Alberta Travel Guide: Camping at ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE National Historic Site (Canada) скачать в хорошем качестве

Alberta Travel Guide: Camping at ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE National Historic Site (Canada)

Looking for things to do in Alberta on a road trip? Check out Rocky Mountain House camping! Where else can you camp in a national historic site? Welcome to Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site! Join us on a tour to this incredible Canadian historic site, as we go camping with our family and our little dog, Maya. Rocky Mountain House is a National Historic Site located near the town of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. It's approximately 77 kilometres from Red Deer and almost equally in-between Edmonton and Calgary, making it a 2-hour road trip from either city. It's situated right along the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, and is just off the famous Cowboy Trail, otherwise known as Highway 22. In other words, it's a great place for a classic Alberta road trip. What is Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site? Two centuries ago, in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, four forts once stood on the land at the confluence of the North Saskatchewan and Clearwater Rivers. The rivers were very important as they were used like highways by the First Nations, the Métis, and European traders. In 1799, the Hudson Bay Company and the North West Company established fur trading posts along the river. This increased trade with the indigenous peoples around the Rocky Mountains and continued all the way until 1875, becoming the centre of commerce in the west for 76 years. It also served as a launching point for the famous geographer, David Thompson, who was in search of a passage to the Pacific Ocean. Through both time and fire, the forts disappeared but a wealth of artifacts and records remained. Today, it's a national historic site and a campground. While you won't find an active fur trade economy these days, you will find a lovely place to spend a day or two, learning about Canadian history and enjoying both the daily programs and natural surroundings. *** --- *** Like Canada? Like Us? Like Our Videos? Please hit subscribe, give us a thumbs up, and leave us a comment! We reply to everyone and appreciate all the support! You can also visit our website at https://www.mustdocanada.com AND follow us on social media at:   / mustdocanada     / mustdocanada     / mustdocanada     / mustdocanada     / matthewgbailey   (Matt)   / karlagbailey   (Karla)   / matthewgbailey   (Matt) Want to work with us? Visit our business site at https://www.mustdomedia.com or check out our Must Do Canada media kit at https://www.mustdocanada.com/work-wit... Have a good day, eh!