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Visit Fort Macleod Founded in 1874 with the arrival of Lt-Col Macleod and the North West Mounted Police (NWMP), Fort Ma

About Fort Macleod:
Founded in 1874 with the arrival of Lieutenant-Colonel James Macleod and the North West Mounted Police (NWMP), the Town of Fort Macleod played a pivotal role in Western Canadian history as well as the development of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and their world renowned RCMP Musical Ride. This vibrant community of over 3,000 people lies within sight of the breath-tak

ing Rocky Mountains, 150 km south of Calgary, 100 km east of the British Columbia border, and 80 km north of the US border, acting as a transportation, industry and tourism hub for Southwest Alberta.

Starts this Saturday! Reach out to The Fort Museum for details of this exclusive, long awaited opening of the 1884 NWMP ...
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🚨 THE DOORS ARE OPEN... RECRUITS WANTED! 🚨

Answer the Call!

The wait is over! Beginning Saturday, July 4, you can step inside the historic NWMP Barracks in Fort Macleod, Alberta, and discover what it really took to serve on Canada's frontier.

πŸͺ– Report for duty as a new recruit of the North-West Mounted Police as your Sergeant puts you through inspection before leading you through an immersive, interactive experience featuring:

πŸ”Ή Sergeant's Quarters
πŸ”Ή Barracks Living Quarters
πŸ”Ή Jail (meet one of our prisoners!)
πŸ”Ή Medical Inspection
πŸ”Ή Trading Post

Expect plenty of history, laughs, audience participation, and maybe even a little friendly interrogation along the way. The question is...

Will you pass inspection... or be dismissed?

🎟 Tour Prices
β€’ Adults – $15
β€’ Seniors – $12
β€’ Youth – $10
β€’ Family (up to 2 adults & 5 youth) – $40
β€’ Extended Family (up to 4 adults & 5 youth) – $55

🎟 Tickets are available now!
Purchase your tickets at The Fort Museum of the NWMP and First Nations Interpretive Centre and choose the tour day and time that works best for you.

⭐ Planning the ultimate Fort experience?
Visit the Fort Museum, watch the Birthplace of the Original NWMP Musical Ride, and then continue your adventure at the Barracks with our Recruit Experience. Package discounts are available when you combine experiences!

πŸ“ Barracks Tours – Fort Macleod, Alberta
πŸ“ž 403-763-0172

Think you have what it takes to earn your place in the North-West Mounted Police?

Answer the Call. History is waiting. πŸ΄πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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