David Thompson Highway (Highway 11)
The David Thompson Highway branches off towards the east where the North Saskatchewan River cuts north/south through the Rocky Mountains.
The highway runs east, through Rocky Mountain House, Red Deer and Settler. It is a great alternative to the Trans-Canada, offering scenic views. This is a lesser known route, following the Saskatchewan River. The most impressive area of the David Thompson Highway is the area West of Nordegg.
The highway runs east, through Rocky Mountain House, Red Deer and Settler. It is a great alternative to the Trans-Canada, offering scenic views. This is a lesser known route, following the Saskatchewan River. The most impressive area of the David Thompson Highway is the area West of Nordegg.
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Rocky Mountian House - Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site, Canada
Between 1799 and 1875, five different fur-trading posts existed along the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. Rocky Mountain House Historic Site tells the story of the fur trade with exhibits of trade items and aboriginal objects. Two walking trails connect the remains of four forts. On site interpreters can also offer insight into the time period of the fur trade.
Rocky Mountain House Historic Site is located approximately 6 km (3.5 mi.) west of the town of Rocky Mountain House.
Rocky Mountain House Historic Site is located approximately 6 km (3.5 mi.) west of the town of Rocky Mountain House.
Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site
Site 127 Comp 6 RR 4
Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T2A4
Canada
Site 127 Comp 6 RR 4
Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T2A4
Canada
Phone 1 (403) 845-2412
Fax 1 (403) 845-5320
Hours
May 21 to September 5
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
