Visitors at the historic buildings of Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site. (PARKS CANADA / HANDOUT)
Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site will open its doors free of charge this summer.
Parks Canada is offering complimentary admission beginning June 19 through the federal government’s renewal of the Canada Strong Pass.
The historic stone fort, a familiar destination for generations of Manitoba school children, is offering an expanded lineup of programming this season centred on the fur trade era and Indigenous history.
Visitors can expect historic gun demonstrations, treaty discussions, and a weekly knowledge-sharing series running through July and August featuring guest speakers on First Nations and Red River Métis culture.
The site’s popular Beavers to Buicks guided tour — covering nearly 200 years of history — returns alongside hands-on workshops including bake-a-bannock, candle making, and a new craft smithing session.
Special events are planned throughout the summer, including Canada Day celebrations on July 1, a Treaty No. 1 Commemoration Day on August 3, and Transpo Expo on August 15.
Lower Fort Garry is located just north of Winnipeg, along Highway 9 near St. Andrews, and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
