NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 06/17/12 -- Parks Canada will be hosting a special event to launch the commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 at Fort George National Historic Site.

Members of the media can request photos about the 1812 national historic sites to Parks Canada.

Please note that this advisory is subject to change without notice.

The details are as follows:

Date:          Monday, June 18, 2012

Time:          7:00 pm

Location:      Fort George National Historic Site
               51 Queens parade
               Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario