Historic Fort Normandeau

The Historic Fort Normandeau Interpretive Centre is located on the Red Deer River, just five minutes from the city of Red Deer. The grounds are open for public use from April to mid-October. The collection at the Fort Interpretive Centre includes permanent exhibits illustrating the beginnings and early history of Red Deer, which was centered at the river crossing where the Fort is now located. The Interpretive Centre includes a theatre featuring an audio-visual history of the site. There is a reconstructed log fort and a palisade furnished with period displays. A large garden, poultry yard, and teepees are set up for public enjoyment. The grounds include a beautifully treed picnic area and canoe launch, as well as lots of space to play.

The Fort presents annual re-enactments of military skirmishes with black powder guns, cannon, costumed soldiers, and rebels on the weekend of Victoria Day, called Fort Normandeau days. This opening event often includes Aboriginal dancing, crafts, games, and traditional foods. There are public programs most weekends, children’s day camps, craft programs, and special events throughout the season. Special group programs are offered by reservation.

Hours and Admission:
Victoria Day weekend – June 30
12 noon – 5:00 p.m.

July 1 – Labour Day weekend
12 noon – 8:00 p.m.

Admission by donation

Contact:
Historic Fort Normandeau
6300 45 Avenue
Red Deer, Alberta
T4N 3M4
Phone: (403) 346–2010
Summer phone: (403)–347–7550
Email: general@waskasoopark.ca
Website: http://www.waskasoopark.ca/ftnorm.htm

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