Fort Normandeau

Fort Normandeau Fort Normandeau sits on the site of Red Deer Crossing,the community that gave rise to modern Red Deer

With a few pointers from our Interpreters, take aim to perfect your tomahawk throwing abilities on August 16 between 1-3...
08/11/2026

With a few pointers from our Interpreters, take aim to perfect your tomahawk throwing abilities on August 16 between 1-3 p.m. at Fort Normandeau with our Tossin' Tomahawks public program.

Ages 10 & up.
All children and youth under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
$3/person or $10/family.
Drop-in, come and go as you please.
Weather dependent; program will be cancelled for rain.

The annual Perseids meteor shower is back, and so is the Perseids Star Party at Fort Normandeau! šŸŒ Come down to the Fort ...
08/09/2026

The annual Perseids meteor shower is back, and so is the Perseids Star Party at Fort Normandeau! šŸŒ 

Come down to the Fort on Friday, August 14 between 10 p.m. and midnight to watch the meteor shower, tour the constellations, and take a peek through our 12-inch telescopeā€”the largest publicly available telescope in Central Alberta!

Please dress for the weather and consider bringing: mug for hot chocolate, bug spray, blanket, lawn chair, red light headlamp or flashlight.

All ages welcome.
Parents/guardians must accompany children/youth.
Free. Donations appreciated.
Drop-in, come and go as you please.
Weather dependent; program will be cancelled if skies overcast.

At Fort Normandeau, we have so many interesting objects that you just don't see anymore. From the scythe on the wall t...
08/07/2026

At Fort Normandeau, we have so many interesting objects that you just don't see anymore. From the scythe on the wall to the butter churners on the floor, it all makes you think about how hard people in the 1800s would've had to work. If you want to learn more, come to the Fort and speak with one of our Interpreters!

Looking for a sweet treat? Come down to Fort Normandeau on August 9 to learn how to make ice cream the old-fashioned way...
08/06/2026

Looking for a sweet treat? Come down to Fort Normandeau on August 9 to learn how to make ice cream the old-fashioned way, then dig in with a sundae bar full of toppings. What better way to spoil your family on a Sunday afternoon?

All ages welcome.
$5/person or $16/family up to four people.
All materials provided.
Drop-in, please arrive promptly at 12:45 p.m.
Limited number of spaces available.
Parents/guardians must accompany children/youth.

Aiming to learn a fun new skill? Join us for Amateur Archery at Fort Normandeau on August 7 from 1-3 p.m.!All ages welco...
08/04/2026

Aiming to learn a fun new skill? Join us for Amateur Archery at Fort Normandeau on August 7 from 1-3 p.m.!

All ages welcome.
All children and youth under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
$3/person or $10/family.
Drop-in, come and go as you please.
Weather dependent.

Please note, during this program our boat launch is closed to the public. Thank you for your cooperation.

What's better than ice cream? Why, homemade ice cream of course! At our Sunday Sundae program on August 9 from 1:00 to 2...
08/03/2026

What's better than ice cream? Why, homemade ice cream of course! At our Sunday Sundae program on August 9 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., you'll make your own ice cream from scratch and then try it with your choice of toppings.

Hello history! If you want to learn more about the early days of Red Deer, Fort Normandeau is the place to be. Our Int...
07/31/2026

Hello history! If you want to learn more about the early days of Red Deer, Fort Normandeau is the place to be. Our Interpretive Centre and Stopping House are designed to immerse you in our shared story.

Come play with us! Before kids had the internet, there was Duck n' Rabbit, Jika Kwanak, potato sack races, and much more...
07/30/2026

Come play with us! Before kids had the internet, there was Duck n' Rabbit, Jika Kwanak, potato sack races, and much more. Drop-by Fort Normandeau on Sunday, August 2 between 1-3 p.m. to learn how to play games that have stood the test of time.

All ages welcome.
$3/person or $10/family.
Drop-in, come and go as you please.

Turn your next nature walk into an informative stroll down the grocery aisle! Join an Interpreter at Historic Fort Norma...
07/29/2026

Turn your next nature walk into an informative stroll down the grocery aisle! Join an Interpreter at Historic Fort Normandeau on the afternoon of Saturday, August 1 for our Summer Edible Plant Walk.

Ages 10 & up.
$3/person or $10/family.
Drop-in, please arrive promptly at 3:00 p.m.

Due to the poor air quality, the July 24 Amateur Archery program is cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience and l...
07/24/2026

Due to the poor air quality, the July 24 Amateur Archery program is cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you at the next one on August 7!

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28054 B Range Road 382
Red Deer, AB
T4E2G9

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4033477550

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