History of Lethbridge Alberta
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011Coal, Oil, and gas are the basis of Lethbridge’s success. Alberta’s third-largest city was names after mine owner William Lethbridge in 1885, but First Nations peoples such as the Blackfoot Indians have inhabited the area since prehistoric times. We have listed all cheap Lethridge hotels available with no booking fees and guaranteed lowest rates online.
Lying on the banks of the Oldman River, Lethbridge is home to the notorious Fort Whoop-up, established in 1869 by whiskey traders John Healy and Alfred Hamilton for the sole purpose of profiting from the sale of illicit, and often deadly, whiskey. Many Indians, drawn by the lure of the drink, were poisoned or even killed by the brew, which was made with substances such as tobacco and red ink. Today, a replica of Fort Whoop-up has a visitor’s center that describes the history of trading post.
Lethbridge is located 217 km from Calgary with an approximate 2 hours and 10 minute drive. You’ll find many cheap Calgary hotels listed.