Fort MacLoead, Alberta, Canada

The town of Fort Macleod marks the site of the first Northwest Mounted Police (precursors to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police) outpost, extablished 1874. The Fort Museum in this community of 3000 recreates thaa first outpost, complete with displays on the NWMP, the native peoples, and the early settlers. During the summer the Forts Mounted Patrol Musical Ride (not to be confused with the RCMP Musical Ride) performs 4 times a day.

The Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is located approximately 16 kilometers from Fort Macleod, and is well worth the time to take in.

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