• 1860's Fur Trade
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  • 1795
     
    1795

    Fort Augustus.

     
  • 1876
     
    1876

    100 Mile Portage.

     
  • 1898
     
    1898

    Gold Rush Boom.

     
  • 1904
     
    1904

    Early Settlement.

     
  • 1912
     
    1912

    Train Stopping in Athabasca

     
  • 1952
     
    1952

    Heritage Protection.

     
  • 1982
     
    1980

    Heritage Recognition.

     
  • 2000
     
    2000

    Community Consultation.

     
  • 2010
     
    2010

    Trail Plan and Progress

     

the Athabasca Landing Trail

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The Athabasca Landing Trail (ALT) will be a continuous, non-motorized recreational trail that will run 150 km from Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta to Athabasca, Alberta. Wherever feasible, the trail will follow the route of the historic Athabasca Landing Trail, dubbed “The 100 Mile Portage,” built in 1876. ALT is part of the Trans Canada Trail and the start of its only overland route into the northern territories.

The trail is currently under development as a partnership of Alberta TrailNet Society, Government of Alberta, the five municipalities along the trail, and two regional trail groups.

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Volunteers from the modern day Great Canadian Wagon Train frequently participate in ALT trail openings and often help in trail building.

Tales from the Trail

The Athabasca Landing Trail committee is interested in receiving stories (old or new) and photos about this trail. Please include a photo caption identifying the location, point of interest or natural feature, wildlife, or people in the photo. (Please ensure you have obtained and include a written "consent for photo use" form from all people shown in the photo.) Please click below to learn how to send in your story

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