Visitors to the Fort Heritage Precinct in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, have two new ways to dive into local history this summer. An interactive escape experience called “Escape at the Fort” puts participants inside a horse-thief caper, while a series of themed Saturday tours explores stories from the community’s past.
“Escape at the Fort” runs across four evenings in August: August 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2026. Each session begins at 7:00 p.m. and lasts roughly 90 minutes. Groups of two to five people work together to solve clues and help a jailed horse-thief slip past the Northwest Mounted Police. The activity is designed for ages 12 and up, and tickets cost $25.00 per person, including GST.
Those looking for a more traditional guided experience can join the Summer Specialty Tours on select Saturdays throughout July and August. A highlight is the “Modern Flammable Home” tour, offered July 4 and August 1 at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The tours cover different themes that shed light on life in early Fort Saskatchewan.
The precinct, located at 10006 100 Avenue along the North Saskatchewan River, is operated by the City of Fort Saskatchewan. Regular admission runs from May long weekend through September, Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Daily rates are $10.00 for adults, $6.00 for youth and seniors, $5.00 for children ages 2 to 12, and $26.50 for a family pass.
The new programming arrives as Fort Saskatchewan continues its 150th anniversary celebrations. The original NWMP fort was built on the site in 1875, and a reconstruction now stands at the precinct alongside a 1905 Canadian Northern Railway Station and the 1937 Warden’s Residence. More details and booking information can be found at fortheritageprecinct.ca or by calling 780-998-1783.
