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David Thompson Trail is a 3.2 kilometre loop trail exploring the life of David Thompson and the history of the first two forts (oldest forts) which once stood on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River during the fur trade of the 1800s.
Trail
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The hiking trail wanders through a large grass field while exploring on the David Thompson Trail in the Rocky Mountain House Historic Park in the community of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada.
Upper Level Trail
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The easy going upper level of the David Thompson Trail in the Rocky Mountain House Historic Park in the community of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada.
Canoe
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An audio display of one of the pioneer canoes once used for exploration on the North Saskatchewan River is on display as we wander along the David Thompson Trail in the Rocky Mountain House Historic Park in the community of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada.
North Saskatchewan River
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The North Saskatchewan River as seen while exploring the lower level section of the David Thompson Trail in the Rocky Mountain House Historic Park in the community of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada.
Information on Fort Construction
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Information signs explain in detail the process of building a fort in the early 1800s is on display while exploring on the David Thompson Trail in the Rocky Mountain House Historic Park in the community of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada.
Sitting Bench
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A resting bench on the David Thompson Trail in the Rocky Mountain House Historic Park in the community of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada.
Audio Information Billboard
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Along the trails in the historic park there are audio boards explaining the displays and history of the Rocky Mountain House Historic Site.
Bison Lookout
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The top of the bison lookout tower and the many information boards found on the David Thompson Trail in the Rocky Mountain House Historic Park in the community of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada.
Forest Trail
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Exploring the forest and learning about the 1800s while hiking on the lower level of the David Thompson Trail in the Rocky Mountain House Historic Park in the community of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada.
Stairs to History
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The stairs leading to the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, a tipi village and and the lower level of the David Thompson Trail in the Rocky Mountain House Historic Park in the community of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada.
Tipi Village
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A First Nation Village situated on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River is on display while exploring the lower level trail of the David Thompson Trail in the Rocky Mountain House Historic Park in the community of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada.
Tipi in a Field of Dreams
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A tipi sits alone in a grass field while hiking along the David Thompson Trail in the Rocky Mountain House Historic Park in the community of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada.
Tipi
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A tipi located on the David Thompson Trail in the Rocky Mountain House Historic Park in the community of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada.
Bison Lookout Tower
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In the distance the trail connects to a lookout tower with views of a bison paddock.
Original Site of Fort
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The original site of the fort located on the David Thompson Trail in the Rocky Mountain House Historic Park in the community of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada.