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   Fort Macleod. Coordinates: 49°43′32.1″N 113°23′51.1″W. Fort Macleod ( / məˈklaʊd / mə-KLOWD) is a town in southern Alberta, Canada. It was originally named Macleod to distinguish it from the North-West Mounted Police barracks (Fort Macleod, built 1874) it had grown around.

   • Country: Canada
   • Area code: +1-403

   • Elevation: 945 m (3,100 ft)
   • Region: Southern Alberta

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   With its picturesque landscapes, historic buildings, and friendly community, Fort Macleod offers a unique setting for filmmakers looking to capture the essence of the Canadian West on screen. From Hollywood blockbusters to independent productions, the town has played host to a diverse range of films, each showcasing the beauty and character of ...

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   Jan 8, 2024 · Located just an hour’s drive south of Calgary, not only does it offer stellar scenery – sitting perfectly between prairies and mountains – but there are an incredible number of fun things to do in Fort Macleod.

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   Mar 30, 2008 · Last Edited December 21, 2022. Fort Macleod, Alberta, incorporated as a town in 1892, population 3,297 (2021 census ), 2,967 (2016 census). The town of Fort Macleod is located on the Oldman River, 165 km south of Calgary.

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   Sep 22, 2022 · Things to Do in Fort Macleod, Alberta: See Tripadvisor's 1,859 traveler reviews and photos of Fort Macleod tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Fort Macleod. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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   Where is Fort Macleod?

   • Fort Macleod is a town of about 3,000 people (2016) in Southern Alberta, Canada. It lies to the south of Oldman River. 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.

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   When was Fort Macleod incorporated?

   • Fort Macleod, Alberta, incorporated as a town in 1892, population 3,297 (2021 census ), 2,967 (2016 census). The town of Fort Macleod is located on the Oldman River, 165 km south of Calgary. In October 1874, 150 North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) established the first police post in what is now Alberta on an island in the Oldman River .

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   Why is it called Fort Macleod?

   • The fort was named in honour of the then Commissioner of the North-West Mounted Police, Colonel James Macleod. Founded as the Municipality of the Town of Macleod in 1892, the name was officially changed to the already commonly used Fort Macleod in 1952. The fort was built as a 70 by 70 metres (230 ft × 230 ft) square on October 18, 1874.

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   What to do in Fort Macleod?

   • One of the best things to do in Fort Macleod – and definitely one of the town’s most famous attractions – is The Fort Museum. Dedicated to preserving the history of the North West Mounted Police and the First Nations of Southern Alberta, this living museum is a recreation of the original 1874 fort from which the town gets its name.

   17 FUN Things to Do in Fort Macleod, Alberta (for 2024)

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8. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › Fort_MacleodFort Macleod – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Fort Macleod is a town of about 3,000 people (2016) in Southern Alberta, Canada. It lies to the south of Oldman River. Understand. 49°43′12″N 113°24′36″W. Map of Fort Macleod. Fort Macleod was founded as a North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) barracks, and is named in honour of thePolice Colonel James Macleod.

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   Fort Macleod. Essential Fort Macleod. Do. Places to see, ways to wander, and signature experiences. See all. 2023. Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump World Heritage Site. 765. Historic Sites. The Fort (Museum of the North West Mounted Police) 149. Speciality Museums. Empress Theatre. 10. Theaters. Stronghold Brewing Co. 7. Breweries.