Fort Pitt Provincial Park

About this activity

Fort Pitt, located on the north bank of the North Saskatchewan River, was a Hudson's Bay Company fur trade post. Established in 1829 to act as a halfway point between Fort Carlton and Fort Edmonton, Fort Pitt played important roles in the fur trade, the signing of Treaty Six and in the North-West Resistance of 1885.

Today, the park contains the archaeological remains of two different posts. Interpretive panels explain the post's history and a National Historic Sites and Monuments plaque commemorates Big Bear and the signing of Treaty Six. Picnic tables, toilets and canoe access to the river are located in the park.

Fort Pitt Provincial Park is open from May long weekend to September (subject to change) and is a country and rural place to explore and relax in! There's picnic areas where you can set up and enjoy the day in the sunshine if the weather is nice. 

The scenery around the park is idyllic, and most of the archaelogicaly remains that are related to the fort are still in their original placement and extent. You can also do a spot of geocaching in the area to build up your confidence when it comes to follow directions and will help educate all ages.