Wood Mountain Post Provincial Park

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Old Post No. 43

Inception: May 26, 1986

GPS coordinates: 49.31556,-106.37861

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:41