The Castle  Fort Niagara sits 45 minute or so drive north of Niagara falls, at the mouth of the Niagara river. The French built it, lost it to the English, who in turn lost it to those upstart rebels. Never fear, they built Fort George on the other side of the river in Newark (now Niagara on the Lake). Actually, Niagara on the Lake's a more developed place. During the war of 1812 both forts were conquered by their adversaries (though not at the same time). Winfield Scott, of Mexican War fame, led the charge through the gates of Fort George.

The top of the "Castle" has shooting windows and at one time sported cannon.

Ghosts

As with most historic sites there are reinactors.

Later works at Fort Niagara Well worth the admission fee. On a clear day like this you can see Toronto across the lake.