South - Fort Walsh
Museum, RCMP / Military, National Historic Site, Scenic / Historic Tour, Public Trails
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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.
Latitude: 49.56168° N,
Longitude: -109.8746° W
Longitude: -109.8746° W
At the Fort Walsh National Historic Site, step back in time to the 1870s and discover life at a working fort in the spectacular Cypress Hills during the lawless time of rotgut whiskey runners. Imagine the scarlet serge-clad North West Mounted Police (NWMP) marching across the prairies, hear Metis legends handed down through generations, learn traditional crafts and skills, and uncover the history of Canada's part in the aftermath of the Cypress Hills Massacre. Test your bartering skills at the new trading post and Metis cabins, walk the new interpretive walking trail or hike the new backcountry route. Find the Parks Canada Red Chairs. Don't miss the Xplorers Program for Kids. See website for Special Events schedule. Follow Fort Walsh on twitter at @ParksCanada_SK #FtWalshNHS #timetoconnect.
Please plan ahead and check the Parks Canada website for the most up-to-date information on hours of operation and what to expect when you arrive. Note: the Cypress Hills Massacre Tour will not occur in 2021 due to Covid-19.
Open May 21 to Sep 24.
South - Fort Walsh








