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Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site

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Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site
Address: Gd Stn Main , Selkirk R1A 2A9, MB, CA
Phone: (204) 785-6050
State: MB
City: Selkirk
Zip Code: R1A 2A9


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This place reminded me at once of the TV series "Outlander" season 4 onwards. Surprisingly, the first settlement house that greets you is the James Fraser house who is also the name of the lead character. I loved the way staff are dressed in period costumes as it added authenticity to the surroundings. You will experience how they skin animals for their needs, fabricate steelworks, go to a shop, bake bread. You'll find some native houses but I wish they could add some people to be more interactive.
Lower Fort Garry Historic Site was a great visit. Staff was very friendly and approachable. The interpreters were very knowledgable and great with kids. Site is clean and easy to navigate - highly recommend!Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
One of the best places here in Manitoba. Friendly staff, I wish I could work or volunteer here everyone must visit The Lower Fort Garry, interesting place.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
Love taking our kiddos here to explore the well-preserved site of Lower Fort Garry. This is a national historic site that has just reopened with live interpreters dressed in mid-19th century costume. Currently, you are unable to go into any of the historical buildings but many of the contents are on display outside. Treaty One is 150 years old this year and there is a special activity set up around this. It's a beautiful way to spend 2-3 hours. Restrooms are open.
Despite not being able to enter buildings during Covid, Parks Canada has set up outdoor stations to share historical story and fact...actors are knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The emphasis this year on Treaty 1 really helped me to want to learn more about our complicated history and the reality of the Indigenous experience from the time of the Treaties, and how it has affected their people. A beautiful spot, well worth the visit.
Its the place where you will see the piece of history nostalgic
My visit was last summer but forgot to post I wish it could be 5 star but sadly management has killed this wonderful place. 1 most buildings were closed to visitors and role playing staff even encouraged me to complain. Pay full price to have literally most of the buildings amd tours closed off. 2. This is a racist place. Depending on you race you may get in for free!!!!! Regardless of reason for this policy it is against the charter of rights by treating people differently based on their race. Sadly it seems many tourist sites are doing this why are we allowing this to happen? Treating a group differently is wrong no matter what the reason this is racist and encourages people to treat a groups differently creating more racism when will people understand this?
Cool place. Nice to spend some time with your kids. We went there thinking it was going to be small like Fort Gibraltar and spent 2.5 hours learning story. Employees do role playing telling their stories about their jobs at the Fort
The last time I had been here was when I was a kid in the early 1980s. Had we not been affected by the pandemic, the buildings would have been open to the public. The main building, though, would have been closed anyway due to a water leak. I really appreciated the great demeanor of the actors who were present to give us glimpses into the lives of the people who worked and resided in and around the fort. My favourite part was hearing the cook tell us what drinks he made there tea, hot chocolate and even coffee though that wasn't typical in the late 1800s. There's more but I suggest you visit the Fort to find out.
Went during the middle of the week in the summer so not many people around, which was okay by us. Always a great experience when we come here! The staff are informative and explained many things. The blacksmith made a nail for our out of town guests and pictures are welcomed! Love the history of Lower Fort Garry.
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