Visitor alerts

Updated July 10, 2023

As part of Parks Canada’s ongoing commitment to the preservation of historic sites, several buildings at Lower Fort Garry will undergo repairs throughout 2023 and will be inaccessible to visitors.

These restoration projects support conservation, promote visitor experience and make our infrastructure safer and more appealing to visitors.

In this phase of the project, the following work will be completed:

• Repairs and improvements to safety systems;
• Improvements to site drainage;
• Repairs and improvements to building interiors and exteriors.

The following buildings are open:

• Doctor’s Office
• Warehouse
• Gabeshiwin – Camp
• Farm Manager’s Cottage
• Blacksmith Shop
• Guest Cottage
• Men’s House
• Fur Loft/Sales Shop (first floor only)

The following buildings are closed:

• Northeast Bastion
• Big House
• Southwest Bastion