Protecting a National Historic Site: Restoring the shoreline

around Fort Mississauga

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

Niagara-on-the-Lake is a picturesque town located on the shores

of Lake Ontario, at the mouth of the Niagara River. Known for its

wineries and summer theatre, the town also attracts visitors to the

Fort Mississauga National Historic Site, a large, square brick defensive

tower with star-shaped earthworks, set along the river’s shoreline.

In recent years, severe climate events have signif icantly eroded portions

of this shoreline, notably along a 400m-long strip of land by the Fort.

Englobe assembled a team of experts from of f ices across the country

to provide a long-term solution that would protect the area against a

1-in-100-year climate event and help to preserve the integrity of this

crucial National Historic Site. The team’s collaborative spirit and united

expertise combined to create a sustainable, robust design that will

protect the Lake Ontario shoreline from further erosion and enthrall

visitors to Fort Mississauga for decades to come.

Restored shorelines

Introduction Environment Social Governance Appendix

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ELEVATING CLIENT COLLABORATIONS – Sustainable service of ferings

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

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