Established in 2008, Trails of 1885 pulls together sites and locations, festivals and events that are linked together by the events of 1885. Spread across three provinces - starting in Manitoba, across Saskatchewan, into Alberta, the ''stories" of 1885 are told to visitors from around the world. We encourage you to read the history, view the pictures and we look forward to welcoming you to the Trails of 1885 in 2010, the 125th anniversary of the end of an era.
Canada was growing and developing, the railroad was making its way across the vast prairies.The buffalo were gone, the land was being ploughed and settled. Stories are written and told about this year, and yet, so much is still unknown to the rest of the world.
This web site is dedicated to the stories, sites, people of 1885. We will continuously update information about events, festivals and happenings in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta as they pertain to the anniversary of 1885.
Welcome to the Trails of 1885.
From archaeological projects to expansion and development of significant sites, from summer programs for youth to period demonstrations and celebrations of Fransaskois, there is a lot happening in 2010.
Interested in Metis, First Nations, North West Mounted Police, settlers, militia history? Want to know more? Want to learn more? Read the stories, see the sites, hear the music on the Trails of 1885!
For a glance at what's coming up, go to the Events page.
For suggested summer tours of the sites related to 1885, visit the Tours page.
