Broadway - Assiniboine in Winnipeg, Manitoba — Canada’s Prairie Region (North America)

Bonnycastle Park

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 15, 2022

1. Bonnycastle Park Marker

Inscription.
Bonnycastle Park is named for Richard H.G. Bonnycastle, who served as the first Chairman of the Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg from 1960-1966. Developed on the former site of the Metro Transit Garage, the park was officially opened in 1971. Between 1991 and 1992, Bonnycastle Park was extended and redeveloped to complement the Assiniboine Riverwalk in keeping with the City of Winnipeg’s commitment to the enhancement of its rivers.

This plaque was unveiled by
Mayor William Norrie Q.C. on October 22, 1992.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1971.

Location. 49° 53.154′ N, 97° 8.179′ W. Marker is in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It is in Broadway - Assiniboine. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Assiniboine Avenue and Garry Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located on the north side of Bonnycastle Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 260 Assiniboine Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3C 4H4, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pierre Gaultier de La Vérendrye (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Fort Garry — Fort Edmonton Trail (about 240 meters away); Ambroise-Didyme Lépine (about 240 meters away); Upper Fort Garry Gateway / Porte d'entrée d'Upper Fort Garry

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(about 240 meters away); The Fort Garry (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Fort Garry Hotel / L'hôtel Fort Garry (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Dr. Amelia Yeomans / Le Docteur Amelia Yeomans (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Canadian Northern Railway Freight Lift Bridge, East Yard (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winnipeg.

Also see . . .
1. Richard H. G. Bonnycastle Park and Plaque. (Submitted on April 17, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Bonnycastle Park.

Rich in history, the site was home to the former Upper Fort Garry HBC trading post. In recent years it has been utilized for various industrial functions including a large automobile repair shop, which had contaminated the site. Together with KGS Group Consulting Engineers, SMM worked to reclaim and stabilize the riverbank to include a Riverwalk connection.

(Submitted on April 17, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 15, 2022

2. Bonnycastle Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.