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The Forks is a very special place in Winnipeg, Canada. It's where two important rivers, the Red River of the North and the Assiniboine River, meet. For hundreds of years, people have gathered here, making it a historic and fun spot for everyone.

A Look Back in Time

The Forks has been an important meeting place for a very long time, over 700 years! Long ago, before it was exactly where it is today, the Assiniboine River joined the Red River of the North closer to the La Salle River. This area has always been a hub for trade, travel, and community gatherings for many different groups of people.

Fun Things to Do

The Forks is a lively place with lots of activities and events, especially for families and young people.

Celebrating Canada Day

Every year, people gather at The Forks to celebrate Canada Day on July 1st. It's a big party with fireworks, music, and lots of fun activities to celebrate Canada's birthday.

Explore and Play

The Forks has many cool places to visit. You can explore the historic buildings, grab a bite to eat at the market, or even visit the Manitoba Children's Museum for some hands-on fun. In the winter, you can go ice skating on the frozen rivers or under the canopy!

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  • The Forks, Winnipeg - panoramio
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  • Crowds in Winnipg gather for announcement of relocation of Thrashers NHL franchise to Manitoba

    Crowd under the canopy in the Forks Market Plaza

  • The food hall at the Forks in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba

    The food hall at the Forks in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba. Photo is taken from the second level, looking down on crowded tables of people eating and drinking.

  • Johnston Terminal at the Forks, Winnipeg

    The main entrance to Johnston Terminal at the Forks, in Winnipeg, Manitoba

  • Entrance to Manitoba Children's Museum at the Forks in Winnipeg, Manitoba

    Entrance to Manitoba Children's Museum

  • Scotiabank Stage and Canadian Museum for Human Rights

    Scotiabank Stage and Canadian Museum for Human Rights

  • Inn at the Forks in Winnipeg, Manitoba

    Inn at the Forks

  • Ice skating under the canopy at The Forks, in Winnipeg Manitoba

    Ice skating under the canopy

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    Ice skating on the river

  • Forks Riverwalk

    The Assiniboine Riverwalk, with the Saint Boniface Cathedral in the background

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    The Forks Historic Port

  • Pan Am Games 1999 torch at The Forks in Winnipeg Manitoba

    Pan Am Games Monument

  • Rail Cars at The Forks in Winnipeg Manitoba

    Rail cars at the Forks

  • Plaza Skatepark in The Forks, Winnipeg, fall of 2012

    The Plaza Skatepark at the Forks

  • The "Wall Through Time" sculpture at the Forks Winnipeg

    The "Wall Through Time" sculpture

  • Esplanderiel

    Esplanade Riel pedestrian bridge

  • Inn At The Forks

    Armatures of the Oodena Celebration Circle

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