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  • Winnipeg, Canada

Historic Red River: Lower Fort Garry & Beyond Private Tour

  • 8 hours (approx.)

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

This day-trip begins with a drive down the historic River Road Parkway, pausing at St. Andrews Rectory for tea, dainties, and a tour of 19th-century life. Upon arrival at Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site—the most complete stone fur-trading post in North America—you will step back in time. The tour explores the massive stone fort through a stroll among original limestone buildings, where costumed interpreters bring the vibrant stories and daily rhythms of the 1800s fur trade to life. The journey continues into Lockport for a relaxing lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, the day shifts to a unique engineering marvel at the St. Andrews Lock and Dam, the only one of its kind in North America. Here, American White Pelicans congregate, allowing you to stand mere feet from these massive birds. Cap off the adventure with a stop at the colossal Red River Floodway to learn about the region's historic floods, before enjoying a short, relaxing drive back to the city.

What to Expect

Private tour
4 stops
8 hrs duration

Stop at: Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site

120 min Admission included

Experience the fur-trade with a tour one of the most complete stone fur-trading post in North America.

Stop at: St Andrew's Rectory National Historic Site of Canada

60 min Admission included

Stop for tea, dainties, and a tour of 19th-century life in this National Historic Site.

Stop at: St Andrew's Lock and Dam

15 min

See the unique engineering marvel of St. Andrews Lock and Dam, the only operational Caméré curtain-style dam in North America.

Stop at: Red River Floodway

15 min

Take in the colossal scale of the Red River Floodway, a massive earth-moving project built to protect the region from historic floods.

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • Safety & navigation gear
  • Your choice of an entree and non-alcoholic drink.
  • Fresh local baking, wild-foraged tea, and sparkling water.
  • Hot coffee or tea to fuel up for the morning.
  • Hiking gear
  • Professional guide
  • All entry and access fees are fully covered.
  • From Winnipeg with commentary and scenic stops.
  • Sun & bug protection
NOT INCLUDED
  • Never expected, but always appreciated.

Meeting And Pickup

Start time:

9:00 AM

Additional Info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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