The Aboriginals were the first to live in the region, and in the course of time, their travel created a trail that later was used by traders for the Hudson Bay Company. When the Royal North West Mounted Police marched west in 1874 they marched along the same trail. This route was popular because of its relatively flat terrain. A hill range called the Missouri Coteau is visible to the south and curves up to the north. The Missouri Coteau would have been very difficult to travel on with wagon. In this hill range is a gap in the hills that was much easier to pass through than the hills to its north and south. This is one of the main reasons the railway also came through this region.

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History of the Trail

North West Mounted Police

Railway