Hours
Open May Long Weekend to Labour Day, Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, except statutory holidays.
Closed during fall and winter.
Location
6015 Twp Rd 565
County of St. Paul, Alberta
GPS coordinates: N 53.863808 W 110.761039
Admission
- Adults (18-64): $5
 - Senior (65+): $4
 - Youth (7-17): $2
 - Child (0-6): Free
 - Family (up to two (2) adults and children 17 and younger, to a maximum of eight (8) people): $14
 - Canadian Military and Family (with CFOne card): Free
 - Canoo participants (formerly the Cultural Access Pass program): Discounts available.
 
Amenities
- Picnic tables
 - Air conditioned visitor centre
 - Indoor washrooms with running water
 - Trail-side outhouses
 - Gift shop
 - Small concession
 - Canoe launch
 
Schools
- Specific interactive, hands-on educational programs for schools K-9.
 - Bookings start on February 1. Dates in May and June book up quickly.
 - Contact by phone at 780-431-2311 (winter) or 780-724-2611 (summer) or email the site at fort.george@gov.ab.ca.
 
Tour and Group Bookings
- Tour groups are welcome.
 - Please book in advance.
 - Bookings can be done by phone at 780-724-2611 or by email at fort.george@gov.ab.ca.
 - Custom experiences are possible.
 - Many special requirements and specific schedules can be accommodated.
 - Tour bus parking is available with easy access to the entrance.
 
Accessibility
- Identified parking next to entrance path
 - Accessible washroom in Interpretive Center
 - The building and entrance path are fully wheelchair accessible
 - Path to the archaeological sites is surfaced in stone dust, winding, and has a noticeable grade
 
Accommodation
- No accommodations or camping on the site.
 - Whitney Lakes Provincial Park has 2 campgrounds 20 kilometres away.
 - The Town of Elk Point Campground is 15 kilometres away.
 - The Town of Elk Point has restaurants, grocery stores, and motels 13 kilometres away.
 
Gift Shop
- The gift shop is run by the Friends of the Forts Society and is open whenever the site is open.
 - Extensive selection of books related to the themes of the site.
 - Souvenir and local artisan items.
 - Debit and credit cards accepted for gift shop sales.
 
Pets
- Pets are allowed on the grounds but not in the buildings.
 - Pets must be kept on leash.
 - Identified service animals are always welcome.
 
Visitor Tips
- Tours and services are offered in English.
 - Cell phone reception is limited throughout the site.
 - Archaeological sites are almost a kilometre from Interpretive Centre along a wooded trail.
 - Wear good walking shoes and clothing for variable weather when going out on the site. Check the Elk Point forecast before visiting.
 - Sunscreen and insect repellent are recommended.
 - Never approach any animals (wild or domestic) or birds found onsite.
 - Alcohol is prohibited.
 - Smoking is prohibited in the Interpretive Visitor Centre and within 5 metres of the doors.
 
Parking
- Free onsite parking
 - Parking can accommodate numerous large RVs (recreational vehicles) or buses