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The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland

The former Fort Calgary site sits where the Bow and Elbow rivers meet. Exhibits and parkland connect the North-West Mounted Police fort with deeper Blackfoot history.

The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland

Why go

Start with the river confluence to understand why this site mattered, then use the Blackfoot life and culture exhibit and the replica 1888 barracks to compare histories presented here. The grounds and self-guided audio tour make the visit broader than a single reconstructed fort building.

What to look for

  • The Bow and Elbow rivers meet beside the historic site.
  • Kípaitápiiyssinnooni presents Blackfoot life and culture.
  • A replica 1888 barracks recalls the site's fort era.

Useful to know

  • Check The Confluence's official visit page for current construction access and admission before leaving.
  • Begin outdoors at the river meeting point, then move through the exhibits if open.

Your next visit

Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.

Outdoor visit · 30–45 min

World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.

Opening information

World snapshot; verify with the official source.

America/Edmonton · Sep 29, 2026 / Oct 29, 2026

Tuesday
10:00–17:00
Wednesday
10:00–17:00
Thursday
10:00–17:00
Friday
10:00–17:00
Saturday
10:00–17:00
Sunday
10:00–17:00
Official visitor information

Original World content and translations, shown as supplied. Practical information may need updating.

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