Tour of the Captain Keating House at Discovery Harbour in Penetanguishene, Ontario

A quick tour of Captain Keating House in Penetanguishene, Ontario Canada

Filmed with iPhone 15

The Captain Keating House is a historic building located at Discovery Harbour in Penetanguishene, Ontario, originally built for Captain James Keating who served as the Fort Adjutant of the military establishment for 20 years. [1]

(https://discoveryharbour.on.ca/about-us/historic-background/), [2] (https://empiretimber.wordpress.com/2018/05/29/research-trajectory-6-penetanguishene-part-1/)

History and BackgroundCaptain James Keating: An Irish-born veteran who served with distinction in the War of 1812 (noted for his role at Prairie du Chien) before moving to Penetanguishene in 1828. [1]

(https://www.facebook.com/discoveryharbour/videos/learn-a-little-more-about-james-keating-his-life-and-death-as-fort-adjutant-at-t/1129442367804302/), [2]

(https://www.simcoe.com/news/recognizing-a-piece-of-local-history/article_88863cd6-146f-5993-8158-448b6bc3e980.html), [3] (https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=260473)

Role: As Fort Adjutant, Keating managed daily operations and provided leadership continuity for the garrison. [1]

(https://attractionsontario.ca/attraction-listings/discovery-harbour/)

The House: The historic residence has been maintained on the Discovery Harbour site, where it is used for heritage demonstrations, historic cooking programs, and seasonal events. It is also featured in local folklore and ghost tours. [1]

(https://www.simcoe.com/things-to-do/a-spine-tingling-adventure-ghost-tours-escape-room-highlight-summer-schedule-at-penetanguishene-s-discovery/article_5e09d791-9964-536c-b6c6-1f02d0537ef5.html), [2]

(https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ8DgxcMnMX/), [3] (https://discoveryharbour.on.ca/events/pirates-of-the-bay/), [4]

(https://www.simcoe.com/things-to-do/ghost-tours-at-discovery-harbour-can-be-a-spooky-experience/article_df435891-d1e6-5a64-9606-22bc21a8faef.html), [5]

(https://empiretimber.wordpress.com/2018/05/29/research-trajectory-6-penetanguishene-part-1/)