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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

calendar_monthApr–Jun, Sep–Octbest time schedule1 dayplan for child_careYeswith kids confirmation_number~$10entry access_time9 AM to 5 PM dailyopen
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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is a reconstructed 19th-century fur trading post located in Vancouver, Washington. It serves as a reminder of the region's history and the role of the Hudson's Bay Company in the Pacific Northwest.

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Visitors come to explore the fort's buildings, including the stockade and the chief factor's house, and to learn about the daily life of those who lived and worked here. The site also offers educational programs and events that highlight the area's cultural heritage.

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Black Powder Demonstrations at Fort Vancouver NHS
Black Powder Demonstrations at Fort Vancouver NHS

Things to do

At-Home Archaeology and Museum Activities for Kids

Learn about archaeology and museums at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site with these fun activities for kid...

Birdwatching at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Winter/Spring

In the midst of urban Vancouver, Washington, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, with its open green spaces...

Women of the McLoughlin House (Self-Guided Outside Tour)
15-30 Minutes · Winter/Spring

This short, self-guided walking tour of the McLoughlin House Unit of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, lo...

Level 1 Trails at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
0-40 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Learn about Level 1 walking trails at Fort Vancouver. Level 1 trails are wheelchair-accessible and can be walk...

Level 2 Trails at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
25-30 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Learn about Level 2 walking trails at Fort Vancouver. Level 2 trails are wheelchair-accessible and can be walk...

Level 3 Trails at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
15-90 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Learn about Level 3 walking trails at Fort Vancouver. Level 3 trails and routes can be walked in 90 minutes wi...

Bring Your Dog to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
15-90 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site offers several trails for dog walking, and a summer Bark Ranger program...

The Park Prescription Program at Fort Vancouver
15-90 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Discover history and improve your health by walking Fort Vancouver National Historic Site's many trails!

Picnicking at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
1-2 Hours · Spring/Summer

Enjoy a picnic on the grounds of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. There are several picnic areas in the...

Become a Junior Ranger at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Winter/Spring

Collect them all! Earn three Junior Ranger badges at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.

Visit the Fort Vancouver Village
30-60 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Learn about the working class of Fort Vancouver by taking a scenic walk to the Fort Vancouver Village.

Visit the Japanese Castaways' Memorial
10-15 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Near the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center, remember three Japanese castaways who arrived at the Hudson's Bay Comp...

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At a glance

Opened
1805
Open
9 AM to 5 PM daily
Price
Per Person $10
Accessibility
wheelchair accessible
Address
1501 E Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98661
Opening hours
9 AM to 5 PM daily
Phone
3608166230
Price
~$10
Website
www.nps.gov

Things to know

Expect potential queues during weekends and holidays.
Tickets can be purchased online or at the entrance.
Plan your visit in the spring or fall for milder weather.
Dress in layers, as it can be chilly near the river.

Photo: NPS Photo / Troy Wayrynen