Cumberland House Provincial Park
Park Historic site preserving former Hudson's Bay Company trading post
At the site of one of Saskatchewan’s earliest inland posts, Cumberland House Provincial Park preserves Hudson’s Bay Company-era ruins and riverfront scenery; visitors come for heritage interpretation, local history and river access.
Cumberland House Provincial Park preserves the historic site of Cumberland House, the inland fur-trading post established in 1774. The site represents the early frontier era of fur trade in what is now Saskatchewan.
Visitors can see interpretive markers and remnants related to the fur-trade era and the riverine setting that made the post a regional supply and transport hub. The park focuses on the cultural and historic values of the original settlement rather than extensive developed recreational facilities.
The post was established by the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1774 and served as an inland trading and supply centre during the fur trade period; over time the area evolved into a permanent community and the original site was set aside for preservation.
The park is located on the Saskatchewan River at the community of Cumberland House in east-central Saskatchewan, preserving the riverbank site where the original trading post stood.
- Founding date and origin: Founded as a fur-trade post in 1774 by the Hudson's Bay Company, it is one of the earliest European settlements in what is now Saskatchewan.
How to Get to Cumberland House Provincial Park #
Cumberland House is reached by road from the nearest regional centers in Saskatchewan, typically via Highway 123/arriving in the town of Cumberland House and then following local roads to the park. Seasonal ferry or ice roads may affect access in winter.
Tips for Visiting Cumberland House Provincial Park #
- Visit the interpretive panels to understand the Hudson Bay Company trading-post layout; the site is a historian's delight if the plaques are read slowly.
- If possible, time a visit to coincide with the local museum's open hours in Cumberland House town to see artifacts and archival photos.
- Dress in layers - the Saskatchewan rivers can be chilly and windy even in summer.
Best Time to Visit Cumberland House Provincial Park #
Summer for easiest access and local programming; shoulder seasons for fewer visitors.
Weather & Climate near Cumberland House Provincial Park #
Cumberland House Provincial Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -26°C to 24°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -17°C and lows of -26°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -22°C. The driest month with just 14 mm.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 69 mm of rain.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -21°C. Light rainfall.
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