When over 6,000 years ago the first bison hunters arrived in the plentiful lands of present-day Canadian Winnipeg, the scenic area named The Forks became a longed-for trophy for many aboriginal tribes. Later, in the Middle Ages, it was an international center for the fur trade. In the 18th century, the first Europeans sailing to The Forks built Fort Rouge, the first defensive fortification and other strongholds, and the so-called trading posts. Who knows how lively medieval Winnipeg would have flourished if not for the deadly smallpox epidemic, the reminders of which are the tombstones in the Old Aboriginal Graveyard of The Forks. Despite the sad events of the bygone days, the ancient city managed to survive and preserve its heritage for future generations. It is now a historically significant site and one of the favorite destinations of guests of Winnipeg.

Currently, The Forks is still the most visited location with charming recreation parks and restored old buildings with shops and restaurants. It attracts more than 4 million tourists annually.

Like many centuries ago, the central place is occupied by the large Winnipeg market, a spacious six-floor building crowned with an observation deck. Here you can buy whatever you want, from fruits and vegetables, wine and cigars to small crafts and genuine artworks. Trendy boutiques and luxurious restaurants are located in the Johnston Terminal Mall. The helpful staff at the Forks Location tourist center will be happy to help you find an exciting tour of The Forks. The non-profit Manitoba Children’s Museum with its twelve galleries, a theater, and an acting school, the Railway Museum and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights are just a few of the attractions in the legendary Winnipeg district. Besides, there are many outdoor exhibition spaces, magnificent statues, and fabulous landscaped gardens.