Fort MacLeod more then a bathroom stop

If you are like me you have driven through Fort MacLeod a number of times.

Going or coming to Lethbridge from the Crowsnest Pass or Calgary it is a part of the drive. If you are looking for a great day of shooting in southern Alberta be sure to add a stop in Fort Macleod to your summer adventures list!

The Empress Theater – Fort MacLead

For many years the only reason we would stop was for the ice cream shop next to the fort.

During the summer a stop at the ice cream shop was a treat for the kids as we were heading home from a trip. Of course Dad did not mind the stop either.

But a few years ago I had a chance to do some photography of the Fort and the Empress Theater for Travel Alberta.

I have to say the assignment opened my eyes to the photo opportunities around Fort MacLeod. It is worth the drive, or a stop, when passing through.

Touring the Empress theater opened my eyes to some of the history of the area.  It is a great tour to take if you have the time!

The theater really is a part of the past and it is so well preserved. As part of the shoot I had the chance to wander around the place with a guide then on my own. It was amazing to see everything and to do the photography of all the history!!

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The fort at Fort MacLeod

The Fort also has a lot of amazing displays.

The museum relives the settlement of southern Alberta.

A huge highlight of the stop is the Musical ride.

A treat taking you back in time to when the Fort was a major player in southern Alberta and western Canada.

The Fort has a number of photo opportunities and a stop in Fort MacLeod is going to get you some fantastic photos.