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Just north of Winnipeg, on the banks of the Red River, sits a bastion of history. From hosting the signing of the first of the Numbered Treaties to serving as a Hudson's Bay Company stronghold and much more, Lower Fort Garry has had a varied and fascinating history.
Lower Fort Garry is a 30-minute drive from downtown Winnipeg and just a few minutes south of Selkirk. The site is open year-round for visitors to explore the historic grounds. The Fort’s buildings are open with seasonal programming throughout the summer.
Lower Fort Garry was built in 1830 by the Hudson's Bay Company on the western bank of the Red River, 20 mi (32 km) north of the original Fort Garry (now in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada). Treaty 1 was signed there. A devastating flood destroyed Fort Garry in 1826, prompting the Company's then-governor, George Simpson, to search for a safer ...
Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site. Through hands-on interpretive experiences, immerse yourself in the lives and legends of the Hudson’s Bay Company fur trappers, hear stories of the First Nations and Red River Métis people and experience how Hudson’s Bay Company employees lived.
Jan 28, 2011 · When a devastating flood in 1826 made a complete ruin of the Hudson’s Bay Company’s headquarters in what is now Winnipeg, the company decided to build on higher ground. This was the beginning of Lower Fort Garry, the oldest intact stone fur trading post in North America.
