Frenchman Butte National Historic Site

Explore the historical depths of Frenchman Butte National Historic Site, where the echoes of an 1885 skirmish between Big Bear’s Cree warriors and the Alberta Field Force resonate. Visitors can follow the same trails, view the original gun pits, and learn about this pivotal event through cairns detailing the battle. For a more comprehensive experience, the Frenchman Butte Heritage Centre offers guided tours of the Rifle Pits and the site of Fort Pitt. This fort played a significant role in the Hudson’s Bay Fur trade and the 1885 Northwest Resistance. Picnic areas are available at both locations, with year-round access for self-guided tours.