East Village in Calgary in Calgary Metropolitan Region, Alberta — Canada’s Prairie Region (North America)
Calgarians Rediscover Fort Calgary
Alderman Ayer leads the way
— 1875-1975 —
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2022
1. Calgarians Rediscover Fort Calgary Marker
While planning Calgary's 1975 Centennial Celebrations, Alderman John Ayer led a committee of citizens in a successful attempt to recover the City's birthplace — Fort Calgary. The City acquired the land, excavated the archaeological remains of Fort Calgary, built the Interpretive Center and created the 40 acre park that surrounds it. At the same time, the Deane House was purchased by the City and restored. Fort Calgary thanks John Ayer for his determination and vision.
This City was built on the foundations laid by the early pioneers who committed to this community for their future. Calgary holds opportunities not yet discovered and for that we thank the courageous people of the past. Fort Calgary will continue to share our history and build our community in their honour.
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• Centennial Celebration Reenactment Ride, 1975
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Forts and Castles • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1975.
Location. 51° 2.696′ N, 114° 2.685′ W. Marker is in Calgary, Alberta, in Calgary Metropolitan Region. It is in East Village. Marker can be reached from 9 Avenue Southeast, 0.3 kilometers east of
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wars, Depression and Oil (here, next to this marker); Connections (here, next to this marker); The City of Calgary (here, next to this marker); The Frontier Community Disappears (here, next to this marker); The Mounties Sell Calgary Barracks (a few steps from this marker); The NWMP Build Calgary Barracks (a few steps from this marker); The Train Arrives in Calgary (a few steps from this marker); An Outpost on the Bow River (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Calgary.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Fort Calgary National Historic Site
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1. Fort Calgary National Historic Site of Canada.
Fort Calgary National Historic Site of Canada is a square-shaped wooden fort situated on the west bank of the Elbow River at its junction with the Bow River. Located on the same site as the original fort, the present structure is a reconstruction on a 12-hectare (40-acre) park within the limits of Calgary, Alberta. Established in 1875 as Fort Brisebois by the North West Mounted(Submitted on May 4, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)Police (NWMP), the fort included men's quarters, a guard room, stables and storage facilities surrounded by a palisade of vertical logs.Mackie Photo, Courtesy J. Ayer2. Marker detail: Alderman John Ayer
2. Histories of Fort Calgary.
This site represents complex and conflicting histories that can be interpreted in many ways. The NWMP were removed from this site after only 39 years, but their legacy remains – for some, it evokes a heroic sense of Canadian nationalism; for others, it is a reminder of the harmful and ongoing impacts of colonization. Although this site can be celebrated as the birthplace of Calgary, it also represents more somber, difficult stories behind the creation of settler-colonial cities in which we live today.(Submitted on May 4, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2022
3. Calgarians Rediscover Fort Calgary Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 4, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
