Hours of Operation

2024 Season

Open to the public from JUN 06 to SEP 01:

Preseason: Jun 06 – 16 (Thu – Sun) 10 am – 5 pm, No Wagon Rides

Main Season: Jun 19 – Sep 01 (Wed – Sun) 10 am – 5 pm, Wagon Rides Start

Admission

The Fort offers guided tours with our knowledgeable interpreters, at the price of admission. Tours offer a great way to explore the history of southern Alberta while listening to interesting stories along the way. Self-guided tours include a map and an informative brochure to expand your experience of the fort site.

  • Child (age 6 or under): FREE

  • Child (over 6): $10 + GST

  • Adult: $15 + GST

  • Senior/Student/Grandparent: $10 + GST

  • Family/Household: $30 + GST

  • Annual Membership Holders: FREE

  • Guided tours: 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00

  • Self-guided tours anytime during visitor hours

Wagon Rides

You can also join us for a wagon ride throughout the river valley. Led by an experienced teamster and accompanied by an interpreter, the Fort's wagon tours take visitors on a ride through the legends of the Lethbridge River Valley. Wagons rides first come, first served and are 30 minutes in duration.

  • Wagon rides with general admission: $5 + GST per person

  • Wagon rides with membership: $5 + GST per person

  • Wagon rides (30 min.): 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00

Experiences

Experience Fort Whoop-Up like never before with exclusive Experience tours and packages. These experiences are perfect for individuals who want to experience the rich history presented at the fort.

Picnics are available—book yours today!

Make a day of it!

Fort Whoop-Up is just outside of downtown Lethbridge. You can spend the morning exploring downtown, then stroll down the footpaths from the Galt Museum & Archives to arrive at our back door. Or you can drive down the coulees and park in our lot.

You can also go on a lovely walk by the Oldman River right to the base of the High Level Bridge before heading back up the trails for a great active day!