Fort Walsh National Historic Site

55 km SW of Maple Creek on Hwy 271. 1600 acre site in the Cypress Hills. Note: When travelling to Fort Walsh from Elkwater, AB, contact the site by phone or email for the best travel route.

Explore the Fort Walsh National Historic Site in southwest Saskatchewan, where history comes alive. Step back to the 1870s and walk through the wooden gates of a fort established by the North West Mounted Police. Learn about the Cypress Hills Massacre and its profound impact on the Nakoda people and Canadian history. Engage in a historical bartering experience at the trading post, and discover the value of a buffalo robe. Retrace the steps of James Morrow Walsh and his troops, understanding their peace negotiations with Sitting Bull post-Battle of Little Big Horn. Enjoy a leisurely walk among lodgepole pines and white spruce in the Cypress Hills forest. Follow updates on Instagram @parkscanada_sk and Facebook at facebook.com/saskNHS.

Please verify details on the Parks Canada website for season dates, current hours and visitor information. Off-season phone number (administration office): 306-662-2645.

Amenities

Family friendly
Cycling
Hiking
Picnic area
Guided tour