Manitoba’s Historic Sites

by Jen Smithson | Cultural Heritage Centre, House Museum/Homestead, Museum/Gallery, Park/Landscape, Places of Faith

Manitoba is a province rich in history and culture. I’ve always thought my province was a melting pot of people. The northern part of Manitoba is home too Beluga Whales, Polar Bears, and Forts that were pivotal in the fur trade era. Southern Manitoba is full of rich culture. You will want to visit The Forks, The Exchange district, and the West end of Winnipeg. Don’t forget to grab a meal in the west end. Delicious authentic cuisine can be found on every corner. You gotta eat here! Throughout Manitoba, you can find Museums, Churches, and Parks. Visit the heart of Canada and enjoy all there is to see in Friendly Manitoba.

Places

Prince of Wales Fort National Historic Site

Canada

Prince of Whales Fort is a Historic Bastion fort on Hudson Bay across the Churchill River.

York Factory National Historic Site

Manitoba

I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to visit this historic site on a work trip years ago. York Factory is a huge fur trade hub for more than 250 years. It was the gateway to vast interior for British trade goods.

The Forks National Historic Site

Winnipeg, Manitoba

At the place where generations of people have met for 6,000 years or more.

Pimachiowin Aki World Heritage Site

Manitoba & Ontario

Located at the heart of Canada’s boreal forest, Pimachiowin Aki is one of the world’s most diverse landscapes, and a place that provides exceptional testimony to an ancient culture that thrives today.

Manitoba Agricultural Museum

Austin, Manitoba

Walk in the footsteps of the Pioneers and experience Manitoba rural heritage!

Riel House National Historic Site

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Explore the life of Louis Riel and his struggle to protect the Métis.

Winnipeg’s first commercial and cultural district. It is located in the downtown area of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The exchange district comprises of 20 city blocks and 150 heritage buildings.

Fort Gibraltar

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Fort Gibraltar was a North West Company fur trade fort originally built in 1810.

Private: Winnipeg River Heritage Museum

St-Georges, Manitoba

We,the People of the River.Nous, les gens de la Riviere. Giinawind bemaadiziyang Ziibiing.

Transcona Museum

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Former Bank of Toronto & Transcona Municipal Offices. City of Winnipeg Heritage Site.

Old St. Andrews Church

Saint Andrews, Manitoba

We are the oldest church in Western Canada with services every week. Built in 1849.

Winnipeg’s West End

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Winnipeg has the best food, culture and cuisine and that can all be found here in the west end. The Exchange district Biz offers the best food and art tours. The food is authentic and amazing and the art wins hearts. A must when visiting Winnipeg!