Fort Whoop-Up
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Established by Montana fur traders in
1869, Fort Whoop-Up was a whiskey
post founded by scoundrels seeking profit
and adventure. Contraband liquor and
firearms escalated the violence and
corruption at the site and led to the
formation of the North West Mounted
Police in 1873. Go back to the day where
you were forced to wonder…. Is today a
good day to trade? Relive the site’s
entrepreneurial spirit laced with rebellious
corruption. You might get shot…. you might
get robbed…. but a visit to Fort Whoop-Up
is always worth the risk.
This site is open year round and is located
in Indian Battle Park at 3rd Avenue South
and Scenic Drive in Lethbridge.
For more information, please contact:
403-329-0444 or check out our website at
www.fortwhoopup.com
Services: exhibits, interpretive tours
available, interactive programs, food
services, picnic facilities.
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