Parks, trails, history guide
Fort MacLeod, Alberta, Canada : things to do

Some of the parks, trails and "points of interest" in the community of Fort MacLeod, Alberta in the Southern Alberta region of Canada including the communities of Nolan, Granum, Claresholm, Stowe and Chokio.

	Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is a First Nation sightseeing and historical destination located near Fort MacLeod. There is a museum, food concession, theatre, gift shop, interpretive walking trails, tipi camping and two buffalo jumps. [ more information ]
	Main Street is a collection of 60+ heritage buildings with interpretive signs located in the downtown core of the community of Fort MacLeod, Alberta popular for sightseeing. Main Street Fort MacLeod is the first Provincial Historic Area in Alberta, Canada. [ more information ]
	The Fort of Fort MacLeod is a fort museum detailing the history of the Northwest Mounted Police (NWMP) and the lives of the First Nation people in the Alberta region of western Canada. [ more information ]
	Oldman Dam Recreation Area is an activity destination located west of Fort MacLeod. The man made reservoir lake is popular for kayaking, camping, birdwatching, canoeing, picnicking, boating, sailing, fishing, and wind surfing. [ more information ]
	River Valley Wilderness Park consists of a network of recreation trails exploring the riparian area of the Oldman River. The parkland is popular for activities like hiking, biking, fishing, horseback riding and birdwatching [ more information ]
1884 Barracks is a historic sightseeing destination of the Northwest Mounted Police situated on 12.1 hectares (30 acres) of land. It is a Provincial Historic Site with information signs, information centre and heritage buildings including a firearms shed, hospital, gallows, a saddlery and a prison.
Willow Creek Provincial Park is located near Claresholm, Alberta located north of Fort Mcleod. The park is a campground and day use area with picnic tables and views of Willow Creek. The park is very popular for fishing for trout, chub, sucker, whitefish, pike and perch.
Centennial Legacy Trail is a walking trail with information signs detailing the history of Fort MacLeod. The signs are posted throughout the community and along the south banks of the Oldman River leading to the site of the old fort.