Activities and experiences
Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site
The Lower Fort Garry grounds are open for visitors to enjoy. The Visitor Centre, washrooms and all historic buildings are closed.
Requests for school tour bookings for May 19 to June 26, 2026 are now open. Fill out the online form to request your time slot today!
Through hands-on interpretive experiences, immerse yourself in the lives and legends of the Hudson’s Bay Company fur trappers, hear stories of the First Nations and Red River Métis people and experience how Hudson’s Bay Company employees lived.
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Calendar of events
From special activities to memorable experiences, check out what’s happening at Lower Fort Garry!
School programs
You and your students can discover the past first-hand through one of our Manitoba curriculum-based programs and activities.
Self-guided tour
Walk around Lower Fort Garry’s grounds and learn more about the site’s many historic uses.
Calendar of events
From special activities to memorable experiences, check out what’s happening at Lower Fort Garry!
Knowledge Sharing Series
Come to Lower Fort Garry to enjoy First Nations and Red River Métis cultural perspectives.
Tours and programs
Discover school programs, tours, activities and travel-trade opportunities at Lower Fort Garry.
Just for kids
Check out fun activities for kids, including Children’s Day information, and Xplorer and Club Parka booklets.
School, daycare and day camp programs
Check out fun, interactive school programs for early, middle and senior years students.
Red chairs
Join Parks Canada visitors across the country and have your Red Chair moment at Lower Fort Garry.
Gabeshiwin - the camp
Learn more about Indigenous dwellings by checking out the new wigwams and tipi at Lower Fort Garry.
Volunteer
If you like performing, gardening, costuming or being creative, there’s a volunteer position for you at Lower Fort Garry!
Things to do
Bird watching
Cycling
Dog walking
Geocaching
Hiking
Interpretive trail
Museum
Parking
Photography
Picnicking
Restaurant or café
Stargazing
Theatre
Tours and programs
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