
Plan your visit
Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site
The Lower Fort Garry grounds are open for visitors to enjoy. The Visitor Centre, washrooms and all historic buildings are closed.
Lower Fort Garry is a 30-minute drive from downtown Winnipeg, just south of Selkirk. The site is open year-round for visitors to explore the historic grounds. Spend a couple of hours at the Fort on a self-guided tour or by taking part in one of the many special programs and events.
Services and information
Accessibility
Accessible trails, facilities and experiences.
Hours of operation
Visitor Reception Centre and tours and programs hours of operation.
Meeting and event rentals
Weddings, meetings, birthday parties and reunions.
Facilities and services
Plan your day with information about our accessible facilities, picnic area and gift shop.
Fees
Daily visitor fees, equipment rental, facility rental, heritage presentation special programs and more. Free admission for youth.
COVID-19 and your visit
Learn how COVID-19 may affect your visit to Lower Fort Garry.
How to get here
Directions and distances to Lower Fort Garry by car.
Directions
By car
Just a half-hour drive 32 km (20 miles) north from downtown Winnipeg and a few minutes south of Selkirk on Highway #9 (Main Street).
Facilities and services

Meeting and event rentals
Meetings, reunions, weddings – the Fort offers a unique historic setting with all the modern amenities year round.
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