Canada 1812: Forged in Fire

Season 1

Canada 1812: Forged in Fire is a six-part series bringing to light the real people who took part in this seminal moment in North American history. Both countries claim the War of 1812 steeled national resolve, strengthening the new United States and leading to the creation of Canada. Roll over the image above to discover the heroes of the War of 1812.

Where to Watch Canada 1812: Forged in Fire • Season 1

6 Episodes

Isaac Brock
E1
Isaac BrockThough General Brock was killed leading a charge at Queenston Heights in October 1812, the British eventually won the battle, sending the Americans back across the river and making Brock into a war hero and martyr.
Charles de Salaberry
E2
Charles de SalaberryA life-long military man, Charles de Salaberry used a well-trained militia force, the Voltigeurs, as well as the features of the natural landscape to defeat invading Americans in Chateauguay, QC.
Laura Secord
E3
Laura SecordAfter learning of American plans for an attack on a British outpost, Laura Secord travelled 30 km through rough bush to warn the British troops encamped near Thorold, ON.
Tecumseh
E4
TecumsehTecumseh joined the British with the hope of preventing further American encroachment into First Nations territories. When he died near the Thames River in Upper Canada, his dream of a native territory died with him.
John Norton
E5
John NortonThough John Norton was half-Scottish, half-Cherokee, he was given a Seneca title. During the War of 1812, he lead native warriors from the Six Nations and other First Nations communities to fight on the side of the British.
Enos Collins
E6
Enos CollinsEnos Collins was a Nova Scotia merchant, whose ship The Liverpool Packet became one of the most dreaded privateers on the Atlantic Coast, captured 50 American ships during the War of 1812.