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Heritage Crafts

Tinsmithing at FWHPLearn a heritage craft from gifted artisans at Fort William Historical Park - the world's largest reconstructed fur trade post. Get comfortable in an heritage building and immerse yourself in the making of a historic craft.
 
Package Includes:
  • 2 overnights at the Valhalla Inn, an award winning full-service hotel (indoor pool, whirlpool, dining room, lounge, corporate services)
  • Admission and in-depth tour at Fort William Historical Park
  • Choice of heritage craft with instruction and materials as per the Fort's current workshop schedule.  See also craft list below.  
  • Welcome package - local info and mapDoug making birch basket

Sample Price per person: (2011 - will vary with craft chosen)
$ 449 per person Double CAN Funds + 13% HST
$ 499 per person Single + HST
 
Some of the heritage crafts available include:
Tin Storm Lantern
Heritage Tin LanternHoliday Decorations
Tinplate Drinking Tankard
Ship's Lantern (tin and glass)
Weather Vane
Shaker Box
Cask Firing
Campware: Tripod & S-Hooks
Ojibwa Snowshoes
Oval Tub
Three-Legged Stool
Drum Making
Beaded Barrette
Quill Work
Loom Beading
Wooden Bucket
Fort William Historical ParkBeadwork
Earrings with Beads & Quills
Gauntlet Mittens
Moccasins
Mukluks
Moose Mitts
Create a Capote
Leather and Wool Decorative Cushion

Notes:  Offered year round subject to availability of artisans and materials.