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The Galt Museum & Archives and Fort Whoop-Up promise a fun-filled summer in Lethbridge.
Credit: Fort Whoop-Up
They have planned events, feature experiences, and different ways to tour the grounds. Fort Whoop-Up and The Galt Museum are in a scenic location on the Oldman River where there are trails leading in all directions. It is a popular walking, jogging, picnicking, and photo spot, with the iconic trestle bridge in the background.
You can visit the area any time of year, but in the summer months, Fort-Whoop Up is officially open to visitors. They’ve planned a lot for the summer, too, with extended tours to help you experience life and culture in the 1800s, special plans for Heritage Day, and unique ways to explore this historic area.
Summer Highlights at Fort-Whoop Up & the Galt Museum
Book a Picnic Date
Start summer with a celebratory picnic, a cute date night, or a way to simply enjoy a good meal. The Fort is offering catered picnics from Mocha Cabana all summer which can be enjoyed overlooking the river, or inside if the weather takes a turn. There are cuisine options for everyone, too, with vegetarian and gluten-free menu options. Details
When: Wednesday to Saturday, July-September
How much: $26.25 per person
Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) Experience
This gives you an extended tour of the Fort from Indigenous interpreters and an immersive look into the Niitsitapi culture. The tour is open to all ages and will provide insights into the Indigenous people of Southern Alberta and Saskatchewan, and northern Montana. Details
When: Wednesdays in July & August
How much: $40 per person
Life and Labour of a Fort Trader Experience
The three-hour Fort Trader Experience gives you an up-close look at life in the 1800s at the Fort. Experience life as a fort trader through their work, their home lives, and all the different things people did around the Fort back then. Details
When: Thursdays in July & August
How much: $42 per person
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The Métis Experience
Learn through immersive experiences about the culture and history and southern Alberta’s Metis people. This includes the significance of the Metis people in Southern Alberta’s fur trade industry, a look at how the Buffalo hunt drew people west, and other links between Alberta’s history and the Metis. Details
When: Fridays in July & August
How much: $42 per person
Belly River Valley Experience
The Fort is located on the banks of the Oldman River, aka the Belly River. This three-hour tour brings you into the valley and along its trails while you learn about the area’s importance to the Niitsitapi, the development of the area, and while you uncover some unique Lethbridge views. The tour includes a picnic lunch to enjoy at one of these river viewpoints. Details
When: Saturdays in July & August
How much: $60 per person
Heritage Day Celebration
The Fort and Gardens are celebrating Heritage Day with a one-day event, as well as an exhibition that you can catch at the Galt Museum until October. The exhibition, the #HopeandHealingCanada Project, was created by artist Tracey May Chambers with crochet and knitting. The Heritage Day Celebration on August 1st will feature several family-friendly activities including a petting zoo, wagon rides, and games. Details
When: August 1, 2022
Where: Fort Whoop-up and Galt Gardens
How much: park admission
Enjoy a River Valley Wagon Ride
The wagon rides occur daily during the summer at Fort Whoop-up and take you on a journey through the Lethbridge river valley. Your guide is an experienced interpreter and provides interesting facts along the ride. Details
When: daily, first-come-first-served
How much: included with admission
