If you have never been to Upper Canada Village, I encourage you to spend a day here. The park incorporates a strong memorial to the Battle of Crysler's Farm (yea that's the correct spelling :) which occurred in November 1813 ('The war of 1812")
In November 1813, an American army of some 8000 men commanded by major General James Wilkinson moved down the St Lawrence Seaway on their way to Montreal.
Wilkinson was followed and harassed by a British soldiers consisting of about 800 regulars, militia and Natives commanded by Lieut.-Col Joseph Morrison. On November 11 Morrison's force was attacked by a contingent of the American army numbering about 4000 men commanded by Brigadier-General J.P. Boyd.
The hard fought battle resulted in the withdrawal of American troops from the battlefield. This victory combined with the defeat of another invading army at Chateauguay on October 26 saved Canada from conquest in 1813!
Further historical sites at the village is a look at a rural English-Canadian life setting during the year 1866 with over 40 historical buildings including several working mills (woollen, grist and saw mills), and trades buildings (blacksmith, tinsmith, cabinetmaker, bakery and cheese-maker).
The park also is situated on the shores of the St. Lawrence seaway so there's plenty of spectacular views and places for picnics here and there situated on the property.
Located in Morrisburg, Ontario. As the village was closed when we were there, please check first before heading out as I believe it's now open to the public for summer hours.
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Other parts of the Crysler Park at Upper Canada village include a marina, a pond, a train that takes you through the park and plenty of space for a picnic.
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