Wood Mountain Post Provincial Park, Historic provincial park in Saskatchewan, Canada
Description
Wood Mountain Post Provincial Park is a historic park in Saskatchewan featuring two reconstructed buildings from the North-West Mounted Police era. The site sits along Highway 18 and spans about 5.5 hectares (13.6 acres) overlooking the border landscape.
History
The post was established in 1887 as a border station for the North-West Mounted Police and served to monitor the Canada-United States boundary. It remained active until 1918, when the military presence in the region was reduced.
Culture
The park takes its name from the nearby Wood Mountain and served as a meeting point between law enforcement and the people who lived in the region. The two reconstructed wooden buildings show how officers lived and worked at this remote border post.
Practical
The park opens from June through August, Thursday to Monday between 10 AM and 5 PM, with guided tours and interpretive programs available. The buildings are easily accessible and information boards explain life and work at this border post.
Did you know?
Major James Walsh negotiated at this location with Lakota leader Sitting Bull after his escape from the Battle of Little Bighorn. This encounter marked a turning point in relations between the mounted police and the Lakota peoples during a turbulent period.
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