Lower Fort Garry blog
Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site
Read Parks Canada’s blog posts and learn more about Lower Fort Garry. Whether it’s stories from the site’s various uses, the history of the area or even some spooky surprises, you’re sure to discover something new!
Spooky stories from Lower Fort Garry
History can sometimes be scary! Check out these spooky tales from Lower Fort Garry.
Full-day itinerary
Explore historic buildings, enjoy a delicious meal and take part in fun activities during your day at Lower Fort Garry.
Half-day of history
Explore the wigwam and tipi at Gabeshiwin, check out historic buildings and try fun activities during your half-day at Lower Fort Garry.
Functional Fort Fashion
Read about the fashion and function of clothing items like the Ceinture Fléchée, beaver felt hats and the chatelaine at 1851 Lower Fort Garry.
Visual Voice
Learn how students are using art at Lower Fort Garry to commemorate residential school survivors.
Parks Canada-inspired picnic ideas
Read about the best places to eat outdoors like The Forks, Lower Fort Garry, St. Andrew’s Rectory and Riel House.
Growing Together: How to plant a three sisters garden
Indigenous people practiced, and still practice, growing different plants together to get the best harvest.
History in the Making: The Tyndall Stone construction of Lower Fort Garry
Read more about beautiful, durable Tyndall Stone, used to build Lower Fort Garry.
What makes Lower Fort Garry unique?
Learn about events at Lower Fort Garry including Treaty No. 1, the Hudson’s Bay Company and the North West Mounted Police.
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