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Forks National Historic Site
401-25 Forks Market Rd
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4S8
Canada
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What's Near Forks National Historic Site

Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
Hotel GBP* Distance Rating
Fort Garry Hotel £72 0.4 mi 0.6 km 4 of 5 stars
Place Louis Riel Suite Hotel £93 0.7 mi 1.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Norwood Hotel £63 0.7 mi 1.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Delta Winnipeg £127 0.8 mi 1.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Mariaggi's Theme Suites Hotel N/A 0.8 mi 1.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Sydney's At The Forks 0.1 mi 0.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Bindy's Carribbean Delights 0.1 mi 0.1 km 4 of 5 stars
The Current 0.2 mi 0.2 km 4 of 5 stars
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Riverstone Spa (Inn at the Forks) 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Ten Spa at Fort Garry Hotel 0.4 mi 0.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
The Manitoba Museum 0.9 mi 1.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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“More to 'The Peg' than winter” canoe.ca / Sun Media
“Winnipeg's biggest fan” canoe.ca / Sun Media
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 55 attractions in Winnipeg
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Located in the center of the city, where the two rivers meet, "the Forks" was first used as a meeting place for Native Canadians, then as a base for...... more » Located in the center of the city, where the two rivers meet, "the Forks" was first used as a meeting place for Native Canadians, then as a base for fur traders and later as a fort. Today, it's a popular scenic park with historic landmarks and notes. « less
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Attraction type: Historic site
Activities: Shopping, Dining
Address: 401-25 Forks Market Rd Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4S8
Canada
Tel: 204 983 6757
Fax: 204 983 2221

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5 of 5 stars
FarNortherners
Minnesota
20 Mar 2009

The Forks is such a fun place! Cute shops, great food, fun atmosphere. If you're going to Winnipeg, you must have heard of The Forks. Just make sure you go! It's so wonderful! Make sure you take the time to explore. Don't cut yourself short. more

“Best thing to do in town”
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5 of 5 stars
StV_8
Winnipeg
10 Mar 2009

You get a taste of it all at the Forks. History, local food and drink, music, nature, scenery, exercise, and friendly Winnipegers. more

“Historical Site in Heart of Downtown”
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4 of 5 stars
abc123schoolteacher
Minnesota
6 Apr 2007

My family just returned from our 1st trip to Winnipeg on April 3. Our first stop was at The Forks. Although it was very cold on our visit, there was still much to see and do. The Forks has the Explore Manitoba Visitor Center, an Observation Tower that is accessible by elevator that overlooks the Red River, many unique/gift shops,... more

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Forks National Historic Site Address

401-25 Forks Market Rd, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4S8, Canada
Tel: 204 983 6757 Fax: 204 983 2221