vegetation regeneration.

The Government of Canada earmarked $6 million in federal infrastructure funding to protect Fort Mississauga National Historic Site and to combat shoreline erosion. Federal infrastructure investment projects in heritage, visitor, and waterway infrastructure ensure safe, high quality, and meaningful experiences for visitors, enabling Canadians to discover nature and connect with history across the country.