Overview
About Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.
Located on the north bank of the Columbia River, in sight of snowy mountain peaks and a vibrant urban landscape, this park has a rich cultural past. From a frontier fur trading post, to a powerful military legacy, the magic of flight, and the origin of the American Pacific Northwest, history is shared at four unique sites. Discover stories of transition, settlement, conflict, and community.
Weather
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is located in a mild, temperate climate. However, in the case of severe weather, park alerts posted on the park's website will provide information about emergency closures.
Entrance Fees
Day use/entrance fees are required for visitors ages 16 and up to access reconstructed Fort Vancouver. Federal Interagency Passes are accepted. There is no day use/entrance fee for visitors accessing the Visitor Center, Pearson Air Museum, the Barclay House, and McLoughlin House.
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Things to do
Discover Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.
At-Home Archaeology and Museum Activities for Kids
Learn about archaeology and museums at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site with these fun activities for kids!
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Become a Junior Ranger at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Collect them all! Earn three Junior Ranger badges at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.
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Bicycling at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
1-2 HoursRide through many layers of history by bringing your bike to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site!
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Birdwatching at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
In the midst of urban Vancouver, Washington, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, with its open green spaces and trees, is a great place to watch birds!
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Bring Your Dog to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
15-90 MinutesFort Vancouver National Historic Site offers several trails for dog walking, and a summer Bark Ranger program designed for visitors and their dogs.
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Experience the Fort Vancouver Kitchen
5-30 MinutesAt the reconstructed Fort Vancouver, you can watch a cooking demonstration from the 1840s in the fort's Kitchen!
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Level 1 Trails at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
0-40 MinutesLearn about Level 1 walking trails at Fort Vancouver. Level 1 trails are wheelchair-accessible and can be walked in 15 minutes with minimal elevation change.
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Level 2 Trails at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
25-30 MinutesLearn about Level 2 walking trails at Fort Vancouver. Level 2 trails are wheelchair-accessible and can be walked in under 30 minutes with an elevation change of less than 20 feet.
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Level 3 Trails at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
15-90 MinutesLearn about Level 3 walking trails at Fort Vancouver. Level 3 trails and routes can be walked in 90 minutes with an elevation change of up to 50 feet.
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