Visit Us

We are open during the construction along 100th Ave! Check out our Visit Us page for more information on where to park and how to access the Warden’s Residence from July – October 2024. For groups of 10 or more, please call us at 780-998-1783 to book your tour slot.

100th Avenue Construction: We are still open!

The Fort Heritage Precinct remains open for tours during the 100th Avenue construction! Parking is available at the CN Station, Auxiliary Parking lot along 101st St, and by Legacy Park.

The map below shows the anticipated road closures in red, and available parking in yellow.

Please call us at 780-998-1783 for more details!

What’s in store for you

In Fort Saskatchewan’s downtown core you will find the Fort Heritage Precinct nestled on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. The Precinct celebrates three distinct time periods: the City’s earliest history is represented by the 1875 North West Mounted Police (NWMP) Fort, while the historical village and 1905 Canadian Northern Railway Station capture the experiences of the earliest settlers. The 1937 Warden’s Residence showcases Alberta’s Provincial Gaol (jail) history and serves as the Precinct’s Visitor Information Centre.

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.

The Fort Heritage Precinct is also a great outdoor recreation area where you can feed the City’s flock of sheep, toboggan down the river valley hills, skate under the winter lights at Legacy Park, and enjoy the beautiful trails year-round. The museum does not offer food services, however, restaurants are within very easy walking distance.

Accessibility

The  Warden’s Residence, North West Mounted Police Fort and Canadian Northern Railway Station are wheelchair/walker accessible. The Historical Village is not wheelchair accessible but can be managed by individuals with limited walking abilities who do not tire easily.

The Fort Heritage Precinct is an outdoor site so be sure to prepare for the weather and bring a pair of walking shoes in order to experience all that the site has to offer.

Education Programs

Our Education Programs are designed to support the delivery of knowledge, outcomes and historical thinking skills as outlined in the Alberta Social Studies Curriculum by offering engaging and interactive programs for grades K-5. Through various sessions, instructed by knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff, we offer teachers and students a unique opportunity to bring the history of Alberta and Canada to life.

If you’re interested in bringing your students to the Fort Heritage Precinct, reach out to us at 780-998-1783 or at [email protected]!

Our Mission

Through the collection, research, preservation, and interpretation of local history, we create an environment of inspiration for our regional community to discover the development of Fort Saskatchewan and surrounding areas and its relevance to Western Canadian and Canadian history.

"Amazing learning connections were made between our study of past and present and your program. Lunch facilities were great. The games and hands on activities we played were so much fun. So many happy faces to be spending time in jail! The tour of village were also extremely well done. Again, the children were kept engaged and involved. The mock trial was great fun. I can’t say enough about your program It is absolutely fanstastic. Your staff does an outstanding job leading the children."