This fort is beautiful and interesting, with helpful staff. With the airplane museum which is also part of the complex (planes from WWI, primarily), it made for a perfect 60-90 minute visit before we went to the airport, which is minutes away.

Personally...I love history so anything old and rich with stories is my thing. It was a short visit since I was too broke to pay the entrance fee at the time. I went with a girl there once and now that I think about it,...More

Besides the view of fireworks. You can arrive early and at other times of year to encounter authentic dress, games etc.. happening at the fort. Each person in costume has been trained to give a real "performance" from the time the fort was at it's...More

I would recommend stopping at the Visitor Info Center before visiting the fort. There is a very good 30 minute film that explains the history & restoration of the fort as well as several info signs & artifacts. The original fur trading fort burned down...More

The site has free parking and admission. There are several buildings spread around the grounds. There are helpful rangers in the visitors center. The visitors center has a small gift shop. A good way to spend a couple of hours learning some history.

Very nice exhibits and excellent demonstrations. Have always enjoyed the blacksmith demonstration and the information presented in the trading post is very good. Other exhibits such as the carpentry shop are also very fine. When there, be sure to walk over to the workers' village...More

enjoyed Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Went in the morning. Dogs are not allowed past front gate so took them out for a nice long walk in field next to fort. Lucky we were invited to enjoy a tour group and allowed into more rooms...More