Fort Pitt Provincial Park

Fort Pitt Provincial Park is a historic site along the North Saskatchewan River containing remains of two separate trading posts from different periods. Interpretive panels throughout the grounds explain what these posts were and how they fit into the broader story of the fur trade and settlement.

The Hudson's Bay Company founded the original Fort Pitt in 1829 as a strategic trading hub positioned between two other major forts along the river route. The location later became important during the Northwest Resistance and the signing of agreements that shaped the future of the region.

The site holds meaning for how First Nations and European settlers came to understand each other in western Canada. Visitors can sense the historical weight of negotiations that took place here and shaped relationships between communities.

The park is open from late spring through early fall and has picnic areas, restrooms, and direct river access for outdoor activities. Wear sturdy shoes as you explore the grounds on foot, since the terrain is uneven and archaeological sites require walking over varied surfaces.

Archaeological digs have uncovered the outlines of original fort structures that show how the trading post was actually laid out on the ground. These physical remains give visitors a direct sense of the size and organization of the site rather than just reading about it in descriptions.

Location: Frenchman Butte No. 501

Inception: May 26, 1986

Website: http://saskparks.net/Default.aspx?DN=448586ee-7fae-485b-a57e-0938bd0f7d9b

GPS coordinates: 53.57330,-109.79200

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:56