Historic places inAmherstburg
Ontario
- historic places
- 13historic places
- built
- 1790–1939built
Recognized by
- National 12
- Provincial 1
Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada1796Photo: Parks Canada Agency / Agence Parcs Canada.
Belle Vue National Historic Site of Canada1816
Amherstburg First Baptist Church National Historic Site of Canada1848
Nazrey African Methodist Episcopal Church National Historic Site of Canada1848
Visitor Orientation Centre1939
Where to start
The most widely recognized places first, then the oldest.
Photo: Jennifer Cousineau, Agence Parcs Canada / Parks Canada Agency, 2017.National1790Park House National Historic Site of CanadaAlso known as Park HousePark House National Historic Site of Canada is an attractive one-and-a-half storey house of “French framed” construction, typical of 18th century French Canadian dwellings in the Detroit River region.
Photo: Parks Canada Agency / Agence Parcs Canada, 2005.National1796Bois Blanc Island Lighthouse and Blockhouse National Historic Site of CanadaAlso known as Bois Blanc Island Lighthouse and BlockhouseBois Blanc Island Lighthouse and Blockhouse National Historic Site of Canada is located on Bois Blanc Island in the Detroit River, near Amherstburg, Ontario.
Photo: Parks Canada Agency / Agence Parcs CanadaNational1836LighthouseAlso known as Phare de l'île Bois BlancThe Lighthouse at Bois Blanc Island Lighthouse and Blockhouse National Historic Site of Canada is located on a large, grassed area of Bois Blanc Island.
Built over time
The busiest decade was the 1790s, with 3 of the 13 places.
1 place has no recorded construction date.
All 13 places
- 1848NationalCommunityAmherstburg First Baptist Church National Historic Site of CanadaAlso known as Amherstburg First Baptist Church
NationalWaterwaysAmherstburg Navy Yard National Historic Site of CanadaAlso known as Amherstburg Navy Yard- 1816NationalHomesBelle Vue National Historic Site of CanadaAlso known as Belle Vue
- 1796NationalDefenceBois Blanc Island Lighthouse and Blockhouse National Historic Site of CanadaAlso known as Bois Blanc Island Lighthouse and Blockhouse
1819NationalDefenceBrick Barrack
1818ProvincialChrist Church Amherstburg (Anglican)Also known as Christ Church
1831NationalDefenceCommissariat Office / Callum HouseAlso known as Bureau de l'intendance / maison Callum- 1796NationalDefenceFort Malden National Historic Site of CanadaAlso known as Fort Malden
1861NationalHomesHough House- 1836NationalWaterwaysLighthouseAlso known as Phare de l'île Bois Blanc
- 1848NationalFaithNazrey African Methodist Episcopal Church National Historic Site of CanadaAlso known as Nazrey African Methodist Episcopal Church
- 1790NationalHomesPark House National Historic Site of CanadaAlso known as Park House
- 1939NationalLeisureVisitor Orientation Centre
On the map
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- Notable interiors 7
- Brick 6
- Waterfronts and harbours 5
- Riversides 5
- War of 1812 4
- Verandahs and porches 3
- Restored and rebuilt 3
- Gardens and grounds 3
Collections are Heritage Guide’s groupings, made from each place’s register description.
From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, as last updated on December 12, 2025.