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Fort Carlton

Fort Carlton

Southwest of Prince Albert and a short distancenorth of Duck Lake in Canada along the North

Saskatchewan River

Type Stockade

Built 1810

Constructionmaterials

Wood found locally

In use 1810-1885

Controlled by Hudson's Bay Company,Canada (North-West MountedPolice)

Battles/wars Battle of Duck Lake

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Contents

1 The History

2 Why Should I Visit?

3 What Else is There?

4 Visitor Information

5 Off-Site Contact Information

6 Additional Links

The History

Fort Carlton was a Hudson's Bay Company fur trade post from 1810 until 1885. It was rebuilt by the

Saskatchewan government as a provincial historic park and can be visited today. It is about 65

kilometers north of Saskatoon. Fort Carlton is located in the Aspen parkland biome.

As a Company post it primarily dealt in provisions, namely pemmican and buffalo robes although other

furs were traded as well. Lawrence Clarke served as its last Chief Factor. It was a major base of

operations for the Company's Saskatchewan District.

Situated on the Carlton Trail from the Red River Settlement in present-day Manitoba to Fort Edmonton

Coordinates: 52.821°N 106.490°W

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in what is now Alberta, Fort Carlton served as a hub for travellers. It was located along the North

Saskatchewan River not far from Duck Lake, Saskatchewan.

Treaty Six between the Canadian monarch and various Cree and Saulteaux First Nations was initially

negotiated and signed near the Fort in 1876.

The North-West Mounted Police leased the fort from the company in the 1880s, and it was their main

base in the Saskatchewan Valley region. Following the Battle of Duck Lake it was abandoned by the

police and Prince Albert Volunteers then briefly occupied by Gabriel Dumont's Metis forces, who later

chose to withdraw to Batoche. During the 1885 conflict, the fort was destroyed by fire.

Why Should I Visit?

Fort Carlton offers visitors a chance to go back in time, and experience what life was like during the

days of the fur trade before the confederation of Canada. The original site has been reconstructed, and

includes the outer walls of the fort as well as fur and provisions store, clerk's quarters, trade store, teepee

encampment.[1]

Visitors have the chance to live the experience, and can not only see the artifacts, but also touch and

smell things like buffalo hides, beaver pelts, blankets, guns, tobacco, baskets and more! Check out the

gift shop and interpretive center for more fun learning, and stocking stuffers for your loved ones.

The real fun comes from the interaction with the Fort's knowledgeable staff. They will guide you

through the different areas, offer their insight into the history, and maybe even a few humorous

anecdotes about life at the fort. Perhaps you can get involved in a Red River Cart Race, playing an

exciting game of spoons, or packing furs for "your trip to England"!

What Else is There?

The Fort is only a short walk from the North Saskatchewan River. It is a great location to begin or end

your canoe trip.

The Park also has camping available (no services), whether you are with your family or with a large

group. Group camping is available for school/youth groups involved in curriculum activities. Other

groups, such as family reunions are welcome too. Please contact the park, in advance, about rates and

availability.

Come out and camp at the Fort! Enjoy an evening campfire while listening to the coyotes howl, and

gazing at the same stars that lead the settlers so many years ago.


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VisitorInformation

The park is open

daily from the May

long weekend to

Labour Day. Snacks,

camping, picnic

facilities available.

For more

information, phone

(306) 467-5205.

Off-SiteContactInformation

Fort Carlton Provincial Park 102 - 112 Research Drive SASKATOON SK S7K 2H6

Phone: (306) 467-5205 Fax: (306) 467-5215 Email: [email protected]

Additional Links

Approaching Fort Carlton (http://www.ourheritage.net/steele_pages/Carlton.html)

The Canadian Encyclopedia (http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&

Params=A1ARTA0002927)

Canadian Registry of Historic Places (http://www.historicplaces.ca/rep-reg/affichage-

display_e.aspx?Id=4168)

Nearby Attractions at Fort Carlton (http://www.tpcs.gov.sk.ca/NearbyAttractionsFortCarlton)

Educational Programs at Fort Carlton (http://www.tpcs.gov.sk.ca

/EducationalProgramsFortCarlton)

Trading in Fur - Virtual Saskatchewan (http://www.virtualsk.com/current_issue

/trading_in_fur.html)

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