Fort Walsh is a National Historic Site of Canada
Fort Walsh is a National Historic Site of Canada that was a North-West Mounted Police fort and the site of the Cypress Hills Massacre. Administered by Parks Canada, it forms a constituent part of Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park.
Fort Walsh Historic Trades Day
Fort Walsh is known for its history with the North West Mounted Police the outlaws and the Whiskey Traders and in this SASW feature we take a closer look at one annual event at the Fort.
Great Southwest - Cypress Hills
The Cypress Hills are an oasis in the midst of the open prairie. A giant plateau once surrounded by glaciers, they are the highest point in Saskatchewan.
Zipline through the lodgepole forest canopy with Cypress Hills Eco-Adventures, explore Maple Creek's Heritage District and follow in the footsteps of the NWMP at Fort Walsh National Historic Site.
The Centre Block of Cypress Hills is located 27 km south of Maple Creek, 130 km east of Medicine Hat, Alberta, and 156 km southwest of Swift Current, Saskatchewan.
Maple Creek Flood- Caved Highway #1, June 22 2010
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways is advising motorists travelling West on Highway 1 towards the Alberta Border to take Highway 4 North to gain access to Highway 7 to continue West into Alberta. Traffic is being stopped at Swift Current and directly advised of options by flagpersons, Highways Traffic Officers and the RCMP. Meanwhile, Highway # 271 from Maple Creek to Fort Walsh remains Closed due to a Bridge Out and the Lancer Ferry is still Closed due to High Water.
Great Canadian Parks #2- Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, Alta & Sask
Cypress Hills straddles the provinces of Alberta & Saskatchewan, in the heart of the Canadian prairies. It is rich in wildlife, offering a woodland refuge for the many animal & bird species found in the prairie region. Nearby Fort Walsh was established in 1875 after more than thirty Assiniboine natives were massacred by white traders, leading to the formation of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Fort Walsh
A panoramic view from the Fort Walsh National Historic Site in Cypress Hills. a lookout point
FORT WALSH/SITTING BULL, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA
Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada, is an interesting place to visit - SIGA Casinos has a very big casino, Living Sky Casino with top name entertainment, and the Elmwood Golf and Country Club and a short drive away is Fort Walsh, where the Canadian Mounted Police breeded their horses,
The Cypress Hills: A Short Documentary
- Produced by Overtime Studios
As part of the continuing video series Stories From Saskatchewan's Great Southwest, this documentary explores the history of The Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park in Southwest Saskatchewan.
From trees to a park to a tourist destination, The Cypress Hills have been a major point of interest throughout history. The hills stand as the highest point in Canada east of Banff, and host Camping, Hiking, Fishing, Boating, Swimming and all sorts of adventures.
Before it was developed, however, the Park and the surrounding community underwent changes, struggles and even a music festival, before becoming the travel destination it is today.
This is the story of The Cypress Hills, a shining star in the middle of the Prairies.
Executive Producers:
Lloyd Begley
George Tsougrianis
Photos and Information provided by:
Glen Bowles
Wes Eng
Kim Zeman
Royce Pettyjohn
S.W. Sask. Oldtimers' Museum & Archive - Maple Creek
Melody Nagel-Hisey - Park Area Naturalist Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park
William Shepherd & Stephanie Kaduck - Swift Current Museum
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Aerial tours over historic Fort Walsh and the Cypress Hills by Great Circle Airways started on Aug. 10, 2012 from the Maple Creek Airport.
RCMP Commissioner Giuliano Zaccardelli arrives at Fort Walsh SK
On opening day 2004 at Fort Walsh, Saskatchewan the RCMP Commissioner Giuliano Zaccardelli had his first-time visit to Fort Walsh.
May 19, 2004
Kids at Fort Walsh
Kids participating in Explorer program at Fort Walsh, Cypress Hills.
Trex Discovery Centre at Eastend, Saskatchewan.
Discover the Tyranasaurus Rex Dinosour named Scotty at the Trex Discovery Centre located at Eastend, Saskatchewan.
Gravelbourg - Saskatchewan, Canada
The Town of Gravelbourg is a small, vibrant, and multicultural community located in south central Saskatchewan, Canada.
Gravelbourg has a rich history in Roman Catholicism, and was the cathedral city of the Roman Catholic diocese of Gravelbourg, until 1998.
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# 1 Ft. Walsh, Cypress Hills, Saskatchewan
Day 12 6-11-16 We travel on to Ft. Walsh in the rain and cold. We are given a tour of the fort by a Metis woman and enjoyed the information even if the weather didn't cooperate.
Cypress Hills Destination Area: Girl's Getaway
There is so much to do in Cypress Hills Destination Area! My bestie and I snuck away and filled 2 days with adventure and relaxation. The Historic Reesor Ranch and Ghostown Blues Bed and Breakfast were the perfect places to stay. I'm not sure I've ever eaten as much food as we did in these couple days. Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, knows how to keep people coming back!
Severe Storm in Cypress Hills Saskatchewan
A severe storm clears out of Cypress Hills Provincial Park in Saskatchewan and later hammers Maple Creek in July 2008
Cypress Hills Sask Zip Lining 2012
Awesome time at Ecoadventures int the Cypress Hills park on the sask side. Flying through the trees superman style was sweet!
The Real Cowboy Story - Saskatchewan, Canada
Originally built in the early 1900s, Reesor Ranch has been operating as a guest ranch since 1997.
Join Scott and Theresa Reesor for a tour of the diverse terrain and unmarked landscape, before settling by the evening campfire.
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Cold Light Of Day by Town Walsh with Clancy Prigmore Mambo's Tapas Cantina Fort Worth
Ziplining in Cypress Hills 2012
Ziplining in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, Saskatchewan, with Cypress Hills Eco-Adventures.