The Forks in Winnipeg, Manitoba — Canada’s Prairie Region (North America)

Forks of the Red and Assiniboine

Fourche de la Rouge et de L'Assiniboine

Photographed By Kevin Craft, July 9, 2017

1. Forks of the Red and Assiniboine Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Strategically located at the junction of two major rivers which form part of a vast continental network, this spot has witnessed many of the key events of Western Canadian history. This was a traditional native stopping place and for this reason La Verendrye erected Fort Rouge near here in 1738. It is been a center for trade and exploration, a focus for the first permanent European settlement in the Canadian West, cradle of the province of Manitoba, nucleus of the city of Winnipeg, a hub of rail and road transport, and the gateway for the settlement of the prairies.

Par sa situation stratégique à la jonction de deux rivières importantes dans le réseau fluvial qui relie l'intérieur du pays à océans, ce lieu fut témoin de presque tous les événements clefs de l'histoire de l'Ouest canadien. Les Amérindiens s'y réunnissaieni déjà et, pour cette raison, La Vérendrye érigea le fort Rouge près d'ici en 1738. Il a été un centre de commerce et d'exploration, le foyer du premier établissement européen permanent de l'Ouest, le berceau du Manitoba, le coeur de Winnipeg, le pivot du transport routier et ferroviaire et la porte d'entrée

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de la colonisation de Prairies.

Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list.

Location. 49° 53.345′ N, 97° 7.686′ W. Marker is in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It is in The Forks. Marker is located on a walking path between Israel Asper Way and The Forks National Historic Amphitheatre. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winnipeg MB R3C 4Y3, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Creation of Manitoba (here, next to this marker); The Path of Time (within shouting distance of this marker); Pierre Gaultier de Varennes et de La Vérendrye (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Five Saint Boniface Cathedrals (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Joseph Royal (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Les Soeurs Nolin / Nolin Sisters (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Le Couvent des Soeurs Grises / Grey Nuns' Convent (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Sister Marguerite d’Youville / Sœur Marguerite d’Youville (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winnipeg.

Wideview of Forks of the Red and Assiniboine Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin Craft, July 9, 2017

2. Wideview of Forks of the Red and Assiniboine Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.