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Description

(1812) A First Nations village once existed at the intersection of the South Antler and Souris Rivers.

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Other Features Nearby

American Fur Co. Company Fort

(1808-1828) The American Fur Company traded on the Souris River until their operations were shut down by Cuthbert Grant. The exact location of this fort is unknown.

Boundary Commission Trail

(Pre 1600 - 1885) The Boundary Commission Trail was the first “highway” to the west, carrying First Nations to and fro, Métis on buffalo hunts and finally Europeans looking for rich farmland.

Coulter Park

Coulter Park is the site of the longest running annual picnic. Ever since 1882 it has been used as a recreational facility.

Sourisapolis (Souris City)

(1882 – 1916) A few real estate agents sold lots trying to promote the town of Sourisapolis, but a town was never built here.

Sourisford

A long history surrounds this Souris River crossing place. Where the Boundary Commission Trail crossed the river is still visible.

Sourisford Linear Burial Mounds

(900 – 1400 AD) Artifacts from these thousand year-old burial mounds indicate the trade relations that existed upon the plains before convenient modes of transportation.

Sourisford Park Campground

Located in the Heritage-rich Souris River Valley, this is western Canada’s oldest campground, in use since 1882. Limited services. PHONE: 204-522-3263