Fort de la Corne

Fort de la Corne stands along the Saskatchewan River bank, serving as a crucial trading location between French settlers and Indigenous communities since 1753.

Louis de la Corne established the fort as Fort Saint-Louis, marking the westernmost French outpost during the colonial period before the British takeover in 1760.

The fort represents the intersection of French, British, and Indigenous trade networks, demonstrating the early economic relationships that shaped Canadian development.

The commemorative plaque for this National Historic Site is located in Memorial Park at the intersection of Main Street and Dixon Road in Kinistino.

The area surrounding the fort contains diamond-bearing kimberlite deposits, which led to mineral exploration projects in the early 2000s.

Location: Kinistino No. 459

Inception: 1753

GPS coordinates: 53.15000,-104.80000

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:12