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Battle of the Windmill National Historic Site marks the site of the November 1838 Battle of the Windmill, fought around a grist windmill near Prescott, Ontario, Canada. In 1873, the original grist windmill was converted into a lighthouse by the Canadian Department of Marine.
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Battle of the Windmill National Historic Site

Windmill Rd, Prescott, ON K0E 1T1, Canada
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Battle of the Windmill National Historic Site marks the site of the November 1838 Battle of the Windmill, fought around a grist windmill near Prescott, Ontario, Canada. In 1873, the original grist windmill was converted into a lighthouse by the Canadian Department of Marine.

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Lynne LinLynne Lin
July 2022 update Free admission and free parking. East side of Prescott and 2 km from fort of Wellington. Battle of the Windmill National Historic Site marks the site of the November 1838 Battle of the Windmill, fought around a grist windmill near Prescott, Ontario, Canada. In 1873, the original grist windmill was converted into a lighthouse by the Canadian Department of Marine. Site is free to access and free parking in front. No parking between 22h-6h. On the ground there are explanations on how the battle started and how it ended. A short hiking trail by the water can be accessed from here. Good place to have a picnic or spending 30 min to wander around.
Leslie SweetLeslie Sweet
I really enjoyed visiting this location. Unfortunately, due to staffing (volunteers) issues, we could not enter the Windmill. I look forward to visiting another time so that I can see the interior, and venture further down the hiking path. Outhouse on site. **Only available when volunteers present. Some picnic tables. Informative plaques.
Jon FrauleyJon Frauley
By donation. Very cool 19th century windmill that was damaged during Upper Canada rebellion, then converted to a lighthouse. You can go up to the top. Great views of St Lawrence river. Didn’t know there were windmills like this in Ontario. Walking trail below accessed by stairs.
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July 2022 update Free admission and free parking. East side of Prescott and 2 km from fort of Wellington. Battle of the Windmill National Historic Site marks the site of the November 1838 Battle of the Windmill, fought around a grist windmill near Prescott, Ontario, Canada. In 1873, the original grist windmill was converted into a lighthouse by the Canadian Department of Marine. Site is free to access and free parking in front. No parking between 22h-6h. On the ground there are explanations on how the battle started and how it ended. A short hiking trail by the water can be accessed from here. Good place to have a picnic or spending 30 min to wander around.
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I really enjoyed visiting this location. Unfortunately, due to staffing (volunteers) issues, we could not enter the Windmill. I look forward to visiting another time so that I can see the interior, and venture further down the hiking path. Outhouse on site. **Only available when volunteers present. Some picnic tables. Informative plaques.
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By donation. Very cool 19th century windmill that was damaged during Upper Canada rebellion, then converted to a lighthouse. You can go up to the top. Great views of St Lawrence river. Didn’t know there were windmills like this in Ontario. Walking trail below accessed by stairs.
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July 2022 update

Free admission and free parking.

East side of Prescott and 2 km from fort of Wellington.

Battle of the Windmill National Historic Site marks the site of the November 1838 Battle of the Windmill, fought around a grist windmill near Prescott, Ontario, Canada. In 1873, the original grist windmill was converted into a lighthouse by the Canadian Department of Marine.

Site is free to access and free parking in front. No parking between 22h-6h. On the ground there are explanations on how the battle started and how it ended.

A short hiking trail by the water can be accessed from here. Good place to have a picnic or spending 30 min to...

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Entry is free but donations welcomed. You can go up to top where you can have awesome views of St Lawrence river and US side. It is historically important though there is limited things to see beyond the tower itself. There is no dedicated parking other than a small area (may be 5-6 cars worth) on the side of the road. Caution : Stairs are steep and may not be suitable for...

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7y

Lovely place to visit. Not a large area but still worth a look. Wonderful view is the St Lawrence Seaway. Beautiful place to sit and relax. Quiet and well taken care of. Close to home, drive by often. Lucky to have this near by! If you make it part of your day being a tourist along with the Fort Wellington and other local attractions.... Makes for great pics...

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