This 40-acre National Historic Site encloses the remains of the original mounted police stronghold, which until the 1970s, were buried under the expanding city. Today, you can explore the fort's remains and, with the help of recently uncovered artifacts, learn what life was like for these western Mounties.

While some visitors said they very much enjoyed their time here, others write this attraction off as kind of boring. However, history aficionados will especially enjoy it, according to recent visitors.

Fort Calgary sits just a few blocks east of downtown and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission costs CA$12 (around $9) for adults, CA$7 (about $5) for children ages 7 to 17 and CA$5 (approximately $3.75) for kids ages 3 to 6. The City Hall CTrain station is located three blocks west of the fort. Visit the official website for more information.