Upper Fort Garry Provincial Park
These foresighted authorities established the Province of Manitoba and joined Canada in 1870 at HBC Upper Fort Garry Provincial Park. With a 440-foot long, corten steel wall filled with all kinds of history and artistry to highlight events from 150 ye, visitors can now walk where these people decided on creating a nation that would be so much more than just Winnipeg or any other city up north. The first Canadian province, Manitoba was created in 1870 when a group of elected authorities took the historic decision to establish Manitoba and join the Confederacy. This year is only 150 years later but Upper Fort Garry Provincial Park allows you to walk where these foresighted people made choices that helped create a nation! Buildings are marked by plinths with information about each one's purpose as well as what event it commemorates while visitors can view history through art on an 440-foot long corten steel wall interwoven with strands of historical events found at this site. A provincial park not often visited except for those interested in learning more about Canada’s early beginnings, HBC Upper Fort Garry offers many educational opportunities such as “The Building Stories Project Upper Fort Garry Heritage Park is the only intact, original Hudson's Bay Company fur trade fort in Canada. Located at 130 Main Street, it was once Upper Fort Garry.
| Fort Garry | |
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| At the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers in what is now downtown Winnipeg , Manitoba , Canada | |
Fort Garry in 1884 |
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| Type | Hudson's Bay Company trading post |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Hudson's Bay Company Occupied by the Métis in 1869-70 |
| Website | UpperFortGarry.com |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1822 |
| Battles/wars | Red River Rebellion |
| Official name | Forts Rouge, Garry, and Gibraltar National Historic Site of Canada |
| Designated | 1924 |
Today this beautiful green space has been restored and turned into a place to learn about history while also providing visitors with an escape from urban life. The sound and light displays are new additions that give depth to what we know of the past by relaying images through time-old structures like churches or military outposts which still stand today–a moving tribute to those who lived before us The story of Upper Fort Garry is a history lesson in and of itself. The park, situated at 130 Main Street, was once the heart and cradle to Manitoba's economic success as well as its political opposition before almost being lost by neglect. Visitors can take part in an interactive show filled with light-hearted humor that will make for a new dimension to their understanding while also providing them with pleasant green space within Winnipeg's centre city limits! When Upper Fort Garry was established in 1823, it became the administrative centre of Assiniboia and saw many important events take place.
After an attack by Louis Riel's rebels on November 2nd 1860 caused significant damage to the site including burning buildings down, much of its history is preserved through historical designations. The park now features statues recognizing this violent event as well as a restored gate that stands at what used to be Lower Fort Garry – one half mile from where you are currently standing! Upper Fort Gary Heritage Park offers visitors opportunities for learning about Manitoba’s past while taking in Winnipeg’s beautiful landscape – with walking trails weaving around benches and picnic tables perfect for relaxing after your day exploring all there is here! Upper Fort Garry Heritage Park is a historic gathering place that celebrates the contributions to Manitoba's development by all who have been honoured. It has become an urban provincial park and features gardens, sculptures, art exhibits, conference rooms for hosting events or international meetings on topics related to history of Canada and Upper Fort Garry itself. The mission at this historical site in Winnipeg is both educational with many opportunities for introspection about what it means to be part of Canadian heritage as well as artistic- The grounds are beautifully landscaped featuring sculpture pieces from different artists like John McEwen (artist). Nowadays people come here not just because they want a walking tour but also access wifi services so you can explore online any interest relating back into courtly life during British rule
History
The fort, which had been abandoned for decades and was in a state of disrepair, has now been restored to its former glory. It is currently designated as an historic provincial park where people can appreciate the landmark's history with knowledge that it both played an integral part in Manitoba’s formation but also contributed greatly to forming our Canadian identity as one nation under God Upper Fort Garry Heritage Park is located just outside Winnipeg within five minutes from downtown and features lush green lawns on either side of the pathways leading up t othe main entrance gate. The Upper Fort Garry Historic Provincial Park offers visitors opportunities for educational experiences related not only to Canada's heritage but also personal introspection about their own histories A park where history lives on, Upper Fort Garry Heritage Park is a place for all people to come and learn about the province of Manitoba's roots. With historical designations marking its presence throughout time, this urban provincial park has been an important meeting point for many generations that have contributed to Manitoban development. Upper Fort Garry Heritage Park is located in Winnipeg close by Assiniboine River near Portage Avenue and Main Street with easy access from downtown via bus routes or city streets with bike lanes such as St Mary’s Road which are patrolled by bicycle police officers making it safe at any hour day or night! The main goal of UFGHP is educational opportunities through projects like guided tours lessons planed around different themes such In 1835, the Hudson's Bay Company claimed Upper Fort Garry as their own.
They renamed it to distinguish from Lower Fort Garry which was founded in 1831 32 kilometers downstream. In the mid-late nineteenth century, Upper Fort Garry played a small part of fur trade but was important for administration and town life dominated by HBC officials. The Council of Assiniboia met here with administrative and judicial power being held by these people only until 1870 when Canada took over all powers not relating to governance or law enforcement In 1835, Upper Fort Garry became the headquarters for a fur trade empire that spanned North America. Storing furs from animals hunted in southern Canada and traded with Native American tribes to be shipped back up north by British traders, the fort was an important stop on many historic expeditions including Sir John Franklin's doomed journey downriver which led him to give this area its current name – Winnipeg (an Anglicized adaptation of "Muddy Waters"), meaning 'marshy place.' The HBC decided to abandon their monopoly over trading as they were now operating near or inside US territory. Garry was a fort that played an important role in Manitoba's history.
In 1869, during the Red River Rebellion, Louis Riel and his Métis supporters captured Garry Fort from British troops stationed there. The territory surrounding the fort continued to expand after this rebellion as Winnipeg became more populous with settlement of new immigrants. Between 1881-1884 most of Gary – including its main gate – were destroyed so Main Street could be straightened where it located at Main Street and Assiniboine Avenue today; however many organisations still use "Fort Garry" for their name despite only some remnants remaining on site today such as part of one wall about 25 metres long (8 meters high) with several cannon mounts atop it In 1869, Garry was taken by Louis Riel's Métis supporters during the Red River Rebellion. The territory surrounding it continued to expand after that and in 1973 Winnipeg became a city with Fort Garry remaining as its name.
In 1981-84 most of the fort was destroyed but remained through many organizations such as museums and companies bearing its namesake today due to only one main gate still left standing on Main Street (between Assiniboine Ave).
National Historic Site
This small, yet significant region of Manitoba is home to three forts that have been witness to the fur trade's evolution in Western Canada. The French established Fort Rouge and built on it until 1793 when they were driven out by a group called "the Company." After great success with this new company, rivals soon followed suit as two other companies fought over control of what would be know known as Winnipeg – one being Hudson Bay and the other North West Fur Trading Co. It was not until 1807 when their final battle took place at now-Fort Gibraltar where Britain ultimately won out introducing Canadian sovereignty alongside an economic shift from furs to farming which led into modern day Saskatoon (Winnipeg). The fort was originally established by the French in 1738, but it served as a trading post for many different groups over time. For example, before being taken over by the North West Company and then Hudsons Bay Company (both of which also owned Fort Gibraltar), traders from France had both an outpost at this very site and another one just across the river on what is now known as Pointe du Bois Rouge Island.