Fort Steele, BC - The First Northwest Mounted Police Fort In The Wild West Of British Columbia

Fort Steele is a northwest mounted police Fort in the eastern kootenays of British Columbia. The northwest mounted police were sent out west to bring order to the wild west. West of the rockies, it was the first station out in the bush
Sam Steele was the leader of the force in the west. He was involved in the yukon gold rush as well. He was a man of many talents, which he used to bring order to the wild west.
We explore Fort Steele and the old ferry crossing, looking at the history of the gold rush days from a unique perspective. The town is well preserved and has many things to see and experience.
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