Fort Steele Heritage Town

Fort Steele Heritage Town Where History Comes Alive! Step back in time and explore the sights, sounds, and stories of 1890s life in the East Kootenays.

Wagon rides, heritage animals, costumed interpreters, and hands-on fun - just down the road from Cranbrook, BC! 🐴⛏️👒

For this weeks' What is itWednesday, we challenge you to guess what this itemis from our archives!Comment your answers d...
06/10/2026

For this weeks' What is it
Wednesday, we challenge you to guess what this item
is from our archives!
Comment your answers down below and check back on
Friday when we reveal the answer.

Fort Steele Heritage Town is looking for volunteers to help keep the stories, skills, and spirit of the past alive.Meet ...
06/09/2026

Fort Steele Heritage Town is looking for volunteers to help keep the stories, skills, and spirit of the past alive.

Meet new people, learn something new, and become part of the community that brings history to life.

Join the crew:
https://form.jotform.com/250545618238258

Questions? Reach out to [email protected]

NOTICEFort Steele Heritage Town will be closing early at 2PM on Thursday, June 11th for a staff event. Fear not! Regula...
06/08/2026

NOTICE
Fort Steele Heritage Town will be closing early at 2PM on Thursday, June 11th for a staff event. Fear not! Regular hours of operation will resume the next day.
We apologize for any inconvenience.

Join us for a season packed with unforgettable experiences, including Birds of Prey life shows, The Symphony of the Koot...
06/07/2026

Join us for a season packed with unforgettable experiences, including Birds of Prey life shows, The Symphony of the Kootenays and an evening of laughs with Wes Barker.

Looking for a unique Father's Day outing? For just $10, create a handmade gift for Dad with a leather coaster and a tin pencil cup, plus enjoy special interactive educational programs that are usually only available to school groups.

Check out our upcoming events and start planning your next visit!

Embrace scenic views and moving music.🎻🎵On the Horizon is an outdoor gathering shaped by sound, story, and place. Set be...
06/07/2026

Embrace scenic views and moving music.🎻🎵
On the Horizon is an outdoor gathering shaped by sound, story, and place. Set beneath open sky, the concert brings together orchestral music, Eagle Bear Spirit drummers, and storyteller Joe Pierre, in a shared celebration of the land that holds us. Drums carry across the air with a steady, grounding pulse, while spoken word threads through the evening and music unfolds in conversation with the landscape itself.

Designed as an experience rather than a traditional concert, the evening invites audiences to listen differently, with the land as both setting and partner. It is a moment of connection, reflection, and gratitude, honouring where we come from and what lies ahead.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for What Is It Wednesday!This week’s mystery item was a Tonsillotome or Tonsil Guil...
06/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for What Is It Wednesday!

This week’s mystery item was a Tonsillotome or Tonsil Guillotine, used to remove tonsils.

We loved seeing everyone’s guesses and ideas. Keep checking back every Wednesday for a new mystery item from around the Fort and our archives, then join us again on Fridays to discover the answer and learn a little more about the history behind it.
See you next week for another round of What Is It Wednesday!

Printing, tin and leather works are in full swing! 📜🔨Step in any day we are open to experience history first hand with o...
06/05/2026

Printing, tin and leather works are in full swing! 📜🔨
Step in any day we are open to experience history first hand with our trades demonstrations.
Fom leathercrafting demonstrations to historic printmaking, every building tells a story!


With the hustle and bustle of summer coming up, we would like to make sure you have the best experience possible.To ensu...
06/04/2026

With the hustle and bustle of summer coming up, we would like to make sure you have the best experience possible.
To ensure you get the most out of your visit, we recommend you wear comfortable footwear and dress appropriately for the weather. 🌦
We also you suggest checking in at our visitor centre before your visit to ensure the activities you are looking for are available.
Happy planning!

Volunteers Wanted!The town is growing and we could use an extra hand.If you enjoy history, meeting people, and being par...
06/03/2026

Volunteers Wanted!

The town is growing and we could use an extra hand.

If you enjoy history, meeting people, and being part of something special, we'd love to have you join the Fort Steele volunteer team.

Questions? reach out to [email protected]

Ready to apply! here: https://form.jotform.com/250545618238258

For this weeks' What is it Wednesday, we challenge you to guess what this item is from our archives!Comment your answers...
06/03/2026

For this weeks' What is it Wednesday, we challenge you to guess what this item is from our archives!
Comment your answers down below and check back on Friday when we reveal the answer.

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9851 BC-95
Fort Steele, BC
V0B1N0

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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