The Forks National Historic Site

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The Fort Parka playground and splash pad are closed for the season.</p> </div> <div class="alert alert-info"> <p>Requests for school tour bookings for May 20 to June 27, 2025 are now open. <a href="https://forms-formulaires.alpha.canada.ca/en/id/cm17zfj2x00r4djfu2ef7iskn">Fill out the online form</a> to request your time slot today!</p> </div> <p>Delve 6,000 years into the past at Winnipeg’s “Meeting Place” while soaking up the bustling ambience. Learn how two great rivers at the heart of the continent connected the prairies to the world.</p></p> </div>  </div> <div class="container">  <div id="wb-cont-4"> <p><p>The Forks National Historic Site is on Treaty No. 1 territory: the traditional territory of <span>Anishinaabe</span>, Cree, Anisininewuk, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and the homeland of the Red River Métis.</p></p> </div>  </div> <div class="container">  <section class="row container"> <p class="h4"> Featured things to do </p> <div class="wb-eqht row mrgn-tp-xl mrgn-bttm-md pc-feature wb-init wb-eqht-inited"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-4 mrgn-bttm-lg" style="vertical-align: top; min-height: 233px;"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/forks/activ/app" class="wb-lbx wb-init wb-lbx-inited"> <img class="img-responsive" src="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/lhn-nhs/mb/forks/WET4/activ/fourche-forks-app-640x360.jpg?modified=20230131195638" alt=""> </a> <h3 class="h5 mrgn-tp-sm"><a href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/forks/activ/app" class="wb-lbx wb-init wb-lbx-inited">One Heart, Two Rivers, Four Directions</a></h3> <p><p>Join us for One Heart, Two Rivers, Four Directions, a tour exploring Indigenous connections to The Forks.</p></p> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-4 mrgn-bttm-lg" style="vertical-align: top; min-height: 233px;"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/forks/activ/calendrier-calendar" class="wb-lbx wb-init wb-lbx-inited"> <img class="img-responsive" src="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/lhn-nhs/mb/forks/WET4/activ/fourche-forks-calendrier-calendar-640x360.jpg?modified=20240417184704" alt=""> </a> <h3 class="h5 mrgn-tp-sm"><a href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/forks/activ/calendrier-calendar" class="wb-lbx wb-init wb-lbx-inited">Calendar of events</a></h3> <p>From special activities to memorable experiences, check out what’s happening at The Forks!</p> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-4 mrgn-bttm-lg" style="vertical-align: top; min-height: 233px;"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/forks/activ/scolaire-school" class="wb-lbx wb-init wb-lbx-inited"> <img class="img-responsive" src="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/lhn-nhs/mb/forks/WET4/activ/fourche-forks-scolaire-school-640x360.jpg?modified=20230131201931" alt=""> </a> <h3 class="h5 mrgn-tp-sm"><a href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/forks/activ/scolaire-school" class="wb-lbx wb-init wb-lbx-inited">School programs</a></h3> <p>Learning experiences at The Forks National Historic Site.</p> </div> </div> </section>  </div>  <section id="wb-cont-2" class="provisional most-requested-bullets well well-sm brdr-0 mrgn-tp-0"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="pddng-r-0 col-md-2"> <h2 class="mrgn-tp-md">Most requested</h2> </div> <div class="col-md-9">  <ul class="wb-eqht mrgn-tp-md mrgn-bttm-md colcount-md-2 wb-init wb-eqht-inited"> <li style="vertical-align: top; min-height: 27px;"><a class="pc-mostrequested" href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/forks/activ/chaises-chairs">Red chairs</a></li> <li style="vertical-align: top; min-height: 27px;"><a class="pc-mostrequested" href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/forks/visit/directions">How to get here</a></li> <li style="vertical-align: top; min-height: 27px;"><a class="pc-mostrequested" href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/forks/visit/heures-hours">Hours of operation</a></li> <li style="vertical-align: top; min-height: 27px;"><a class="pc-mostrequested" href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/forks/activ/jouer-play">Fort Parka playground and splash pad</a></li> <li style="vertical-align: top; min-height: 27px;"><a class="pc-mostrequested" href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/forks/visit/locations-rentals">Meeting and event rentals</a></li> <li style="vertical-align: top; min-height: 27px;"><a class="pc-mostrequested" href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/forks/activ/scolaire-school">School programs</a></li> <li style="vertical-align: top; min-height: 27px;"><a class="pc-mostrequested" href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/forks/visit/services">Facilities and services</a></li> <li style="vertical-align: top; min-height: 27px;"><a class="pc-mostrequested" href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/forks/visit/tarifs-fees">Fees</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section>  <div class="container">  <section class="row"> <div> <section class="gc-srvinfo col-xs-12 mrgn-bttm-xl col-md-12"> <div class="wb-eqht row"> <div class="col-xs-12"> <h2>Services and information</h2> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6"> <h3> <a class="pc-doormat" href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/forks/activ" rel="external">Activities and experiences</a> </h3> <p>Things to do, tours, calendar of events, school programs, volunteering, playground and splash pad.</p> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6"> <h3> <a class="pc-doormat" href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/forks/culture" rel="external">Culture and history</a> </h3> <p>Natural heritage, history and artifacts.</p> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6"> <h3> <a class="pc-doormat" href="https://psjobs-emploisfp.psc-cfp.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page2440?classificationInfos=&locationsFilter=Winnipeg&department=11&officialLanguage=&title=&referenceNumber=&tab=2&search=Search%20jobs&selectionProcessNumber=&addedLocation=W176&departments=&log=false&toggleLanguage=en " rel="external">Jobs</a> </h3> <p>Find out about Parks Canada employment opportunities at The Forks and learn how to apply.</p> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6"> <h3> <a class="pc-doormat" href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/forks/info" rel="external">Stewardship and management</a> </h3> <p>Film permits, photography permits, contact and management plan.</p> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6"> <h3> <a class="pc-doormat" href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/forks/securite-safety" rel="external">Safety and guidelines</a> </h3> <p>Visitor alerts and drone usage.</p> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6"> <h3> <a class="pc-doormat" href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/forks/visit/tarifs-fees" rel="external">Fees</a> </h3> <p>Free admission, program fees, site and facility use fees and more.</p> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6"> <h3> <a class="pc-doormat" href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/forks/visit" rel="external">Plan your visit</a> </h3> <p>How to get here, fees, hours of operation, facilities and services, meeting and event rentals.</p> </div> </div> </section> </div> </section>   <div class="row mrgn-bttm-lg">  <div class="col-md-7">     <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12"> <div id="location_map" class="wb-geomap" data-wb-geomap='{ "layersFile" : "/content/js/gettingHere.js" , "tables" : [{ "id" : "addParksCan" , "tab" : false, "tooltips" : true, "tooltipText" : "Location text" , "visible" : true, "popupsInfo" : { "id" : "locationsPopup" , "height" : 200, "width" : 300, "close" : true, "content" : "<div style=\" white-space:nowrap;\"><p>_Location name</p></div>" }, "popups" : true, "zoom": true, "style": { "type": "rule", "rule": [ { "field": "Type", "value": [3], "filter": "EQUAL_TO", "name": " ", "init": { "externalGraphic": "/-/media/Images/Location-Search/amcnmca-svg4-png", "graphicWidth": 25,"graphicHeight": 40, "fillOpacity": 1}} , { "field": "Type", "value": [2], "filter": "EQUAL_TO", "name": " ", "init": { "externalGraphic": "/-/media/Images/Location-Search/lhnnhs-svg5-png", "graphicWidth": 25,"graphicHeight": 40, "fillOpacity": 1}}, { "field": "Type", "value": [1], "filter": "EQUAL_TO", "name": " ", "init": { "externalGraphic": "/-/media/Images/Location-Search/pnnp-svg5-png", "graphicWidth": 25,"graphicHeight": 40, "fillOpacity": 1}} ] } }] }'> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12">  <div class="wb-geomap-map"></div>  </div>   </div>  <div class="row hidden"> <section> <div class="wb-geomap-layers col-md-12"> <section> <div class="wb-geomap-layers col-md-12"> <section> <table id="addParksCan" aria-label="National historic sites" class="locationTable"> <thead> <tr> <th>Type</th> <th>Location text</th> <th>Location name</th> <th>Address</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr locationTarget="The Forks National Historic Site" data-geometry="POINT (-97.127171, 49.888183)" data-type="wkt"> <td>2</td> <td>The Forks National Historic Site</td> <td>The Forks National Historic Site</td> <td><p> Forks Market Road<br> Winnipeg MB R3C 4S8 </p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </section> </div> </section> </div> </section> </div>  </div> </div> </div>  <p><a class="btn btn-default mrgn-tp-md" href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/forks/visit/directions" >How to get here</a></p> <script> $(document).on("wb-ready.wb-geomap", "#location_map", function(event, map ) { // Get the map to use in zoomFeature function var myMap = map; // if reprojection is needed myMap.getView().setCenter(ol.proj.transform([-97.127171, 49.888183], "EPSG:4326", "EPSG:900913")); myMap.getView().setZoom(7); }); </script> </div>   <div class="col-md-5">  <div class=""> <h3 class="mrgn-tp-0 mrgn-bttm-md">Contact The Forks National Historic Site</h3> <p><strong>General inquiries:</strong><br /> <span aria-hidden="true" class="fas fa-phone-alt" title="Phone number"></span> <span class="sr-only">Phone number:</span> <span>1-888-773-8888 (toll free)</span><br /> <span aria-hidden="true" class="fas fa-phone-alt" title="Phone number"></span> <span class="sr-only">Phone number:</span> <span>204-785-6050</span><br /> <span aria-hidden="true" class="fas fa-envelope" title="Email address"></span> <span class="sr-only">Email address:</span> <span><a href="mailto:manitoba@pc.gc.ca">manitoba@pc.gc.ca</a></span> </p> <p><strong>For emergencies within the national historic site:<br /> </strong> <span aria-hidden="true" class="fas fa-phone-alt" title="Phone number"></span> <span class="sr-only">Phone number:</span> <span>911</span></p> </div>   <div class=""> <h3 class="mrgn-tp-xl mrgn-bttm-md">Hours of operation</h3>   <p>The Forks National Historic Site’s grounds are open year-round. The Forks’ facilities and grounds are also available for rental. 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Visit his family home and discover what life was like for the Riel family and Métis who lived along the banks of the Red River.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-4 mrgn-bttm-xl"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/fortgarry"> <img class="full-width brdr-bttm pc-brdr-brass pc-brdr-bttm-md" src="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/WET4/proximite-nearby/mb/lowerfortgarry-640x360.jpg?modified=20221126220835" alt=""> </a> <div class="brdr-tp brdr-bttm brdr-lft brdr-rght pc-brdr-grey"> <div class="eqht-trgt mrgn-bttm-md mrgn-lft-md mrgn-rght-md"> <h3 class="h5"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/fortgarry"> Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site </a> </h3> <p>Standing on the bank of the Red River for more than 180 years, Lower Fort Garry tells inspiring tales of innovation, discovery and struggle. Chat with a 19th century Red River settler and immerse yourself in the daily life of the Fort’s inhabitants.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-4 mrgn-bttm-xl"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/standrews"> <img class="full-width brdr-bttm pc-brdr-brass pc-brdr-bttm-md" src="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/WET4/proximite-nearby/mb/standrewsrectory-640x360.jpg?modified=20221126220835" alt=""> </a> <div class="brdr-tp brdr-bttm brdr-lft brdr-rght pc-brdr-grey"> <div class="eqht-trgt mrgn-bttm-md mrgn-lft-md mrgn-rght-md"> <h3 class="h5"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/standrews"> St. Andrew's Rectory National Historic Site </a> </h3> <p>Learn about the significance of the St Andrew’s Rectory, an excellent example of mid-19th century Red River Hudson’s Bay Company architecture. Imagine the day to day lives of the Reverend and his Red River settler parishioners in the 1800s.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-4 mrgn-bttm-xl"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/mb/riding"> <img class="full-width brdr-bttm pc-brdr-brass pc-brdr-bttm-md" src="https://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/WET4/proximite-nearby/mb/pnmr-rmnp-2-640x360.jpg?modified=20221126220835" alt=""> </a> <div class="brdr-tp brdr-bttm brdr-lft brdr-rght pc-brdr-grey"> <div class="eqht-trgt mrgn-bttm-md mrgn-lft-md mrgn-rght-md"> <h3 class="h5"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/mb/riding"> Riding Mountain National Park </a> </h3> <p>Explore 3000 km<sup>2</sup> of thrilling outdoor possibilities in Riding Mountain National Park where the boreal forest, aspen parkland and fescue prairie meet.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-4 mrgn-bttm-xl"> <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/eastgate"> <img class="full-width brdr-bttm pc-brdr-brass pc-brdr-bttm-md" 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