We have old forts all over Canada that sill function as though they would have back then with real military working there. I love watching the changing of the guard. At Fort Henry in Kingston, ON you can see the full parade of arms each day as well as a military 10 gun salute and cannon firing. It is amazing how formal the dress was way back in the early days. I can't help but think how miserable it would have been to wear those clothes on a hot summer day.