Alberta, Canada · North America
Fort Macleod sits on the route: 40 minutes from Coalhurst.
Fort Macleod is a town located in Alberta, Canada. With a population of 3,060, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Fort Macleod sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Edmonton time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Fort Macleod to your route.
Fort Macleod ( mə-KLOWD) is a town in southern Alberta, Canada. It was originally named Macleod to distinguish it from the North-West Mounted Police barracks (Fort Macleod, built 1874) it had grown around. The fort was named in honour of the then Commissioner of the North-West Mounted Police, Colonel James Macleod.Read more
Founded as the Municipality of the Town of Macleod in 1892, the name was officially changed to the already commonly used "Fort Macleod" in 1952.
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Fort Macleod is located in Alberta, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 49.7167 latitude, -113.4186 longitude.
Fort Macleod has a population of approximately 3,060 people, making it a town in Canada.
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