June 2017
Annual General Meeting
Join us for our Annual General Meeting where we will display our newly renovated gift shop, make an exciting announcement, and discuss what we have done this year and what's coming up. There will be food and drink! Afterwards, take a tour of Lower Fort Garry with our Board, and see the new renovations!
Find out more »July 2017
August 2017
Glitter by the River
Fundraiser in Support of the Andrew Henderson Memorial Scholarship We are having our big fundraising event in August – and would like to invite ALL of you!! Please consider coming out and supporting this great scholarship. An evening of glitz and glamour in support of the Andrew Henderson Memorial Scholarship. In 2016, Andrew Henderson—a former LFG staff member and strong supporter of the Friends of Lower Fort Garry—passed away after a three-year struggle with cancer. It is safe to say…
Find out more »Trails Day: The Great Trail (Lower Fort Garry)
Come celebrate on the Trail! 2017 is a big year for Canadians and now we, along with our partners at Trans Canada Trail, have another reason to celebrate. The Great Trail will finally connect us from coast to coast... making it a great place to get together! Red River North Locations: Lower Fort Garry- 12 PM - 4 PM AND Grand Marais Community Central- 10 AM - 1 PM
Find out more »October 2017
Fright at the Fort
Fright at the Fort: Haunted Circus October 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28, 2017 from 7-11 pm Fright at the Fort has returned to Lower Fort Garry! The Governor invites you to a circus gone awry! The performers have fled, the ringmaster is missing and the animals are on the loose! Wander at your own risk through the macabre menagerie. Explore the abandoned performers’ camp, creep through the frightening fun house, and watch your back for eerie entertainers hiding in…
Find out more »Fright at the Fort
Fright at the Fort: Haunted Circus October 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28, 2017 from 7-11 pm Fright at the Fort has returned to Lower Fort Garry! The Governor invites you to a circus gone awry! The performers have fled, the ringmaster is missing and the animals are on the loose! Wander at your own risk through the macabre menagerie. Explore the abandoned performers’ camp, creep through the frightening fun house, and watch your back for eerie entertainers hiding in…
Find out more »Fright at the Fort
Fright at the Fort: Haunted Circus October 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28, 2017 from 7-11 pm Fright at the Fort has returned to Lower Fort Garry! The Governor invites you to a circus gone awry! The performers have fled, the ringmaster is missing and the animals are on the loose! Wander at your own risk through the macabre menagerie. Explore the abandoned performers’ camp, creep through the frightening fun house, and watch your back for eerie entertainers hiding in…
Find out more »Fright at the Fort
Fright at the Fort: Haunted Circus October 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28, 2017 from 7-11 pm Fright at the Fort has returned to Lower Fort Garry! The Governor invites you to a circus gone awry! The performers have fled, the ringmaster is missing and the animals are on the loose! Wander at your own risk through the macabre menagerie. Explore the abandoned performers’ camp, creep through the frightening fun house, and watch your back for eerie entertainers hiding in…
Find out more »Lower Fort Scary
Lower Fort Scary October 22, 28 and 29, 2017 11 am - 4 pm Halloween thrills await pint sized trick-or-treaters at the Stone Fort as it transforms into Lower Fort Scary. Hop aboard the Scary Express as you head towards adventure. Find ghosts hiding in the fur loft, be amazed by the magician’s tricks, explore the witch’s pantry, have your face painted or dig in and do a Halloween craft. Warm up with hot chocolate and cookies as you get…
Find out more »Fright at the Fort
Fright at the Fort: Haunted Circus October 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28, 2017 from 7-11 pm Fright at the Fort has returned to Lower Fort Garry! The Governor invites you to a circus gone awry! The performers have fled, the ringmaster is missing and the animals are on the loose! Wander at your own risk through the macabre menagerie. Explore the abandoned performers’ camp, creep through the frightening fun house, and watch your back for eerie entertainers hiding in…
Find out more »Lower Fort Scary
Lower Fort Scary October 22, 28 and 29, 2017 11 am - 4 pm Halloween thrills await pint sized trick-or-treaters at the Stone Fort as it transforms into Lower Fort Scary. Hop aboard the Scary Express as you head towards adventure. Find ghosts hiding in the fur loft, be amazed by the magician’s tricks, explore the witch’s pantry, have your face painted or dig in and do a Halloween craft. Warm up with hot chocolate and cookies as you get…
Find out more »Fright at the Fort
Fright at the Fort: Haunted Circus October 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28, 2017 from 7-11 pm Fright at the Fort has returned to Lower Fort Garry! The Governor invites you to a circus gone awry! The performers have fled, the ringmaster is missing and the animals are on the loose! Wander at your own risk through the macabre menagerie. Explore the abandoned performers’ camp, creep through the frightening fun house, and watch your back for eerie entertainers hiding in…
Find out more »Lower Fort Scary
Lower Fort Scary October 22, 28 and 29, 2017 11 am - 4 pm Halloween thrills await pint sized trick-or-treaters at the Stone Fort as it transforms into Lower Fort Scary. Hop aboard the Scary Express as you head towards adventure. Find ghosts hiding in the fur loft, be amazed by the magician’s tricks, explore the witch’s pantry, have your face painted or dig in and do a Halloween craft. Warm up with hot chocolate and cookies as you get…
Find out more »December 2017
Red River Christmas
Experience the warmth and splendour of a traditional Christmas December 9 and 10, 2017 11 am – 4 pm Celebrate Christmas Red River style. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of a traditional Victorian Christmas and New Year’s at Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site! Dash through the Fort historic grounds in a horse-drawn wagon. Warm up around the fire, listen to Christmas stories with Charles Dickens, get your photo taken with Father Christmas, and join in a carol!…
Find out more »Red River Christmas
Experience the warmth and splendour of a traditional Christmas December 9 and 10, 2017 11 am – 4 pm Celebrate Christmas Red River style. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of a traditional Victorian Christmas and New Year’s at Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site! Dash through the Fort historic grounds in a horse-drawn wagon. Warm up around the fire, listen to Christmas stories with Charles Dickens, get your photo taken with Father Christmas, and join in a carol! Get…
Find out more »May 2018
Season Opener – Friends of Lower Fort Garry
The Stone Fort Trading Company is open and ready for your perusal for unique gifts, local treasures, and historic finds! Pop by from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday from 05/15/2018 - 09/04/2018! We hope to see you there this summer.
Find out more »July 2018
Yoga on the Red
Join us for an unparalleled evening of calm and peace at Lower Fort Garry National Historic site. Foster a sense of serenity at one of Western Canada's finest collection of original stone buildings. The beautiful view of the Red River is a natural setting for finding your inner zen and bolstering your health and wellness. Certified yoga instructor Erin Denise will guide you through a one hour Sama Yoga class. Bring your own mat and dress for the event (rain…
Find out more »Glitter By The River
An evening of glitz and glamour in support of the Andrew Henderson Memorial Scholarship. In 2016, Andrew Henderson—a former LFG staff member and strong supporter of the Friends of Lower Fort Garry—passed away after a three-year struggle with cancer. It is safe to say Andrew had an incredible impact on those who knew him. Beyond his infectious sense of humour, his devotion to learning and teaching, and his passion for performing arts, Andrew was committed to helping everyone love themselves…
Find out more »September 2018
Pioneer Brewing
Craft beer. Before it was trendy. The original craft beer. Water and Grains. Fire. Aromatics and Yeast. Friends of Lower Fort Garry has partnered with The Brew School to offer this hands-on, all-grain, Pioneer Beer brew session at the historic Lower Fort Garry. Dating back to the 1830s, you'll have exclusive access to this national historic site where, ringed by impressive limestone walls, the original buildings will become our backdrop for a one-of-a-kind craft-beer experience. We'll take you through the…
Find out more »July 2019
Canada Day: Métis Friendship Celebration
Celebrate Canada's birthday at Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site! Join us for a fun-filled day of square dancing, fiddle playing, relay races and much more! Activities from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm. *No tours are available on Canada Day, July 1
Find out more »Children’s Day
Hi ho, it's off to the fort we go! Wednesdays in July and August Calling all kids! The Hudson’s Bay Company is hiring junior labourers to help keep the Stone Fort running smoothly. Sign up for a day of ‘humble service’ to win a special prize once all the chores are complete. Head out to the garden with the interpretive team of workers dressed in authentic bonnets and britches and pick heirloom vegetables for supper. Shoulder a wooden ‘rifle’ and…
Find out more »Stories at Sunset
Gather your family around the campfire at Lower Fort Garry! Taste bannock cooked over an open fire, play a drum, join in bracelet making, and engage in traditional stories—there’s something for everyone!
Find out more »National Historic Places Day
Join us on a Parka scavenger hunt to discover this national historic site.
Find out more »Adventurers Day Camp
Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? This is your chance to become an explorer, fur trader, and police officer! You’ll look the part wearing your very own dress, apron, and bonnet, or vest, cap, and Voyageur sash. The fun adventures are waiting for you this summer at Lower Fort Garry! The camp runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with early drop-off and late pick-up available). Please fill out our online Registration Form and pay…
Find out more »Adventurers Day Camp
Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? This is your chance to become an explorer, fur trader, and police officer! You’ll look the part wearing your very own dress, apron, and bonnet, or vest, cap, and Voyageur sash. The fun adventures are waiting for you this summer at Lower Fort Garry! The camp runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with early drop-off and late pick-up available). Please fill out our online Registration Form and pay…
Find out more »Adventurers Day Camp
Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? This is your chance to become an explorer, fur trader, and police officer! You’ll look the part wearing your very own dress, apron, and bonnet, or vest, cap, and Voyageur sash. The fun adventures are waiting for you this summer at Lower Fort Garry! The camp runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with early drop-off and late pick-up available). Please fill out our online Registration Form and pay…
Find out more »Children’s Day
Hi ho, it's off to the fort we go! Wednesdays in July and August Calling all kids! The Hudson’s Bay Company is hiring junior labourers to help keep the Stone Fort running smoothly. Sign up for a day of ‘humble service’ to win a special prize once all the chores are complete. Head out to the garden with the interpretive team of workers dressed in authentic bonnets and britches and pick heirloom vegetables for supper. Shoulder a wooden ‘rifle’ and…
Find out more »Adventurers Day Camp
Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? This is your chance to become an explorer, fur trader, and police officer! You’ll look the part wearing your very own dress, apron, and bonnet, or vest, cap, and Voyageur sash. The fun adventures are waiting for you this summer at Lower Fort Garry! The camp runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with early drop-off and late pick-up available). Please fill out our online Registration Form and pay…
Find out more »Adventurers Day Camp
Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? This is your chance to become an explorer, fur trader, and police officer! You’ll look the part wearing your very own dress, apron, and bonnet, or vest, cap, and Voyageur sash. The fun adventures are waiting for you this summer at Lower Fort Garry! The camp runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with early drop-off and late pick-up available). Please fill out our online Registration Form and pay…
Find out more »Ghost Tours
Do you think Lower Fort Garry is haunted? Discover for yourself on a guided Ghost Tour of the fort. On this nocturnal journey, you will learn about the site’s lesser known history as an asylum and a prison, and hear the spooky stories that linger within the old stone fort walls.
Find out more »Adventurers Day Camp
Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? This is your chance to become an explorer, fur trader, and police officer! You’ll look the part wearing your very own dress, apron, and bonnet, or vest, cap, and Voyageur sash. The fun adventures are waiting for you this summer at Lower Fort Garry! The camp runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with early drop-off and late pick-up available). Please fill out our online Registration Form and pay…
Find out more »Adventurers Day Camp
Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? This is your chance to become an explorer, fur trader, and police officer! You’ll look the part wearing your very own dress, apron, and bonnet, or vest, cap, and Voyageur sash. The fun adventures are waiting for you this summer at Lower Fort Garry! The camp runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with early drop-off and late pick-up available). Please fill out our online Registration Form and pay…
Find out more »Adventurers Day Camp
Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? This is your chance to become an explorer, fur trader, and police officer! You’ll look the part wearing your very own dress, apron, and bonnet, or vest, cap, and Voyageur sash. The fun adventures are waiting for you this summer at Lower Fort Garry! The camp runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with early drop-off and late pick-up available). Please fill out our online Registration Form and pay…
Find out more »Children’s Day
Hi ho, it's off to the fort we go! Wednesdays in July and August Calling all kids! The Hudson’s Bay Company is hiring junior labourers to help keep the Stone Fort running smoothly. Sign up for a day of ‘humble service’ to win a special prize once all the chores are complete. Head out to the garden with the interpretive team of workers dressed in authentic bonnets and britches and pick heirloom vegetables for supper. Shoulder a wooden ‘rifle’ and…
Find out more »Adventurers Day Camp
Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? This is your chance to become an explorer, fur trader, and police officer! You’ll look the part wearing your very own dress, apron, and bonnet, or vest, cap, and Voyageur sash. The fun adventures are waiting for you this summer at Lower Fort Garry! The camp runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with early drop-off and late pick-up available). Please fill out our online Registration Form and pay…
Find out more »Adventurers Day Camp
Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? This is your chance to become an explorer, fur trader, and police officer! You’ll look the part wearing your very own dress, apron, and bonnet, or vest, cap, and Voyageur sash. The fun adventures are waiting for you this summer at Lower Fort Garry! The camp runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with early drop-off and late pick-up available). Please fill out our online Registration Form and pay…
Find out more »Open Flame Brewing
Make your own authentic beer at Lower Fort Garry. Our brewmasters will guide you step-by-step using a traditional recipe—and at the end of the night, you’ll take home a growler of your very own!
Find out more »Adventurers Day Camp
Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? This is your chance to become an explorer, fur trader, and police officer! You’ll look the part wearing your very own dress, apron, and bonnet, or vest, cap, and Voyageur sash. The fun adventures are waiting for you this summer at Lower Fort Garry! The camp runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with early drop-off and late pick-up available). Please fill out our online Registration Form and pay…
Find out more »Adventurers Day Camp
Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? This is your chance to become an explorer, fur trader, and police officer! You’ll look the part wearing your very own dress, apron, and bonnet, or vest, cap, and Voyageur sash. The fun adventures are waiting for you this summer at Lower Fort Garry! The camp runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with early drop-off and late pick-up available). Please fill out our online Registration Form and pay…
Find out more »Adventurers Day Camp
Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? This is your chance to become an explorer, fur trader, and police officer! You’ll look the part wearing your very own dress, apron, and bonnet, or vest, cap, and Voyageur sash. The fun adventures are waiting for you this summer at Lower Fort Garry! The camp runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with early drop-off and late pick-up available). Please fill out our online Registration Form and pay…
Find out more »Children’s Day
Hi ho, it's off to the fort we go! Wednesdays in July and August Calling all kids! The Hudson’s Bay Company is hiring junior labourers to help keep the Stone Fort running smoothly. Sign up for a day of ‘humble service’ to win a special prize once all the chores are complete. Head out to the garden with the interpretive team of workers dressed in authentic bonnets and britches and pick heirloom vegetables for supper. Shoulder a wooden ‘rifle’ and…
Find out more »Adventurers Day Camp
Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? This is your chance to become an explorer, fur trader, and police officer! You’ll look the part wearing your very own dress, apron, and bonnet, or vest, cap, and Voyageur sash. The fun adventures are waiting for you this summer at Lower Fort Garry! The camp runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with early drop-off and late pick-up available). Please fill out our online Registration Form and pay…
Find out more »Adventurers Day Camp
Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? This is your chance to become an explorer, fur trader, and police officer! You’ll look the part wearing your very own dress, apron, and bonnet, or vest, cap, and Voyageur sash. The fun adventures are waiting for you this summer at Lower Fort Garry! The camp runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with early drop-off and late pick-up available). Please fill out our online Registration Form and pay…
Find out more »Ghost Tours
Do you think Lower Fort Garry is haunted? Discover for yourself on a guided Ghost Tour of the fort. On this nocturnal journey, you will learn about the site’s lesser known history as an asylum and a prison, and hear the spooky stories that linger within the old stone fort walls.
Find out more »Adventurers Day Camp
Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? This is your chance to become an explorer, fur trader, and police officer! You’ll look the part wearing your very own dress, apron, and bonnet, or vest, cap, and Voyageur sash. The fun adventures are waiting for you this summer at Lower Fort Garry! The camp runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with early drop-off and late pick-up available). Please fill out our online Registration Form and pay…
Find out more »Adventurers Day Camp
Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? This is your chance to become an explorer, fur trader, and police officer! You’ll look the part wearing your very own dress, apron, and bonnet, or vest, cap, and Voyageur sash. The fun adventures are waiting for you this summer at Lower Fort Garry! The camp runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with early drop-off and late pick-up available). Please fill out our online Registration Form and pay…
Find out more »Adventurers Day Camp
Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? This is your chance to become an explorer, fur trader, and police officer! You’ll look the part wearing your very own dress, apron, and bonnet, or vest, cap, and Voyageur sash. The fun adventures are waiting for you this summer at Lower Fort Garry! The camp runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with early drop-off and late pick-up available). Please fill out our online Registration Form and pay…
Find out more »Children’s Day
Hi ho, it's off to the fort we go! Wednesdays in July and August Calling all kids! The Hudson’s Bay Company is hiring junior labourers to help keep the Stone Fort running smoothly. Sign up for a day of ‘humble service’ to win a special prize once all the chores are complete. Head out to the garden with the interpretive team of workers dressed in authentic bonnets and britches and pick heirloom vegetables for supper. Shoulder a wooden ‘rifle’ and…
Find out more »August 2019
Adventurers Day Camp
Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? This is your chance to become an explorer, fur trader, and police officer! You’ll look the part wearing your very own dress, apron, and bonnet, or vest, cap, and Voyageur sash. The fun adventures are waiting for you this summer at Lower Fort Garry! The camp runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with early drop-off and late pick-up available). Please fill out our online Registration Form and pay…
Find out more »Adventurers Day Camp
Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? This is your chance to become an explorer, fur trader, and police officer! You’ll look the part wearing your very own dress, apron, and bonnet, or vest, cap, and Voyageur sash. The fun adventures are waiting for you this summer at Lower Fort Garry! The camp runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with early drop-off and late pick-up available). Please fill out our online Registration Form and pay…
Find out more »Stories at Sunset
Gather your family around the campfire at Lower Fort Garry! Taste bannock cooked over an open fire, play a drum, join in bracelet making, and engage in traditional stories—there’s something for everyone!
Find out more »Treaty No.1 Commemoration
Explore the history surrounding the making of Treaty No. 1. In 1871, representatives of the Crown, Anishinaabe, and Muskegon Cree peoples made a commitment to each other with the first of the numbered treaties in western Canada.
Find out more »Children’s Day
Hi ho, it's off to the fort we go! Wednesdays in July and August Calling all kids! The Hudson’s Bay Company is hiring junior labourers to help keep the Stone Fort running smoothly. Sign up for a day of ‘humble service’ to win a special prize once all the chores are complete. Head out to the garden with the interpretive team of workers dressed in authentic bonnets and britches and pick heirloom vegetables for supper. Shoulder a wooden ‘rifle’ and…
Find out more »Open Flame Brewing
Join us on Friday, August 9 and discover the art of open flame brewing. Step in to the past at Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site (no filter required) and create your own authentic brew. After, you'll be able to take home your own growler! Individual tickets are $55 each, 18+ only. Get your tickets today: openflamebrewing.eventbrite.ca
Find out more »Adventurers Day Camp
Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? This is your chance to become an explorer, fur trader, and police officer! You’ll look the part wearing your very own dress, apron, and bonnet, or vest, cap, and Voyageur sash. The fun adventures are waiting for you this summer at Lower Fort Garry! The camp runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with early drop-off and late pick-up available). Please fill out our online Registration Form and pay…
Find out more »Adventurers Day Camp
Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? This is your chance to become an explorer, fur trader, and police officer! You’ll look the part wearing your very own dress, apron, and bonnet, or vest, cap, and Voyageur sash. The fun adventures are waiting for you this summer at Lower Fort Garry! The camp runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with early drop-off and late pick-up available). Please fill out our online Registration Form and pay…
Find out more »Adventurers Day Camp
Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? This is your chance to become an explorer, fur trader, and police officer! You’ll look the part wearing your very own dress, apron, and bonnet, or vest, cap, and Voyageur sash. The fun adventures are waiting for you this summer at Lower Fort Garry! The camp runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with early drop-off and late pick-up available). Please fill out our online Registration Form and pay…
Find out more »Children’s Day
Hi ho, it's off to the fort we go! Wednesdays in July and August Calling all kids! The Hudson’s Bay Company is hiring junior labourers to help keep the Stone Fort running smoothly. Sign up for a day of ‘humble service’ to win a special prize once all the chores are complete. Head out to the garden with the interpretive team of workers dressed in authentic bonnets and britches and pick heirloom vegetables for supper. Shoulder a wooden ‘rifle’ and…
Find out more »Adventurers Day Camp
Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? This is your chance to become an explorer, fur trader, and police officer! You’ll look the part wearing your very own dress, apron, and bonnet, or vest, cap, and Voyageur sash. The fun adventures are waiting for you this summer at Lower Fort Garry! The camp runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with early drop-off and late pick-up available). Please fill out our online Registration Form and pay…
Find out more »Adventurers Day Camp
Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? This is your chance to become an explorer, fur trader, and police officer! You’ll look the part wearing your very own dress, apron, and bonnet, or vest, cap, and Voyageur sash. The fun adventures are waiting for you this summer at Lower Fort Garry! The camp runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with early drop-off and late pick-up available). Please fill out our online Registration Form and pay…
Find out more »Harvest Fest
Join us on August 17, 2019 from 12 to 8 p.m. for Harvest Fest at Lower Fort Garry National Historic site. Find over 75 local vendors from around the province showcasing handmade goods and original works. Grab a snack or drink from the food trucks. After, visit the historic grounds for demonstrations. Best part? Free Entry! Harvest Fest is held in support of Friends of Lower Fort Garry, a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to supporting Lower Fort Garry National Historic…
Find out more »Glitter by the River
Glitter by the River 2019 An evening of glitz and glamour in support of the Andrew Henderson Memorial Scholarship. In 2016, Andrew Henderson—a former LFG staff member and strong supporter of the Friends of Lower Fort Garry—passed away after a three-year struggle with cancer. It is safe to say Andrew had an incredible impact on those who knew him. Beyond his infectious sense of humour, his devotion to learning and teaching, and his passion for performing arts, Andrew was committed…
Find out more »Adventurers Day Camp
Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? This is your chance to become an explorer, fur trader, and police officer! You’ll look the part wearing your very own dress, apron, and bonnet, or vest, cap, and Voyageur sash. The fun adventures are waiting for you this summer at Lower Fort Garry! The camp runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with early drop-off and late pick-up available). Please fill out our online Registration Form and pay…
Find out more »Adventurers Day Camp
Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? This is your chance to become an explorer, fur trader, and police officer! You’ll look the part wearing your very own dress, apron, and bonnet, or vest, cap, and Voyageur sash. The fun adventures are waiting for you this summer at Lower Fort Garry! The camp runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with early drop-off and late pick-up available). Please fill out our online Registration Form and pay…
Find out more »Adventurers Day Camp
Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? This is your chance to become an explorer, fur trader, and police officer! You’ll look the part wearing your very own dress, apron, and bonnet, or vest, cap, and Voyageur sash. The fun adventures are waiting for you this summer at Lower Fort Garry! The camp runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with early drop-off and late pick-up available). Please fill out our online Registration Form and pay…
Find out more »Children’s Day
Hi ho, it's off to the fort we go! Wednesdays in July and August Calling all kids! The Hudson’s Bay Company is hiring junior labourers to help keep the Stone Fort running smoothly. Sign up for a day of ‘humble service’ to win a special prize once all the chores are complete. Head out to the garden with the interpretive team of workers dressed in authentic bonnets and britches and pick heirloom vegetables for supper. Shoulder a wooden ‘rifle’ and…
Find out more »Adventurers Day Camp
Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? This is your chance to become an explorer, fur trader, and police officer! You’ll look the part wearing your very own dress, apron, and bonnet, or vest, cap, and Voyageur sash. The fun adventures are waiting for you this summer at Lower Fort Garry! The camp runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with early drop-off and late pick-up available). Please fill out our online Registration Form and pay…
Find out more »Adventurers Day Camp
Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? This is your chance to become an explorer, fur trader, and police officer! You’ll look the part wearing your very own dress, apron, and bonnet, or vest, cap, and Voyageur sash. The fun adventures are waiting for you this summer at Lower Fort Garry! The camp runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with early drop-off and late pick-up available). Please fill out our online Registration Form and pay…
Find out more »Ghost Tours
Do you think Lower Fort Garry is haunted? Discover for yourself on a guided Ghost Tour of the fort. On this nocturnal journey, you will learn about the site’s lesser known history as an asylum and a prison, and hear the spooky stories that linger within the old stone fort walls.
Find out more »Children’s Day
Hi ho, it's off to the fort we go! Wednesdays in July and August Calling all kids! The Hudson’s Bay Company is hiring junior labourers to help keep the Stone Fort running smoothly. Sign up for a day of ‘humble service’ to win a special prize once all the chores are complete. Head out to the garden with the interpretive team of workers dressed in authentic bonnets and britches and pick heirloom vegetables for supper. Shoulder a wooden ‘rifle’ and…
Find out more »August 2020
Harvest Fest
Join FOLFG on August 22 & 23 for our second annual Harvest Fest, with a special celebrations for MB 150 on the historic grounds of Lower Fort Garry National Historic site. Interested in being a vendor? Email us at HarvestFest@folfg.com Please no third party sales (ie Norwex, Monat, Tupperware etc)
Find out more »Harvest Fest
Join FOLFG on August 22 & 23 for our second annual Harvest Fest, with a special celebrations for MB 150 on the historic grounds of Lower Fort Garry National Historic site. Interested in being a vendor? Email us at HarvestFest@folfg.com Please no third party sales (ie Norwex, Monat, Tupperware etc)
Find out more »September 2020
Beaded Earring Workshop
Join us at Lower Fort Garry to learn how to make your own gorgeous beaded earrings with local artist, Bronwyn Butterfield. She will guide you step by step on how to beadwork and at the end, you will get to take your work home with you. Note: Masks will be required for this event. Bronwyn Butterfield (she/her) is a self-taught Métis-identifying artist, working predominantly with glass seed beads. Bronwyn began painting and drawing at a very young age and while…
Find out more »October 2020
Open Fire Brewing
Calling all beer connoisseurs! Learn how to make your own authentic beer at the Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site. Their brewmasters will guide you step-by-step using a traditional recipe - and best of all, you will get a bottle to take home. Reserve your spot: Booking ahead is required for this event. October 3rd, 2020. $60 per person. Note: This is an 18+ event. You must bring valid government issued photo ID. Register for tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/open-fire-brewing-workshop-tickets-118340147567
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