Fort Calgary was first established in 1875, then known as Fort Brisebois. It is situated at where the Bow and Elbow rivers meet in where Calgary, Alberta, is situated at today. It was then bought over by the City of Calgary and reopened since 1978 as a museum and today, a National Historic Site of Canada. The museum’s exhibits brings people and places from Calgary’s past to life. Focused on the first 100 years (1875-1975), discover the history of the North West Mountain Police (NWMP) Fort, the birthplace of Calgary. While at Fort Calgary, learn about how the Mounties at the Fort helped to build the multicultural community around them. Remember to stop by Markings, an outdoor interpretive exhibit, which traces the outline of the 1875 Fort Site and reminds one about all the people who have made Calgary what it is today. Perhaps, you may also wish to take a walk through the gardens towards the Hunt House which is part of the original Hudson’s Bay Company trading post.