Fort George and Buckingham House Provincial Historic Site

Fort George and Buckingham House Provincial Historic Site Fort George & Buckingham House Provincial Historic Site tells the story of two competing fur trade forts open between 1792-1800.

The site is open seasonally, Victoria Day Long Weekend to Labour Day. Comment rules: http://alberta.ca/SMComments In the 1790’s two competing fur trading posts were built almost side by side high on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. Established before Fort Edmonton and part of an intense continent-wide race for furs, these forts were on the very leading edge of the fur trade as it moved w

estward. Today our modern interpretive centre tells the story of trappers, traders, and native women living in or trading with the forts. While the forts themselves are long gone, today you can stand where the forts once stood and imagine what life was like over 220 years ago. We offer guided interpretive tours of both the interpretive centre and the archaeological sites. Tours take about 1 ½ hours and include a beautiful walk through our aspen parkland landscape. We have fully accessible washrooms, displays and a viewing platform in the interpretive centre with more limited access to the fort sites. We are open from 10:00am to 5:00pm daily from May 15 to Labour Day.

What are the chances that your garbage will ever be on display in a museum? Probably pretty low. But Fort George has the...
06/12/2026

What are the chances that your garbage will ever be on display in a museum? Probably pretty low.

But Fort George has the distinction of having our garbage on display at the Royal Alberta Museum!

This pile of buffalo bones is from the garbage heap at Fort George, and this small sample from the refuse pile gives us a great visual reminder about the importance of buffalo meat in the fur trade. Fort George played a vital role in the network of North West Company trading forts because it was a key provider of pemmican. This dried meat product was the food that allowed other parts of the fur trade to function.

Remember: without food, there’s no trading and no travelling! Fort George helped meet this need for meat.

School program forecastThis week we expect a large wave of young scholars filling the historic site while they explore w...
06/10/2026

School program forecast
This week we expect a large wave of young scholars filling the historic site while they explore what life was like in 1792. If you’d like a personal tour, please plan to arrive after 2:30.

Warm days along the North Saskatchewan River below Fort George. Have you walked down the steep hill to reach the river? ...
06/07/2026

Warm days along the North Saskatchewan River below Fort George. Have you walked down the steep hill to reach the river? Careful! The river runs really quickly in the spring. Be sure to stay well away from the water.

School program forecastIt’s raining and pouring eager young’uns at Fort George this week!If you are looking for a guided...
06/03/2026

School program forecast
It’s raining and pouring eager young’uns at Fort George this week!
If you are looking for a guided tour, come on by after 2:30 once our young visitors have returned to school.

The first week in June is Seniors’ Week at Alberta’s Provincial Historic Sites. From June 1 to 7, all seniors (65+) get ...
05/31/2026

The first week in June is Seniors’ Week at Alberta’s Provincial Historic Sites. From June 1 to 7, all seniors (65+) get free admission to Fort George & Buckingham House. Stop by and explore Alberta’s history with us this summer, and don’t forget to share your favourite bit of history with us while you’re here!

Handle with Care - Legacies of ConfederationIn this video Canada's History goes behind-the-scenes at the Manitoba Museum...
05/29/2026

Handle with Care - Legacies of Confederation

In this video Canada's History goes behind-the-scenes at the Manitoba Museum to view and to touch artifacts and specimens.

Watch now: in this video Canada's History goes behind-the-scenes at the Manitoba Museum to take a look at and touch artifacts and specimens. 

School program forecast:The Fort George & Buckingham House Forecast for May 27, 28, & 29:This week we expect a large wav...
05/27/2026

School program forecast:
The Fort George & Buckingham House Forecast for May 27, 28, & 29:
This week we expect a large wave of young scholars filling the historic site while they explore what life was like in 1792. If you’d like a personal tour, please plan to arrive after 2:30 pm.

Fort George Forecast:100% chance of school programs from May 20, 21 and 22.During this exciting time we invite all other...
05/20/2026

Fort George Forecast:
100% chance of school programs from May 20, 21 and 22.
During this exciting time we invite all other guests to join us for tours after 2:30 pm on weekdays and on weekends to receive personalized tours!

The flag is flying and we are open for business! The Fort George & Buckingham House visitor centre is now officially ope...
05/16/2026

The flag is flying and we are open for business!
The Fort George & Buckingham House visitor centre is now officially open for the season. Come by for a tour!

Open Wednesday- Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm.

Open on holiday Mondays, including Monday, May 18th, 2026.

Address

6015 Twp Road 565
Elk Point, AB

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

780 724-2611

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