Fort Whoop-Up

Fort Whoop-Up was the nickname given to a whisky trading post, originally Fort Hamilton, near what is now , Alberta. During the late 19th century, the post served as a centre for trading activities, including the illegal whisky trade.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Fairview and Coalhurst.

Hamlet
is a hamlet in , Canada within . It is adjacent to the eastern boundary of , approximately 0.3 kilometres south of Highway 3. is situated 6 km east of Fort Whoop-Up.

Locality
is a town in , Canada. It is located on Highway 3, 15 km northwest of Lethbridge. It used to be a coal-mining community. Around 1930, a large fire broke out in and cost the town about $35,000. No one was injured in the fire. is situated 8 km northwest of Fort Whoop-Up.

Fort Whoop-Up

Latitude
49.69191° or 49° 41′ 31″ north
Longitude
-112.85673° or 112° 51′ 24″ west
Open location code
85X9M4RV+Q8
Open­Street­Map ID
way 406855284
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­fort
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­museum
Wiki­data ID
Q5472322
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Satellite Map

Discover Fort Whoop-Up from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From French to Persian—“Fort Whoop-Up” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Indian Battle Park and Bike Park.

Nearby Places

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