Sam Steele Days

Great variety of events for all ages! Entertainment for the whole family!

Named after a legendary figure of the Canadian West - Superintendent Sam Steele, this event celebrates a blend of history and good old-fashioned fun. Each year is different, but you're always guaranteed great music, local artists and artisans, sports - both competitive and spectator, parades and pageants, and so much fabulous food!

The origin of Fort Steele can be traced to the small settlement of Galbraith’s Ferry, which was born during the 1864 Kootenay gold rush. In 1888 the settlement’s name was changed to Fort Steele to honour Superintendent Samuel Steele of the North West Mounted Police, who peacefully settled tensions between white settlers and the Ktunaxa people.

Driving Directions

All venues located within Cranbrook: Moir Centennial Park - northwest Cranbrook, Grandview Place. TM Roberts Park - southwest Cranbrook, Wattsville Road Steeples Park - central Cranbrook, near 24 Avenue N Quad Ball Park - northeast Cranbrook, Willowbrook Drive Downtown Cranbrook - Baker Street Cranbrook Rec Plex - 2nd Street S

Event Setting

Central Fairgrounds location is the Cranbrook Rec Plex. Stop in to pick up a schedule of events or to register for sporting events. Many of the events take place at the Rec Plex and in the downtown core on Baker Street and at a number of parks: Kinsmen Quads, Moir Park, TM Roberts and Steeples Park . Each day starts off with a pancake breakfast.