Fort George & Buckingham House

Fort George & Buckingham House

Located just 13km outside Elk Point, Fort George & Buckingham House offers visitors a hands-on glimpse into our fur trade past.

Step through the doors at Fort George & Buckingham House to discover a fascinating time in Alberta’s early fur trade.

The modern visitor centre was opened exactly 200 years after the original fur trade forts were built. Inside you’ll find an interactive museum gallery, travelling exhibits, activities, guided tours and modern visitor facilities.

After you’ve explored the visitor centre, it’s time to step out to the wooded trails and into history to where Fort George and Buckingham House once stood.

Although the forts disappeared back into the landscape many years ago, archaeologists uncovered the remains of the buildings. The perimeters of the structures that made up the two forts have been marked so that you can stand where history happened. Interpretive panels provide more information about the people and activities that made the bustling fur trade work.

Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Wednesday through Sunday and holiday Mondays, closed regular Mondays and Tuesdays

Admission: Adults – $5.00, Seniors – $4.00, Youth (7-17 yrs) – $2.00, Under 6 yrs – free, Family – $14.00

Credits Cards: Visa, MasterCard, Debit

Food Services: Snack foods

Shopping: Gift shop

Group Access: Bus Parking / Drop-off

Handicap Access: Yes

Seasonal Openings: May Long Weekend to Labour Day

Events:

The People of Fort George & Buckingham House: 1792 (July 4-5 and August 1-3)
Puzzle of the Past: Archaeology at Fort George & Buckingham House (July 11-12 and August 8-9)
Bounty of the Land: Bears and Berries at Fort George & Buckingham House (July 18-19 and August 15-16)
One River, Many Boats! Water Transportation at Fort George & Buckingham House (July 25-26 and August 22-23)

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