Fort Fork, National historic site and trading post in Peace River, Alberta, Canada
Fort Fork stands on the east bank of the Peace River, located ten kilometers above the junction with the Smoky River in Alberta.
The North West Company built Fort Fork in 1792 as their main trading post on Peace River, serving Alexander Mackenzie's preparations for Pacific exploration.
The site reflects the economic relationships between European fur traders and Indigenous communities who established vital trade networks in the region.
While no physical structures remain at Fort Fork, the location maintains archaeological potential for discoveries related to 18th-century trading activities.
Fort Fork served as the final preparation point for Alexander Mackenzie's winter stay before his groundbreaking journey to reach the Pacific Ocean in 1793.
Location: Municipal District of Peace No. 135
GPS coordinates: 56.13758,-117.47478
Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:37
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