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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.

Colert Beach is a popular summer spot on the shore of Lake Minnewasta, with soft sand and lifeguards on duty. There is a boardwalk that runs along the waterfront, connecting to a flat trail system that circles the lake. It’s a great place to swim, relax, or start a lovely hike around the shoreline.

Lake Minnewasta is a beautiful reservoir, created by damming Dead Horse Creek in the mid-1900s. It covers approximately 48 hectares and features a flat trail system that loops around its shoreline. In the summer, it is a popular spot for swimming, paddling, and fishing at Colert Beach. During the winter, the lake is used for snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing, making it a great spot for year-round recreation.

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.