Fort Macleod Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Alberta, Canada
About Fort Macleod
Fort Macleod was founded as a North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) barracks, and is named in honour of thePolice Colonel James Macleod. The fort was built as a 70 by 70 metres square (233 by 233 ft) on October 18, 1874. The east side held the men's quarters and the west side held those of the Mounties. Buildings such as hospitals, stores, and guardrooms were in the south end. Stables and the blacksmith's shop were in the north end. The town grew on the location of the Fort Macleod NWMP Barracks, the second headquarters of the NWMP after Fort Livingstone was abandoned in 1876. Fort Macleod was established in 1874 on a peninsula along the Oldman River, then moved in 1884 to the present town location. Once agricultural settlement and the railway came to the region, Macleod boomed. The town became
Top Attractions in Fort Macleod
Explore the best things to see and do in Fort Macleod:
- ★Empress Theatre
- ★Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
- ★The Fort Museum of the North West Mounted Police
Where to Eat in Fort Macleod
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴BJ Teriyaki House & Waffles
- 🍴Buffalo Jump Cafe
- 🍴Cafe Orange
- 🍴Homestead Bakeshop
Where to Stay in Fort Macleod
- 🏨Century II Motel
- 🏨DJ Motel
- 🏨Fort Motel
- 🏨Heritage Motel
- 🏨Sunset Motel
Fort Macleod Travel Guide Sections
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