Activities and experiences

Fort Walsh National Historic Site

Meet costume-clad staff telling true stories of the days when the Fort was the central meeting place for many peoples in the picturesque Cypress Hills.

Free admission

The Canada Strong Pass is back! Enjoy free admission with Parks Canada from June 19 to September 7, 2026.

Fort Walsh Guided Tours

Learn the history of Fort Walsh as you explore the visitor centre and historic buildings on a guided tour.

Two hikers walking in the Cypress Hills at Fort Walsh National Historic Site at dusk.

​Explore the trails

Gather your water bottle, and camera to hit the rolling trails!

A family checking out the wares in the Métis trading cabin with the help of a couple of costumed interpreters at Fort Walsh National Historic Site.

Tours and programs

Guided tours, programs, workshops, and learning experiences

Things to do

Exhibit Youth Programs
Sea birds Bird watching
Bicycles Cycling
Interpretation Calendar of events
Dogs on leash Dog walking
Hiking Hiking
Horseback riding Horseback riding
Lookout Lookout
Picnic area Picnicking
Coffee shop Restaurant or café
Interpretation Tours and programs

Services and amenities

Accessible Facilities Accessible services
Bus parking Bus parking
Dogs on leash Dogs on leash
Gift Shop Gift shop
Information Information
Lookout Lookout
Parking Parking
Picnic area Picnic area
Coffee shop Restaurant or café
Restrooms Restrooms
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