The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland

The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland Welcome to The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland. I'táámito'táaattsiiyio'pi (Eeh-daah-mee-doh-daat-tsee-yoop)

Harmonious meeting place.

Welcome to The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, formerly Fort Calgary. Located where the Bow and Elbow rivers meet, The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, is a place of Indigenous gathering and ceremony steeped in thousands of years of tradition and history. Fort Calgary was built on the land at The Confluence in 1875 by the North-West Mounted Police. The land is home to many complex stories

that span thousands of years. The Confluence, through meaningful programming, strives to tell accurate stories rooted in this land from a variety of perspectives. Offerings include exhibits, talks, tours, workshops, youth education programs, summer camps, movies, art shows, concerts, festivals and venue rentals for social and corporate events. Learn more at theconfluence.ca

Not sure what to do for Canada Day? 🤔 Look no further!Commemorate Canada Day at The Confluence with a full day of free f...
06/26/2026

Not sure what to do for Canada Day? 🤔 Look no further!

Commemorate Canada Day at The Confluence with a full day of free family-friendly fun! There's truly a little something for everyone, including:
✨ Free admission to the cultural centre
🎨 Indoor crafts and games
👣 History walking tours
❤️ And more!

🔗 For the detailed schedule of everything happening at The Confluence on Canada Day, please visit theconfluence.ca/events/canada-day-2026

The City of Calgary is also supporting a variety of Canada Day programming on our site from 11 am - 5 pm, including the annual Indigenous Spotlight and Powwow! Learn more about the City of Calgary's Canada Day programming at calgary.ca/events/canada-day.html

📣 We're hiring!📣Are you a strategic, supportive leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and has experience in ...
06/24/2026

📣 We're hiring!📣

Are you a strategic, supportive leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and has experience in museum collections management, exhibit design, and fostering meaningful working relationships Indigenous communities?
You should apply today to our new Senior Manager of Exhibits and Collections role📝! In this position, you can expect duties such as:

👉Leadership and operational oversight of our collections and exhibit development teams.
👉Developing and implementing engaging exhibitions while stewarding The Confluence’s collections, ensuring practices align with professional museum standards and the organization's commitments to reconciliation and decolonization.
👉Supervising and mentoring departmental staff, as well as providing support to interns, volunteers, and contractors.

🔗Apply by Wednesday, July 15! Find the full job description and instructions on how to apply at theconfluence.ca/careers.

Country Thunder Alberta is rolling in, so our site is going to be buzzing with music festival set up to get ready for a ...
06/22/2026

Country Thunder Alberta is rolling in, so our site is going to be buzzing with music festival set up to get ready for a weekend of great music and memories🔥🤠.

To make room for all the action, The Confluence Cultural Centre is closed to visitors starting Tuesday, June 23 and will reopen on Tuesday, June 30 with our regular hours. Expect limited parking and higher volumes of traffic this upcoming week, and be sure to plan your visit and consider alternative forms of transportation if you're visiting to this end of the city!

Learn more about our operating hours, see all upcoming events and plan your visit at theconfluence.ca

06/21/2026

It was so meaningful to see both the community and the sun show up for the 17th annual Walk for Reconciliation☀️🧡. Thank you to everyone who spent the summer solstice with us to raise awareness of and reflect on the harmful legacies of the Canadian residential school system.

Today we walked to honour survivors, those who never came home, and the families who still feel the impacts. Truth and reconciliation isn’t a linear journey – we appreciate everyone making an effort and taking steps towards healing and a more compassionate future.

A sincere thank you to our partners Bow Valley College, Trellis Society, and Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary.
We’d also like to thank Tim Hortons East Village and City of Calgary – Your Local Government for their support in sponsoring this event.

Each visitor is a wandering spirit on their own journey; each with their own story. By donating, your gift can be part o...
06/20/2026

Each visitor is a wandering spirit on their own journey; each with their own story. By donating, your gift can be part of the story to develop a permanent residential school memorial at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow rivers.

The memorial design, The Wandering Spirit, was created to inspire reflection of the beginnings, biases, preconceptions and prejudices that shape our view of our role in reconciliation as we move forward into the future.

The Confluence has committed $1 million towards this city-led project and is 92% of the way there. Your donation to the residential school memorial is more than a donation — it is an act of truth and reconciliation.

🧡 Learn more about The Wandering Spirit and donate today at theconfluence.ca/thewanderingspirit

📣 We're hiring!📣Are you a strategic think with a strong background in project and facilities management? You might be th...
06/20/2026

📣 We're hiring!📣

Are you a strategic think with a strong background in project and facilities management? You might be the perfect fit for the Senior Manager of Facilities & Parkland role📝.

We're looking for a passionate, dynamic individual interested in leading and supporting our facilities team towards continued growth by overseeing improvements and maintenance of the facilities and parkland at the 40-acre site.

👉Apply by Wednesday, July 8. For the full job description and instructions on how to apply, please visit theconfluence.ca/careers.

This Sunday, June 21, join us and walk in solidarity towards reconciliation as part of the 17th annual Walk for Reconcil...
06/19/2026

This Sunday, June 21, join us and walk in solidarity towards reconciliation as part of the 17th annual Walk for Reconciliation.

Held on National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Walk for Reconciliation is a day to reflect on the difficult history of this land and honour the survivors, and the children who never returned home. It's a day to recognize the inter-generational impacts of residential schools on individuals, families and communities.

🧡 Meet at the Harry Hays Building (220 4 Ave SE) at 8:30 am
🧡 Walk begins at 9 am
🧡 After the walk, there will be family-friendly programming and activations across The Confluence site. For the full schedule, please visit theconfluence.ca/events/wfr-2026

We want to send a thank you to Trellis Society, Aboriginal Friendship Centre Calgary and Bow Valley College. We'd also like to thank the City of Calgary and Tim Hortons East Village for sponsoring this event as sponsors.

The Confluence is honoured to receive the City of Calgary's 2026 Community Achievement Award in the Heritage category fo...
06/18/2026

The Confluence is honoured to receive the City of Calgary's 2026 Community Achievement Award in the Heritage category for our exhibit on Blackfoot culture, Kípaitápiiyssinnooni (Our Way of Life)! ❤️

Developed through collaboration with Elders and Knowledge Keepers and curated by Star Crop Eared Wolf, Kípaitápiiyssinnooni (ghee-BAHT-ah-BEE-see-noon) shares Blackfoot perspectives on culture, history, and ways of life. Presented in the Blackfoot language as well as English, the exhibit features contemporary recreations of traditional objects created by Blackfoot artists commissioned for the project.

Congratulations to all the other 2026 recipients! 🏆 Visit calgary.ca/calgaryawards to see the full list of recipients.

Read more: theconfluence.ca/articles/the-confluence-calgary-awards-2026

Campers! The sun's out and we're coming at you live! ❗Are you looking for the perfect hands-on camp experience to get yo...
06/17/2026

Campers! The sun's out and we're coming at you live! ❗

Are you looking for the perfect hands-on camp experience to get your kids outside, moving around and stretching their creative muscles? Camp at The Confluence might be just the thing you're looking for! 😀

We still have spots available in the 8-10 and 9-12 age groups, but it's best to secure your spot now! Camp themes range from opportunities for young creators to create in a hands-on art adventures (Take the Stage 🎭 and Curators of Creativity🎨), journey through the wonders of the natural world around them and beyond (Neighbourhood Navigators 🍃 and Stars Above, Earth Below⭐) and more!

🔗 Learn more about our camps and sign up today: theconfluence.ca/summercamps (link in bio!)

🍁 Two weeks until Canada Day! 🍁Commemorate Canada Day at The Confluence with a full day of free family-friendly fun! Exp...
06/17/2026

🍁 Two weeks until Canada Day! 🍁

Commemorate Canada Day at The Confluence with a full day of free family-friendly fun! Explore The Confluence Cultural Centre exhibits, get creative with indoor crafts and games, experience a history walking tour, join in on a powwow and more! 🙌

✨ The City of Calgary will also be hosting events on-site from 11 am-5 pm, including the Indigenous Spotlight & Powwow.

🗓️ Wednesday, July 1, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📍 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB

For full event details, please visit: theconfluence.ca/events/canada-day-2026

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750 9 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB
T2G5E1

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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(403) 290-1875

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