Last Mountain House
Last Mountain House (1869-1871) - A Hudson's Bay Company post first established in 1869 near present day Craven, Saskatchewan. Abandoned in 1871.
History of Last Mountain House
Established in 1869 as a Hudson's Bay Company sub-post of Fort Qu’Appelle in the Last Mountain Lake and upper Qu’Appelle River area. One of the last fur trading posts established.
The post experienced a successful first season but the rapid decline of the buffalo herds and local conflicts made succeeding years difficult and by 1871 the post was abandoned. Last Mountain House was burned down and not rebuilt.
Current Status
Three post buildings (master's house, trade store and men's barracks) reconstructed on their original sites and outfitted with period furnishings. Also reconstructed are the ice cellar and a fur press. Located near Craven, Saskatchewan.
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Location: 5.7 miles NW of Craven, Saskatchewan, on Hwy 20. Maps & Images Lat: 50.77437 Long: -104.87085 |
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- North American Forts - Last Mountain House
- Canada's Historic Places - Last Mountain House
- Last Mountain House Provincial Park
Visited: 31 Jul 2014