Fort George Buckingham House History Hunt
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Experience some of Alberta's earliest fur trade history at the Fort George and Buckingham House Provincial Historic Site.
Take a trip through time and visit Fort George and Buckingham House Provincial Historic Site, the location of two competing fur trade posts. Wonder through the gallery and let modern technology offer you a glimpse of the dreams of Louis, the voyageur. Listen as William Tomison, the Chief Factor of Buckingham House, reflects and writes in his journal. Step into the world of the indigenous people whose lives were so affected by the arrival of the fur traders. Meet the "Country Wife" and learn about the important role she played as the link between two cultures. Complete your visit with a stroll down the interpretive path to the archaeological site of the two forts. The view will take your breath away.
Date: July 6, 2016
Time: 10:00-1:00pm
Location: 5327-52 Avenue, Elk Point, Alberta
Cachers will meet up and sign the logbook, receive a passport and get instructions on what to do with it. Once you have received your passport you can go to the fort and take your time finding the different locations throughout the fort that you need for the passport. Once you have completed the passport, go to the event coordinates to hand in your passport. There will be a passport draw for a prize at the closing ceremonies A barbecue will be available to cook you own lunch if you wish.
Cachers who are on the Iron Horse Trail can ride the quads or side-by-side to the event.
In order to complete the passport answers, you will need to go into the interpretive centre. There is a charge of $5.00 for adults, $4.00 for children, $4.00 for seniors, and children under 6 years old are free. There is no charge if you wish to wander around the fort ruins and use the barbecue pit.
