Fort Heritage Precinct

Hear Our Voices: Michel People & Residential Schools is a travelling multimedia exhibit that shares the stories and experiences of members of the Michel Band while exploring the intergenerational effects of Canada’s residential school system. Through personal video testimonies and historic [...]

Join us on Saturdays throughout July and August for guided themed tours to learn about the history of Fort Saskatchewan! Check out the line up here for dates, times, and topics! The Modern Flammable Home Specialty Tour July 4 & August 1 at 11:00am and 1:00pm Approx. 90 minute run time Cost $13.0 [...]

Jail break at the fort! Your accomplice in horse thievery has been apprehended by the Northwest Mounted Police and you’re determined to help them escape custody. Thankfully, you’ve found a letter that you believe can lead you to a spare set of keys. Will you be able to follow the clues in time t [...]

Come explore Fort Saskatchewan’s dark past. Hear the chilling stories of some of the 34 people executed at the Fort and Provincial Gaol earning the city its reputation as the “Hanging Town.” This event is rated for adults 18 years or older. Summer dates are currently sold out but t [...]

On October 23 & 24 from 7:00-8:30pm step into the world of seances and spirits. Learn about the rise of spiritualism in the 1800s, from early practices to today’s paranormal investigations. This event is rated for adults 18 years or older, or participants 14+ accompanied by an adult. Limit [...]

With fast fashion taking over our lives (and landfills,) we have largely forgotten the important role that mending has played in human civilization since we first began wearing clothes. Until very recently, mending and altering garments would have been vital skills in every family, as new clothes we [...]

Step into history with Mounties and Monsters, a tabletop role-playing game for youth. Play as Mounties, fur traders, or bootleggers in story driven sessions set in different eras of Canadian history. No experience needed and all supplies are provided. Try one session or join them all for a unique fa [...]

Wednesday, November 11 | 1:00 pm | Fort Saskatchewan Cemetery (11090 86 Ave) Honour the lives and stories of Fort Saskatchewan’s veterans. Join us for a FREE guided tour exploring their contributions—both overseas and at home. The tour will be outdoors and will last approximately 90 minutes, ple [...]

Experience the magic of the season at Winter Wonderland in the Fort! Join us on December 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Fort Heritage Precinct for a cozy, festive afternoon fit for all ages. This free, drop-in event promises something special for everyone: kids can get creative with holiday crafts, enjo [...]

The Thrifty Cooking program series gives participants the chance to learn (and eat!) historical recipes that kept folks going during hard times, while learning about the innovative recipe-makers of the past. The recipes you’ll use are from cookbooks in the museum’s collection! Ages 14+ Session 1 [...]

Spring has sprung! Celebrate with us at the Fort Heritage Precinct on Saturday, April 11 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. All activities will take place inside the Fort. Enjoy FREE games, crafts, face painting, and a scavenger hunt! Lots of festive fun for the whole family! There will also be access to [...]

October 25, 2:00-5:00 pm Planning on going to Trunk or Treat in the CN Station parking lot? Stop by and join us in the Historic Village at the Fort Heritage Precinct for an afternoon of FREE trick-or-treating fun! Our staff will be there to greet you on the steps of the historic buildings of the pre [...]