Activities and experiences
Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site
Requests for daycare and day camp bookings for July 2 to Aug. 29 are now open. Learn how to book and 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.
Free admission and discounted overnight stays
Parks Canada is offering free admission and discounted overnight stays at participating locations, from June 20 to September 2, 2025 inclusive.
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Calendar of events
From special activities to memorable experiences, check out what’s happening at Lower Fort Garry!
Paid programs
Learn about tours and programs to enhance your visit, including fun activities like blacksmithing, bannock baking and candle making.
Programming included with admission
Take a stroll through the grounds, watch historical demonstrations and participate in interactive activities led by costumed interpreters.
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.
Treaty No. 1 commemoration
Learn about how Treaty No. 1, signed at Lower Fort Garry in 1871, established a relationship between Indigenous peoples and the Crown.
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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