The Fort Heritage Precinct

We are open for tours! For groups of 10 or more, please call us at 780-998-1783 to book your tour slot.

Experience History at the Fort Heritage Precinct

Explore over 140 years of Fort Saskatchewan History through tours, programming, and research opportunities.

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Take a Tour Through Time

Take a Tour Through Time

Throughout the year, The Fort Heritage Precinct is accessible through guided tours. As you take a tour through the NWMP Fort, you will be whisked back in time to imagine yourself as a constable climbing the bastion to view the surrounding landscape. After exploring the Fort, hop forward in time to the historical village, where you can imagine yourself as a student in the 1902 Castle School, visualize life as a settler in the early 20th century, and see how the town doctor lived in the 1920s. You can also explore Fort Saskatchewan’s history of law and order at the 1909 Courthouse and 1937 Warden’s Residence.

Please note that only the exteriors of the buildings in the Fort Heritage Precinct may be viewed without a tour.

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Field Trips to the Fort Heritage Precinct

The Fort Heritage Precinct offers a variety of educational programs designed to support historical thinking, delivery, and synthesis of knowledge as outlined in the Alberta Social Studies Curriculum. Through programs offered by knowledgeable and enthusiastic instructors, we offer students and teachers an interactive opportunity to engage with the rich history of our province and country.

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Upcoming Public Programs

The “Modern” Flammable Home Tour

July 13, 2024

Curious about combustibles in historic homes? Have we got a tour for you! As folks attempted to modernize homes from the late 1800s into the 1950s and 60s, unfortunate fire-related mishaps and tragedies occurred. Learn more about the “modern” products, building materials, and practices that led...

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Dried Flower Wreath Workshop

April 20, 2024

Bring on that spring feeling and create your own locally-grown dried floral wreath with Josephine from Busy Bea Farm. All flower supplies (including pre-made willow wreaths) and instruction will be provided, but please bring your own scissors and gardening gloves (as needed). Ages 10 years and up. ...

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"The leaders of each session were informative and engaged the students. They were well prepared and really made the program interesting!"