The Confluence, National historic site at the confluence of Bow and Elbow Rivers in Calgary, Canada.

The Confluence is a site where two rivers meet and where a wooden fort was built. The grounds span several hectares and include reconstructed buildings such as soldier barracks, guard rooms, and stables.

The fort was established in 1875 to maintain order and prevent illegal whiskey trade along major trade routes. This founding marked the beginning of organized authority in this border region.

The site shows how early authorities shaped frontier life and the role they played in the region's development. Visitors can see how laws were enforced and how this influenced settlement patterns.

The grounds are easy to explore on foot with paths connecting the various reconstructed structures. It helps to allow time to tour the exhibits and buildings at a comfortable pace.

Archaeologists explored the fort's remains in 1969 and 1970, recovering hundreds of artefacts from the site. Corporal George Clift King, the first of "F" Troop to step onto the chosen ground, is sometimes called Calgary's first citizen. The Deane House, built in 1906 for Captain Richard Deane, was moved across the Elbow River in 1929 and still stands there.