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Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site of Canada

Explore the beautifully restored stone heritage buildings at this intact Hudson's Bay Company fur trade centre on the banks of the Red River. Enjoy the authentic, colourful costumes and stories. Smell goods baking on the hearth fires, hear the blacksmith's hammer, touch the furs in the fur loft and participate in special events. See the Big House (Governor's home), furloft/saleshop, men's house, guest cottage, blacksmith's shop, farm manager's cottage, native encampment and York boat.

The Visitor Reception Centre features a theatre, restaurant, gift shop and picnic shelter. Full programming at the historic site is available from May 15 to Labour Day. Site tours available to the end of September. Group programs, meetings, dinners by pre-registration all year. Special programs for Halloween in October and Christmas in December. Admission charged.

Tel. 204-785-6050
Toll-free: 1-888-773-8888
Web: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/garry
E-mail: LFGNHS.info@pc.gc.ca
Location: 15 min north of Winnipeg on PTH 9

Address
401 - 25 Forks Market Road
WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
R3C 4S8

Contact
Tel: 204-983-6757
Fax: 204-983-2221

Web: www.parkscanada.gc.ca

Rates (subject to change)
Preschool free
Family rates
Group rates

On-Site Amenities & Services
Gift shop
Food service
Picnic area
Washrooms
Service in English
Service in French

Tour Information
Self-guided tour
Trail brochure/Map
Guided tour
Step-on guide service
Tours upon request

Attraction Features
Aboriginal
Agricultural
Cultural
Genealogy
Archaeology
Historical
Pioneer history
Industrial/Educational
Museum
National Historic Site
Visitor Reception Centre
Walking paths

Certifications & Affiliations
Star Attraction