Fort Battleford National Historic Site is located in the town of Battleford, 153km northwest of Saskatoon.  It was constructed as a North West Mounted Police post in 1876.  It was a very important site in relation to the Northwest Rebellion of 1885.  Many events took place within and around the fort during this rebellion.  These include: the reinforcement of Fort Pitt and the search for Big Bear, the use of the fort during the "siege", its use as a base for staging military operations for the engagement at Cut Knife Hill, and the surrender site of Poundmaker on May 26, 1885.  The fort was abandoned in 1924 and recognized as a national historic site in 1951.  It includes five original buildings, four of which contain period furniture. Unfortunately the stockade and bastions have been reconstructed.

    Fort Battleford offers many helpful services.  Special needs  services include wheelchair accessible buildings, large print brochures, captions on two interpretive videos, and available electric scooters.  Other services are also offered.  Food service include snack foods, and cold and hot drinks.  Washroom facilities and picnic tables are available.  Post cards, T-shirts, and other items related to Fort Battleford are sold at souvenir concession.  Guided tours can be booked, and costumed interpreters and tour guides are provided.  The buildings are furnished to the 1885 period.  Adjacent to Fort Battleford is Kramer Campground.  Also, within a five minute drive of Fort Battleford is shopping, restaurants, and service stations.
    Fort Battleford offers various events and entertainment, most of which take place during the summer.  Some featured events from previous years are March West, the Old Fashioned Picnic, Musical Ride, and Canada Day celebrations.  Most activities also include entertainment for children.  In addition they also have special children's events such as Mountie Day Camp and Children's days.

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