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The history of Fort Willow is closely linked with that of the Nine Mile Portage. Fort Willow was built in Simcoe County to support military operations following the War of 1812. In 1996, a site improvement program was established by volunteers from the Midhurst Historical Society in order to preserve this historical landmark. This group now operates as the Fort Willow improvement group, under the NVCA. Fort Willow is open year round.

To get to Fort Willow, take County Rd. 90 to Grenfel Rd. and travel 5 km north to the parking lot on the left. An alternate route is George Johnston Rd. off either County Rd. 90 from the south or Hwy 26 from the north, then go west on Portage Trail for 3 km. The route is well signed. You can access the Trans Canada / Ganaraska / North Simcoe Rail Trail by going down the stairs at the back of the Fort.