Historic Trails

A man is painting a tall concrete trail marker white. Two others look on. One holds a leashed dog. Prairie hills and farmers fields are visible in the distance. — Fort Walsh to Wood Mountain - North West Mounted Police Trail

This trail was marked in the 1950s by Everett Baker, the SHFS’ first president, and local community members.

gravel road with a group of people hiking along it. A wagon is the background, and a Métis red river cart drawn by a horse is in the front. — SWIFT CURRENT–BATTLEFORD TRAIL

The Swift Current - Battleford Trail was once an important travel and trade route.

Several people dressed in walking gear, some using walking poles, walk down a gravel road in Saskatchewan. — Historic Trail Walks

The Historic Trail Walks are long-form walks that occur every two years along the routes of historic trails.

Friends of the Trail

BECOME A FRIEND OF THE TRAIL

We gratefully accept donations of any amount for the ongoing maintenance of the Trail. For a donation of $100 or more, your name, community and year of the donation will be engraved on a tag and placed on an original NWMP Trail marker post!

Learn More about the Trail Walks: Video

Hugh Henry talks about the Trail Walks of the SHFS.