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Before you go
Your trip to Fort Macleod.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Fort Macleod – Alberta Destination South Alberta about 460 km from Edmonton
How to get there
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Lethbridge Airport (YQL) Lethbridge · 50 km
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Calgary International Airport (YYC) Calgary · 175 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car, about 170 km from Calgary via Highway 2 and about 50 km from Lethbridge, which has a regional airport.
How many days
One day for Head-Smashed-In and the fort.
When to go
From May to October; Head-Smashed-In is open year-round.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Fort Macleod
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Morning
Head-Smashed-In
Visit the interpretive centre and walk to the edge of the Head-Smashed-In cliff.
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Afternoon
Fort and interpretive centre
Return to Fort Macleod and visit the North-West Mounted Police fort and the Main Street.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do in Fort Macleod?
Visit Head-Smashed-In, the North-West Mounted Police fort, and the Main Street with historic buildings.
How far is Calgary from Fort Macleod?
About 170 km, roughly a 2-hour drive.
How far is Fort Macleod from Head-Smashed-In?
About 18 km, roughly a 15-minute drive.
Is Fort Macleod near Waterton Lakes?
Yes, about 120 km, roughly a 1.5-hour drive.