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  • High tea at the Big House

    Culture and entertainment Food and drink
    Time: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
    Location(s): Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site

    Join Friends of Lower Fort Garry and Life A Little Sweeter for a traditional Victorian high tea at the Big House. Nibble on fancy sandwiches and pastries as you enjoy the atmosphere on the verandah. Reservations are required, and tickets are available at www.folfg.com.

    https://folfg.com/

  • Treaty No. 1 Commemoration

    Culture and entertainment History
    Time: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
    Location(s): Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site

    Learn about Treaty No. 1 – the first of the numbered treaties – on the 153rd anniversary of its signing between the Ojibway, Swampy Cree and the Crown.

    Admission fees to Lower Fort Garry are waived on Aug. 3.

    Stay tuned for more details.

    https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/fortgarry/activ/traite-treaty

  • Knowledge Sharing Series - Soapstone carving with Fredrick Spence

    Culture and entertainment History Nature
    Time: 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
    Location(s): Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site

    Parks Canada welcomes you to a very special Knowledge Sharing Series at Lower Fort Garry.

    Biography: Fredrick Spence will share the traditional art of soapstone carving, which has been a source of therapeutic release as he reclaims his identity, culture and mental strength through ceremony, language classes and therapy. In addition to the technique, Spence will also share his experience as an artist: that of hard work, happiness, frustration, and the joy associated with completing a piece. Spence was born and raised in Peguis First Nation.

    https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/fortgarry/activ/connaissances-knowledge

  • Transpo Expo

    Culture and entertainment Food and drink History
    Time: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
    Location(s): Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site

    From moccasins to motor cars, let's explore and celebrate how people have gotten around throughout history! A family-friendly, hands-on event presented in collaboration with the Friends of Lower Fort Garry.

    Featuring:

    All-British Car Show

    York Boats on Display

    Making a Red River Cart (presented as part of the 2024 Knowledge Sharing Series)

    Expert Paddle/Canoe Maker

    Hobby-Horse Racing Game

    Ultimate Voyageur Obstacle Course

    Live Jazz Band

    Kettle Corn, Cotton Candy, Hot Dogs, and Mocktails

    https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/fortgarry

  • Knowledge Sharing Series - Red River carts with Armand & Kelly Jerome

    Culture and entertainment History Nature
    Time: 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
    Location(s): Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site

    Parks Canada welcomes you to a very special Knowledge Sharing Series at Lower Fort Garry.

    Biography: Armand Jerome is a Métis Red River Cart builder originally from Roblin, Manitoba. Armand has built 57 carts in the past 24 years. In 2008, his Ukrainian wife Kelly joined him to form Jerome Cartworks and together, they not only build carts but also use them on trail rides through Manitoba and Saskatchewan. In their presentation, they will share tales of their trail adventures, cart building and Armand's Métis history.

    https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/fortgarry/activ/connaissances-knowledge

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