Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site
Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site
Learn how the fur trade helped shape the nation.
- Mon - Sun: 10 AM - 5 PM
- Holidays may affect these hours
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July 20th, 2025
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Get Close to History
Discover a historic fur trade post along the North Saskatchewan River and immerse yourself in stories of Indigenous Peoples and legendary explorers. Experience interactive exhibits, Indigenous programming, a play fort, wild bison viewing, 10 kms of hiking and biking trails, friendly heritage presenters, and more. Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site is the perfect day trip just 2 hours and 15 minutes from Calgary. Dive deeper into stories of this place and book a hands-on experience. Traditional Games is one of seven programs to choose from. These Indigenous games teach essential skills like observation, intuition, and hand-eye coordination. A great workshop for youth groups or as a team building exercise. Ask for a Parks Canada Xplorers Guide filled with exploration activities. For younger kids, ages six and under, pick up the Parka Activity Booklet. Visit the website for up-to-date information on the services offered.
Why Go
Discover a historic fur trade post along the North Saskatchewan River and immerse yourself in stories of Indigenous Peoples and legendary explorers. Experience interactive exhibits, Indigenous programming, a play fort, wild bison viewing, 10 kms of hiking and biking trails, friendly heritage presenters, and more. Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site is the perfect day trip just 2 hours and 15 minutes from Calgary.
What's Great
Dive deeper into stories of this place and book a hands-on experience. Traditional Games is one of seven programs to choose from. These Indigenous games teach essential skills like observation, intuition, and hand-eye coordination. A great workshop for youth groups or as a team building exercise.
Local Tip:
Ask for a Parks Canada Xplorers Guide filled with exploration activities. For younger kids, ages six and under, pick up the Parka Activity Booklet. Visit the website for up-to-date information on the services offered.
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