Fort Carlton Provincial Historic Park

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Latitude: 52.87052° N, Longitude: -106.5249° W
Central - 26 km W of Duck Lake on Hwy 212; or approximately 100 km N of Saskatoon via Hwys 11 and 212.

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Fort Carlton was an important hub for the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) from 1810 - 1885. Located on the North Saskatchewan River and with easy access by land, this site was an ideal place to warehouse goods and gather provisions for other posts. An important negotiation site for Treaty Six in 1876, Fort Carlton was accidently burned down during a hasty evacuation that took place during the Northwest Resistance of 1885.

Today, Fort Carlton Provincial Historic Park features a reconstructed palisade, fur and provisions store, trade store, clerks quarters and tipi encampment. Visitors can see, touch and smell artifacts such as bison hides, beaver pelts and more. Interpretive staff are on hand to answer questions and lead activities. The park also features hiking trails, a picnic area and small, rustic campground with reservable sites.

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Open May 20 to Aug 26, Thu to Mon, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., closed Tue, Wed, and Jul 1. Daily programming and special events available. Learn more here.

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Certifications and Affiliations

Provincial Heritage Property designation

Access

Country / Rural

Services

Bus parking
Estimated viewing time (hours): 2
Firewood - free
Guided tour
Interpretive program
Tourist information available

Amenities

Drinking water
Firepit
Group camping
Modern washroom
Nature trails
Non-electric sites
Picnic area
Picnic shelter
Picnic tables
Pit toilet
Tenting sites

Activities

Birding / Wildlife viewing
Camping
Canoeing
Fishing
Geocaching
Hiking

Inclusive Travel

Pet friendly

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Fort Carlton Provincial Historic Park | Trade Days

Fort Carlton Provincial Historic Park

Jul 13, 2024

Step back in time and experience life at Fort Carlton. Explore the daily life of fur trappers and traders, experience Indigenous cultural presentations, relax with some tea and bannock, learn about archaeology initiatives at Fort Carlton and more!
Event time 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. This event is free with a valid Park Entry Permit.

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