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Fort Carlton
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Coordinates: 52.821°N 106.490°W
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Fort Carlton
Southwest of Prince Albert and a short distance
Contents north of Duck Lake in Canada along the North
Saskatchewan River
1 The History Type Stockade
2 Why Should I Visit? Built 1810
3 What Else is There? Construction Wood found locally
4 Visitor Information materials
5 Off-Site Contact Information In use 1810-1885
6 Additional Links Controlled by Hudson's Bay Company,
Canada (North-West Mounted
Police)
Battles/wars Battle of Duck Lake
The History
Fort Carlton was a Hudson's Bay Company fur trade post from 1810 until 1885. It was rebuilt by the
Saskatchewan government as a provincial historic park and can be visited today. It is about 65
kilometers north of Saskatoon. Fort Carlton is located in the Aspen parkland biome.
As a Company post it primarily dealt in provisions, namely pemmican and buffalo robes although other
furs were traded as well. Lawrence Clarke served as its last Chief Factor. It was a major base of
operations for the Company's Saskatchewan District.
Situated on the Carlton Trail from the Red River Settlement in present-day Manitoba to Fort Edmonton
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in what is now Alberta, Fort Carlton served as a hub for travellers. It was located along the North
Saskatchewan River not far from Duck Lake, Saskatchewan.
Treaty Six between the Canadian monarch and various Cree and Saulteaux First Nations was initially
negotiated and signed near the Fort in 1876.
The North-West Mounted Police leased the fort from the company in the 1880s, and it was their main
base in the Saskatchewan Valley region. Following the Battle of Duck Lake it was abandoned by the
police and Prince Albert Volunteers then briefly occupied by Gabriel Dumont's Metis forces, who later
chose to withdraw to Batoche. During the 1885 conflict, the fort was destroyed by fire.
Why Should I Visit?
Fort Carlton offers visitors a chance to go back in time, and experience what life was like during the
days of the fur trade before the confederation of Canada. The original site has been reconstructed, and
includes the outer walls of the fort as well as fur and provisions store, clerk's quarters, trade store, teepee
encampment.[1]
Visitors have the chance to live the experience, and can not only see the artifacts, but also touch and
smell things like buffalo hides, beaver pelts, blankets, guns, tobacco, baskets and more! Check out the
gift shop and interpretive center for more fun learning, and stocking stuffers for your loved ones.
The real fun comes from the interaction with the Fort's knowledgeable staff. They will guide you
through the different areas, offer their insight into the history, and maybe even a few humorous
anecdotes about life at the fort. Perhaps you can get involved in a Red River Cart Race, playing an
exciting game of spoons, or packing furs for quot;your trip to Englandquot;!
What Else is There?
The Fort is only a short walk from the North Saskatchewan River. It is a great location to begin or end
your canoe trip.
The Park also has camping available (no services), whether you are with your family or with a large
group. Group camping is available for school/youth groups involved in curriculum activities. Other
groups, such as family reunions are welcome too. Please contact the park, in advance, about rates and
availability.
Come out and camp at the Fort! Enjoy an evening campfire while listening to the coyotes howl, and
gazing at the same stars that lead the settlers so many years ago.
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Visitor
Information
The park is open
daily from the May
long weekend to
Labour Day. Snacks,
camping, picnic
facilities available.
For more
information, phone
(306) 467-5205.
Off-Site
Contact
Information
Fort Carlton Provincial Park 102 - 112 Research Drive SASKATOON SK S7K 2H6
Phone: (306) 467-5205 Fax: (306) 467-5215 Email: FortCarlton@gov.sk.ca
Additional Links
Approaching Fort Carlton (http://www.ourheritage.net/steele_pages/Carlton.html)
The Canadian Encyclopedia (http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&
Params=A1ARTA0002927)
Canadian Registry of Historic Places (http://www.historicplaces.ca/rep-reg/affichage-
display_e.aspx?Id=4168)
Nearby Attractions at Fort Carlton (http://www.tpcs.gov.sk.ca/NearbyAttractionsFortCarlton)
Educational Programs at Fort Carlton (http://www.tpcs.gov.sk.ca
/EducationalProgramsFortCarlton)
Trading in Fur - Virtual Saskatchewan (http://www.virtualsk.com/current_issue
/trading_in_fur.html)
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