Plan your visit
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. Lower Fort Garry will open for the 2024 season on May 21.
Services and information
Accessibility
Accessible trails, facilities and experiences.
Hours of operation
Visitor Reception Centre and tours and programs hours of operation.
Meeting and event rentals
Weddings, meetings and reunions.
Passes and permits
Save money on admission costs at Lower Fort Garry and other Parks Canada administered sites with an annual pass.
Facilities and services
Plan your day with information about our accessible facilities, picnic area and gift shop.
Fees
Daily visitor fees, equipment rental, facility rental, heritage presentation special programs and more. Free admission for youth.
Lower Fort Garry is a 30-minute drive from downtown Winnipeg and just a few minutes south of Selkirk. The site is open year-round for visitors to explore the historic grounds. The Fort’s buildings are open with seasonal programming throughout the summer. Plan to spend a couple of hours at the Fort either on a self-guided tour or by taking part in one of the many special programs and events.
How to get here
Directions
It's easy to get to the Fort!
By car
Just a half-hour drive 32 km (20 miles) north from downtown Winnipeg and a few minutes south of Selkirk on Highway #9 (Main Street).
Facilities and services
Accessible services
Accessible toilets
Charging station
Bus parking
Dogs on leash
Gift shop
Indoor Exhibit
Information
Interpretation
Parking
Picnic area
Picnic shelter
Restaurant or café
Restrooms
Meeting and event rentals
Meetings, reunions, weddings – the Fort offers a unique historic setting with all the modern amenities year round.
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