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The Forks is the heart of Winnipeg. Frequented by Indigenous peoples thousands of years ago, it is now home to a pleasant park on the banks of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, and a lively market hall with shops and restaurants.

From this quiet bend in the trail, the Red River flows steadily past, lined with trees and the urban skyline. It’s a peaceful place to pause and take in the contrast between nature and city before continuing along the path.

Lagimodière-Gaboury Heritage Park sits on land that was initially granted to Jean-Baptiste Lagimodière and his wife, Marie-Anne Gaboury, pioneering settlers whose family would include Métis leader Louis Riel. The park is part of a riverside greenway along the Seine and Red Rivers, with natural trails, interpretive signage, and peaceful viewpoints over the water. It celebrates early Francophone and Métis heritage, marking the site of St. Boniface’s first settlement and its foundational role in Manitoba history.

Fort Gibraltar is a replica of the 1809 North West Company trading post that once stood near the junction of the Red and Assiniboine rivers. Rebuilt in 1978 by the Festival du Voyageur, it serves as an interpretive site that illustrates Métis culture and the fur trade era. Today, the fort hosts educational programs and cultural events and plays a central role in the annual Festival du Voyageur.

The museum is an absolute highlight, both in terms of content and architecture. You need a good 2-3 hours to get an overview. The thematic arrangement is perfectly done, but can't be captured in pictures. You have to experience it for yourself. 🤩👍👍

The park is open year-round and is particularly impressive in autumn when the foliage is ablaze with colour. Make sure you bring plenty of water as there are no food options in the forest.

The Preston Trail offers scenic views of nature and the surrounding forests all year round. It is particularly quiet in the mornings, making it ideal for relaxed exploration. Be sure to follow the marked trails to protect the natural environment.

The impressive pedestrian bridge was built in 2003, spans the Red River and connects the two districts of St. Boniface and The Forks in Winnipeg.