Carlton Trail - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
N 52° 12.102 W 105° 16.764
13U E 480905 N 5783509
This heritage marker recognizes the Prince Albert - Troy trail, one segment of The Carlton Trail that stretched across much of Canada's Prairies and brought settlers here from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s.
Waymark Code: WMWAD5
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Date Posted: 08/02/2017
Views: 3
This heritage marker recognizes the Prince Albert - Troy trail, one segment of The Carlton Trail that stretched across much of Canada's Prairies and brought settlers here from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s.
The Carlton Trail was about 1,450 km long from Fort Garry (now Winnipeg, Manitoba) to Troy (now Fort Qu'Appelle), Saskatchewan. This plaque mentions that a fork in the trail is found near here which would take settlers to Prince Albert (north) or Battleford (west).
In a nearby historic site there is a replica of the Red River Cart, which most settlers used to transport their belongings. A photo is included here.
Road of Trail Name: Carlton Trail
State: Saskatchewan
County: Humboldt
Historical Significance:
Used for decades, the trail brought settlers deep into the Canadian Prairies.
Years in use: ~60
How you discovered it:
historical marker
Why?:
Originally used by settlers that would farm the Prairies and later used by traders to move agriculture products, furs, lumber and other goods.
Directions:
Small parking area off of Highway 5.
Book on Wagon Road or Trial: Not listed
Website Explination: Not listed
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