The Battle of the Belly River is a significant event that happened between the Blackfoot People and a group of Crees in 1870. The Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa, in partnership with Lethbridge College, Reconciliation Lethbridge and the City of Lethbridge Indigenous Relations Office, are embarking on a project that will focus on and highlight Niitsitapi knowledge and perspectives of the event.
Read MoreThe Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa is proud to host the latest temporary art installation by Métis artist Tracey-Mae Chambers in her ongoing nationwide project Hope and Healing Canada.
Read MoreWinter is here. Get outside and enjoy the Fort’s special winter season on weekends and select days throughout December.
Read MoreFort Whoop-Up’s interpretive season was so popular with visitors that it has been extended to include weekends through the month of September.
Read MoreNew local partnership features Southern Alberta producers while promoting Lethbridge’s local attractions
Read MoreFort Whoop-Up, partnering with New West Theatre, the Friends of the Galt, and Dunlop Ford, are pleased to present a new “Trader Tales” fundraising event at Fort Whoop-Up on July 17 and August 21, 2020.
Read MoreFort Whoop-Up will once again open its gates to visitors on June 30, 2020, albeit, in a socially distanced, COVID-19 conscious fashion.
Read MoreCommitted community members and their gracious donations are responsible for the return of an important part of the visitor experience of Fort Whoop-Up! It’s history with a boom at Fort Whoop-Up!
Read MoreFort Whoop-Up had a great 2018 season with a 19% increase in visitors compared to the previous year. Food and ice cream sales at the Fort both increased by about 180% in 2018.
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