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Nostalgic Noel: A Victorian Affair Day 1
Dec.
13
12:00 p.m.12:00
Fort Whoop-Up, Special Events

Nostalgic Noel: A Victorian Affair Day 1

Experience eras past with the Nostalgic Noel: A Victorian Affair at Fort Whoop-Up, where history comes alive. Create heartwarming memories and enjoy festive delights with activities like apple pie making, maple syrup on snow 'tire sur la neige', tree bough wreath crafting, and dried flower Christmas card making, Blacksmith forging, all day hot chocolate and cider by the fire. For an additional $5, experience the wonder of a horse-drawn carriage ride through a picturesque winter landscape.

all ages | children to attend with caregivers | registration encouraged | $5 per person (Ages 5 and under free) | Additional $5 horse rides first come first serve

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Nostalgic Noel: A Victorian Affair Day 2
Dec.
14
12:00 p.m.12:00
Fort Whoop-Up, Special Events

Nostalgic Noel: A Victorian Affair Day 2

Image courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa

Experience eras past with the Nostalgic Noel: A Victorian Affair at Fort Whoop-Up, where history comes alive. Create heartwarming memories and enjoy festive delights with activities like apple pie making, maple syrup on snow 'tire sur la neige', tree bough wreath crafting, and dried flower Christmas card making, Blacksmith forging, all day hot chocolate and cider by the fire. For an additional $5, experience the wonder of a horse-drawn carriage ride through a picturesque winter landscape.

all ages | children to attend with caregivers | registration encouraged | $5 per person (Ages 5 and under free) | Additional $5 horse rides, first come first serve

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Nostalgic Noel: A Victorian Affair Day 3
Dec.
15
12:00 p.m.12:00
Fort Whoop-Up, Special Events

Nostalgic Noel: A Victorian Affair Day 3

Image courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa

Experience eras past with the Nostalgic Noel: A Victorian Affair at Fort Whoop-Up, where history comes alive. Create heartwarming memories and enjoy festive delights with activities like apple pie making, maple syrup on snow 'tire sur la neige', tree bough wreath crafting, and dried flower Christmas card making, Blacksmith forging, all day hot chocolate and cider by the fire. For an additional $5, experience the wonder of a horse-drawn carriage ride through a picturesque winter landscape.

all ages | children to attend with caregivers | registration encouraged | $5 per person (Ages 5 and under free) | Additional $5 horse rides, first come first serve

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Halloween Harvest Fest
Oct.
26
12:00 p.m.12:00
Fort Whoop-Up, Special Events

Halloween Harvest Fest

Image courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa

Join us for a kid-friendly Halloween event, featuring a puppet show, candy bags, Halloween pumpkins to carve and decorate, kids' craft activities, apple cider, and hot chocolate. Enjoy s'mores and hot dogs by the fire, and don't miss the Haunted Hayride with the Headless Horseman for an extra $5 first come first served.

all ages | no registration required | $5 per person | additional $5 per person horse rides

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National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration: Traditional Lands and Food
Jun.
21
11:00 a.m.11:00
Fort Whoop-Up

National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration: Traditional Lands and Food

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at Fort Whoop-Up. Take a walk through the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) Gallery, listen to Napi stories by Blanche Bruised Head, Crafts, immersive video experience, vendors, food trucks, and an Elder Blessing.

all ages | children to attend with caregivers | free to attend

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Fort Whoop-Up Chef Stella Picnic
Jun.
19
to Jul. 2
Fort Whoop-Up

Fort Whoop-Up Chef Stella Picnic

Photo courtesy of Chef Stella | Diner & Catering

New at Fort Whoop-Up this summer, we've teamed up with Chef Stella | Diner & Catering, a beloved local restaurant, to offer picnic enthusiasts a special culinary treat – a Ham and Cheddar sub, Chicken Sunshine Salad, Chicken Caesar Salad, and Homemade Chips and Dip. These meticulously crafted dishes promise to satisfy every palate. Paired with a guided tour of Fort Whoop-Up and a scenic wagon ride through the Belly River Valley, your picnic adventure is guaranteed to be unforgettable, creating lasting memories with each bite.

Choose one of the following items for your picnic box:

  • Ham and cheddar sub (honey mustard aioli, lettuce, sliced roasted in house leg of ham, cheddar)

  • Chicken sunshine salad (mixed greens, fresh veggies, sunflower seeds, goat cheese, walnuts, and our sweet onion dressing)

  • Chicken Caesar salad (Mamma Stellas Caesar dressing, homemade croutons and bacon bits, Parmesan cheese

  • Homemade chips and dip

NOTE: Contents of the picnic box may change depending on availability.

Fort Whoop-Up Chef Stella Picnics are available from June 19 – September 1, 2024. Wednesday through Sunday only. Picnics are not available on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.

Cost: $25/picnic experience (includes single admission, tour, picnic, beverage, and wagon ride)

Booking is required 24 hours in advance.

 

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Fort Whoop-Up Homestyle Charcuterie Picnic
Jun.
19
to Jul. 2
Fort Whoop-Up

Fort Whoop-Up Homestyle Charcuterie Picnic

Photo courtesy of Homestyle Charcuterie

Indulge in personal charcuterie picnics at the Fort this season. Delight in a curated assortment of cured meats, artisan cheeses, fresh fruits, crackers, olives, pickles, and nuts, all against the backdrop of one of Lethbridge’s top cultural destinations. Enhance your visit with a guided tour of Fort Whoop-Up and a scenic wagon ride through the picturesque Belly River Valley, ensuring a memorable outing for all. Our partner, Homestyle Charcuterie, a local Lethbridge business, prides itself on crafting authentic, high-quality culinary delights to complement your experience.

Picnic Box Contains the Following:

  • Cured meats

  • Artisanal cheeses

  • Fruit (fresh & dried)

  • Crackers

  • Nuts

  • Olives & pickles

  • Condiment

  • Sweet

  • Beverage

NOTE: Contents of the picnic box may change depending on availability.

Fort Whoop-Up Homestyle Charcuterie Picnics are available from June 19 – September 1, 2024. Wednesday through Sunday only. Picnics are not available on Monday or Tuesday.

Cost: $25/picnic experience (includes single admission, tour, picnic, beverage, and wagon ride)

Booking is required 24 hours in advance.

 

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Christmas at the Fort
Dec.
17
1:00 p.m.13:00
Fort Whoop-Up

Christmas at the Fort

Image courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa

Join us at Fort Whoop-Up to celebrate the holidays. Make a Christmas ornament, collect a hand-forged trinket from the blacksmith, tour the barracks, see Napi's Santa Show, and enjoy a roaring fire, sleigh ride, and hot chocolate.

1–5 pm | all ages | registration encouraged | Fort admission $5 per person applies | $5 per wagon ride (separate) | Napi Santa Show at 2 pm daily | Napi Santa Show at 2 pm daily

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Christmas at the Fort
Dec.
16
1:00 p.m.13:00
Fort Whoop-Up

Christmas at the Fort

Image courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa

Join us at Fort Whoop-Up to celebrate the holidays. Make a Christmas ornament, collect a hand-forged trinket from the blacksmith, tour the barracks, see Napi's Santa Show, and enjoy a roaring fire, sleigh ride, and hot chocolate.

1–5 pm | all ages | registration encouraged | Fort admission $5 per person applies | $5 per wagon ride (separate) | Napi Santa Show at 2 pm daily

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Christmas at the Fort
Dec.
10
1:00 p.m.13:00
Fort Whoop-Up

Christmas at the Fort

Image courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa

Join us at Fort Whoop-Up to celebrate the holidays. Make a Christmas ornament, collect a hand-forged trinket from the blacksmith, tour the barracks, see Napi's Santa Show, and enjoy a roaring fire, sleigh ride, and hot chocolate.

1–5 pm | all ages | registration encouraged | Fort admission $5 per person applies | $5 per wagon ride (separate) | Napi Santa Show at 2 pm daily

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Christmas at the Fort
Dec.
9
1:00 p.m.13:00
Fort Whoop-Up

Christmas at the Fort

Image courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa

Join us at Fort Whoop-Up to celebrate the holidays. Make a Christmas ornament, collect a hand-forged trinket from the blacksmith, tour the barracks, see Napi's Santa Show, and enjoy a roaring fire, sleigh ride, and hot chocolate.

1–5 pm | all ages | registration encouraged | Fort admission $5 per person applies | $5 per wagon ride (separate) | Napi Santa Show at 2 pm daily

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Haunted House at Fort Whoop-Up
Oct.
28
1:00 p.m.13:00
Fort Whoop-Up

Haunted House at Fort Whoop-Up

Image and graphic courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa

Beware! Ghosts, ghouls, and monsters have taken over the Fort. Come and visit Fort Whoop-Up in October to experience a spooky and scary haunted house through the Fort's barracks. Are you brave enough?

1:00–3:00 pm | children and caretakers | 6:00-9:00 pm 18+ | $5 per ticket | registration encouraged.

*Also, enjoy our spectacular wagon rides which are $10 per person, and free for ages 6 and under. The wagon rides will be offered on a first come first serve basis.

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Haunted House at Fort Whoop-Up
Oct.
27
1:00 p.m.13:00
Fort Whoop-Up

Haunted House at Fort Whoop-Up

Image and graphic courtesy Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao'pa

Beware! Ghosts, ghouls, and monsters have taken over the Fort. Come and visit Fort Whoop-Up in October to experience a spooky and scary haunted house through the Fort's barracks. Are you brave enough?

1:00–3:00 pm | children and caretakers | 6:00-9:00 pm 18+ | $5 per ticket | registration encouraged.

*Also, enjoy our spectacular wagon rides which are $10 per person, and free for ages 6 and under. The wagon rides will be offered on a first come first serve basis.

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Fort Whoop-Up Homestyle Charcuterie Picnic
Jun.
21
to Sep. 3
Fort Whoop-Up

Fort Whoop-Up Homestyle Charcuterie Picnic

Photo courtesy of Homestyle Charcuterie

New to the Fort this season, personal charcuterie picnics. A unique combination of cured meats, artisan cheeses, fruits, crackers, olives, pickles, and nuts come together for an unforgettable dining experience in one of Lethbridge’s premier cultural attractions. Combined with a personal tour of Fort Whoop-Up and a wagon ride through the Belly River Valley, your picnic experience is sure to create unforgettable memories. Our partner, Homestyle Charcuterie is a small home-based Lethbridge business that strives to create authentic, high quality and mouth-watering culinary fare.

Picnic Box Contains the Following:

Cured meats
Artisanal cheeses
Fruit (fresh & dried)
Crackers
Nuts
Olives & pickles
Condiment
Sweet
Beverage

NOTE: Contents of the picnic box may change depending on availability.

Fort Whoop-Up Homestyle Charcuterie Picnics are available from June 21 – September 3, 2023. Wednesday through Sunday only. Picnics are not available on Monday or Tuesday.

Cost: $25/picnic experience (includes single admission, tour, picnic, beverage, and wagon ride)

Booking is required 24 hours in advance.

 

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