Fort George and Buckingham House Puzzle of the Past: Archaeology

Where were the Fort buildings actually located? How were the buildings constructed? What was it like to really live at Fort George or Buckingham House?

The science of archaeology lets us understand the clues left in the ground. Come explore the archaeological secrets of the forts!

Try your hand at archaeological puzzles, piece together clues left in the landscape to understand life in the fur trade. Try out a simulated dig, explore the materials that survived being buried for 200 years, and those that didn’t.

An event with something for all ages.

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11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

Date

Jul 11 - 12 2026

Time

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

2025 Go East of Edmonton Travel Guide