Museum
Fort Calgary
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Fort Calgary is the historic site where the North-West Mounted Police established a fort in 1875, leading to the founding of Calgary. Today, it houses a museum that tells the story of the city's origins through interactive exhibits and artifacts. Visitors can explore the reconstructed fort, walk along the river pathways, and learn about Indigenous and settler histories. The site's location at the meeting of the Bow and Elbow Rivers offers scenic views and a peaceful atmosphere.
Don't miss
- Explore the reconstructed 1875 fort and original barracks
- View the interactive exhibits on Calgary's founding and Indigenous history
- Walk the riverfront paths at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Fort Calgary
You can visit Fort Calgary on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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