Fort MacLeod Attractions 
It was the whisky-smuggling trade which led to the founding of the town of Fort MacLeod by the Crowsnest Highway in southern Alberta. In the 1870s American smugglers traded extensively with the prairie Indians, especially with the Blackfoot, bartering cheap whisky for buffalo hides.
In 1874, after their famous march through wild country, the Northwest Mounted Police set up their new headquarters here with the aim of putting an end to this illegal trade and restoring peace and order to this frontier region. The "Old West" is remembered in various historical buildings in the town center.
In 1874, after their famous march through wild country, the Northwest Mounted Police set up their new headquarters here with the aim of putting an end to this illegal trade and restoring peace and order to this frontier region. The "Old West" is remembered in various historical buildings in the town center.
Fort Macleod - The Fort Museum of the North West Mounted Police (Fort Museum)
Built in 1957 the Fort Macleod Museum sets out to portray the Northwest Mounted Police fort built in 1874 and southern Alberta's first outpost; this is achieved by means of some original buildings, exhibitions about the police, the lifestyle and history of the Blackfoot Indians and pioneers, and the story behind the fortifications.
In July and August, Museums Musical Riders, wearing the 1878 scarlet uniforms ride through the streets four times a day.
All values are in Canada Dollars
In July and August, Museums Musical Riders, wearing the 1878 scarlet uniforms ride through the streets four times a day.
The Fort Museum of the North West Mounted Police
Box 776
Fort Macleod, AB T0L0Z0
Canada
Box 776
Fort Macleod, AB T0L0Z0
Canada
Phone 1 (403) 553-4703
Fax 1 (403) 553-3451
Hours
May 4 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
July 1 to September 5
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 6 to September 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Family | $ 25.00 |
| Adult | $ 8.50 |
| Senior | $ 7.50 |
| Students | $ 6.00 |
| Child | $ 5.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
