Fort McLeod
Fort McLeod (1805-1952) - A North West Company trading post/fort first established in 1805 at the present day town of McLeod Lake, British Columbia. Named after Archibald Norman McLeod, a partner in the North West Company. Became a Hudson's Bay Company post when the two companies merged in 1821. Moved to a retail location in 1952. Also known as Trout Lake Fort and McLeod's Lake Post.
Current Status![]() Fort McLeod National Historic Site of Canada. Four remaining buildings at McLeod Lake, British Columbia. Three buildings are from the 1920s and one is from the 1940s.
Restored in 1993-1991
The roadside marker for Fort McLeod is located alongside Hwy 97 in front of the general store.
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Visited: 21 Jun 2014
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